If these walls could talk…many a visitor to Dingle has passed through the doors of this welcoming home in the heart of Dingle, in its former life as a family-run BandB. Now available to rent as a whole house, it thrums with the echoes of history, whispering its stories through vintage touches, elegantly updated for its new vocation. A rare find indeed, with most rooms en suite, and a spacious mature garden, right in the centre of Dingle town.
Kirrary, Avondale, Dingle, Co Kerry
Beach: Beenbawn, 3.1km/6 minute drive
Pubs and restaurants: 300m / 1 minute walk
Shop: 300m / 1 minute walk
Kerry Airport: 56.9km / 57 minute drive
Spaces
Hallway
Entering through the porch and double doors, the hallway features a door-height decorative floral stained glass panel, bringing in light and echoes of the garden from outside.
Living Room
Elegant blue grey couches offer a comfortable resting place in this cosy room, with wooden floors and original fireplace, the perfect spot to reflect on the day’s adventures. A vintage sideboard full of china from the house’s past life as a guest house sets the mind a-wandering to all the travellers’ tales that have been shared and friendships forged over cups of tea between these walls.
Dining Room
Light-filled and spacious, the dining room is a treasure trove of eclectic style. Its plantation-style wooden shutters, intricate parquet and lush indoor plants lend it an old-world caribbean air. The capacious dining table easily seats 10 for gatherings that will live on in treasured memories for years to come. French doors ensure the room is light-filled and bright, showing off the captivating mix of antique and vintage furnishings.
Kitchen
Meander through a rounded arch from the dining room, and a glorious surprise awaits in the chic design choices of this newly renovated kitchen, with a feature wall in a restful lilac shade complementing the deep green units with brass handles, and marble effect countertops; the overall effect is delightful.
The fully equipped kitchen includes convenient pull-out larder shelving, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, microwave, full size fridge-freezer with integrated bottle rack, electric hob and oven.
Bedrooms
As a former BandB, Kirrary is a rare gem with most bedrooms in the house en suite. Plantation shutters in all the rooms let in lots of light when open, while maintaining privacy.
Bedroom 1, downstairs, although not wheelchair accessible, is ideal for a guest who may have some mobility issues. It boasts stylish wall panelling, a great big superking-size bed, and a fully tiled en suite with double width shower unit fitted with a grab rail and electric shower.
Upstairs are five more bedrooms, two doubles, both en suite and one single bedroom.
Bathrooms
The main family bathroom upstairs is fully tiled in a very stylish slate tile, with an electric shower.
All four en suite shower rooms are fully tiled with electric showers.
Outdoor Spaces
A generous mature west-facing garden sits to the side of the house. Completely enclosed, it offers the perfect space for kids to play, for dinners in the evening sun, or retreating from the hustle and bustle of the town.
To the back of the house is an enclosed yard, with French doors from the dining room – so convenient for barbecues.
There is also an outdoor utility room with washing machine, dryer, an extra fridge freezer and toilet. Fitted with a shower inside and a hose outside, it’s the ideal spot for washing off sandy toes and surfboards and storing watersports equipment.
Parking is on street only, outside the front gate.
