Old Watch Tower
Old Watch Tower, R566, County Kerry, Ireland- Ruines
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Stunning Views of Bray Head
Offering breathtaking views of Bray Head, our hotel provides a picturesque backdrop for your stay in Portmagee.
Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience with our free WiFi and complimentary private parking facilities.
Convenient Location
Located just 3.3 km from the Skellig Experience Centre, and within reach of O'Connell Memorial Church and Kerry Airport, our hotel ensures easy access to the area's top attractions.
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Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Beautiful location super close to a wonderful wild beach, at the end of a little road, super secluded and private. We enjoyed the space and the surrounding countryside, we hiked, dined out and had a good time! Portmagee is super cute and very authentic.
A lot of the amenities were not working or working so-so, and the banging doors upstairs were getting on our nerves. The shower situation was horrible at first as we were unfamiliar with the system. The agency who manage the property tried to help. With a few improvements it could be heaven. Like buying a new set of pots and pans of which there were very few. A few lounge chairs in the garden would be great in the summer.
Zeer rustig, vlakbij mooie kust, genoeg ruimte, genoeg voorzieningen, inchecken was prima
Douche boven loopt niet goed door, bank is doorgezakt, douche onder is te klein en zeer onpraktisch, grote handdoeken waren net fleece dekens
Everything
Just a couple of items missing in the kitchen - we left a list on the table.
Happy with everything. Great for walking a dog 🐶
Location location location. Close to lovely safe beach for swimming
Nothing. Was grand. Could have been looked after better. Eg. Used two showers and had to clean and unblock both drains
Big rooms; good & easy communication with host
Nice location near an essentially private beach, easy access to Portmagee and the Cliffs of Kerry, washer/dryer was nice to have.
There is no real address so a bit of a scavenger hunt to find the property and then the units are not identified with any signage (e.g., A, B) so we used the wrong side of the duplex (the two key codes were very similar). Kitchen needs a proper knife.
Master bed was very uncomfortable, it should be suited upstairs also with the ensuit bathroom. Also to be near smaller children. The downstairs shower couldn't be used as the clip holding the shower hose was broken. All radiators where turned off, we didn't realise until we thought heating wasn't working. The smell of kerosene downstairs was horrible for awhile. All in all nice house but a good bed is essential! Great location to explore south Kerry.
Location
Was not well cleaned, fireplace full of rubbish,bath had only cold water,shower drain upstairs full of hair and black,shower head support broken downstairs and on a timer ( different hours needed)..... very disappointed
The location! So close to the channel, beach and the harbor town of Portmagee. We loved the house and the surroundings.
the beauty of the setting
mattresses need replacement
Great view
The house we arrived at (right on the picture) had a strong smell of oil as something was wrong with the boiler. The owner was very quick to respond and let us stay in the house on the left. She also checked in on us by text after the storm, which was very sweet. We had never seen individual water heaters for the showers. Quite interesting. It was quite comfortable in the house, easy to park the car and get settled in. We were able to cook with all the utensils and dishes provided. All in all, a good stay.
We are a tall family, so our feet stuck out from under the sheets and they weren't as wide as we wanted, but sleeping was still comfortable enough on our backs. The shower downstairs didn't warm up, but luckily the showers upstairs worked without a hitch. One room seems to have water damage? Dunno, I forgot to take a picture, but the other rooms are A-OK. The Wi-Fi is in the house on the right and doesn't quite penetrate the walls to have complete coverage of both houses. If you have a European data plan, that isn't a problem though.
The solitude. It was quiet, comfortable and with good access to the beach.
Not much. Having to take our rubbish with us after our trip was a bit of a pain, but the house was very comfortable so it more than made up for it.
This is a gorgeous semi detached house so close (2 mins) to a perfect swimming spot and also some nice walks. It’s very spacious has 3 bathrooms and is one of the cleanest houses I have ever stayed in. Simple decor but I picked some wild flowers and put my rug on the sofa to cheer it up. Buy some firewood and bring it with u for the cosy stove.
The cooker is ancient so not great for cooking and the tumble dryer didn’t dry my clothes. Given the rate of €200 per night this needs to be addressed.
Location was excellent, looking over Bray Head view point. It was even more fabulous in the night as we could see the sky filled with stars! It was truly an amazing experience.
Mattress was not comfortable
The proximity to the beach was nice. The area was beautiful and it was nice to not be in the city for a change.
It didn’t feel cozy.
I like the view outside the windows of the property one side u could see they Kerry cliffs and and on other hand the beach is right at the door step.
Fantastic location, amazing area and views. Cute little half house, easy parking. Would stay here again.
Really spacious and clean. Beds were comfortable, and lovely views. Good communication with the host, clear directions etc. Would stay again and recommend to others. The location is great, 5mins drive (~30min walk) to Portmagee harbour, if doing the Skelligs trip.
So close to town
Couldn’t get one shower to work
Great location. Close to the sea/beach and very quite/tranquil.
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Cleanliness
7/10Review indicates issues with cleanliness, such as uncleaned fireplace and dirty shower.
Service
10/10Good and easy communication with host noted.
Location
10/10Excellent location near a private beach and easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8/10Mixed sentiments; issues with uncomfortable bed and broken shower clip.
Amenities
9/10Washer/dryer mentioned positively, but kitchen needs improvement.
Value for Money
8.5/10Concerns raised about pricing versus cleaning and amenities.
Food and Beverage
10/10Not mentioned, presumed standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.5/10Overall enjoyment of the house and location, despite some significant issues.