Westcove House, The Stables & Garden Cottage

Westcove House, The Stables & Garden Cottage: Kerry

Westcove is a stunning Georgian Estate on the sea, ideal for small weddings, get togethers, or celebrations, sleeping from 10 to 26 in 3 period properties in the same grounds on the Ring of Kerry coastline. Unfortunately, however, we cannot accept hen or stag parties.

With so much to see and do in the beautiful area, Westcove is the perfect place to unwind and re-connect with family and friends from all over the world. We encourage visitors to combine a celebration with a longer holiday so they can really leave themselves time to enjoy the excursions and activities in this unique part of Ireland.

Katherine and her team are able to provide 'in-house' catering for up to 55 guests for a formal celebration dinner in our function/games room in The Stables building. The tables and most of the chairs can then be cleared for 'dancing the night away' to a live band or disco.

For larger functions, a marquee for up to 80 guests can be erected on the lawn in front of The Stables. Although outside caterers would be needed for these numbers, we can provide delicious home cooked meals in Westcove House itself. Whilst, the dining room only seats 26 max, informal 'buffet style' brunches, suppers and barbecues can also be arranged for up to 50 guests before or after the wedding/celebration night itself.

Please do visit our website where you will find much more information and a dedicated page for Weddings/Celebrations: https://www.westcove.ie/

Westcove House comfortably sleeps 10 with 5 bath/shower rooms, The Stables sleeps up to 11 with 4 bath/shower rooms & Garden Cottage sleeps 5 with 3 shower rooms. Together all three properties are ideal for family reunions, small weddings, celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries or any other type of 'gathering' you may be planning. Yet all properties are also secluded enough to be rented separately (although The Stables and Garden Cottage are usually only available independently outside of high season - please contact owner for more details).

We can only accept full week Saturday - Saturday bookings in July and August and a minimum of 5 nights in June, and throughout the Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods. At other times, start/finish dates can be more flexible by arrangement but must be for a minimum of 3 nights (a 4 night minimum applies for Weddings/Celebrations). Exact rates for all properties can be found on our website: www.westcove.ie (just press "Book Direct Now" at the top right hand side of this page and it will take you directly to our website).

Accommodation
Westcove House
Sleeps 10:- 2 doubles, 2 twins, 2 adjoining singles and 5 bath/shower rooms. Kitchen is well equipped with 2 dishwashers, a large range with 5 hobs, 2 electric ovens and grill etc. the beautiful reception rooms have fabulous views over the Kenmare estuary and the beautiful Beara mountains beyond.

Dining room seats 18 comfortably (up to 25 with extra tables). The imposing entrance hall leads to the sitting room with a sunken seating area around a log burner, and an arch through to the cozy 'bar' with more comfortable seating and an open fire. Up a quaint staircase is a gallery stocked with games and books for all ages. Westcove is a real family home with lovely furniture and paintings from Austria, China and, of course, Ireland!

Facing south, spanning the whole width of the house, is a large stone-clad terrace with built-in barbeque and comfortable garden furniture… A magical place for dining or just relaxing, whilst admiring the panoramic views over sea and hills beyond… A gate opens to a pathway through a field of Soay sheep (a 'rare breed' originating from the island of St Kilda in the Outer Hebrides). This leads down to the small harbour with a jetty… A great spot for crabbing! Behind the house is a spacious rough lawn, ideal for children and the young at heart to let off steam…!

Light housework 3 times a week, gas, electricity, bedding, towels, fuel for open fire and wood-burning stove and Wi-Fi is included in the rental. In-house catering and home-cooked freezer food options will be tailored to individual requirements.

The Stables
Sleeps up to 11:- 1 double, 2 double/twin, 1 bunk, 1 single/twin and 1 single with 5 bath/shower rooms - one of which is for the sauna room. It has an open plan kitchen/dining area seating 11, a cosy sitting room and is ideally suited to young families.
Located in The Stables, but also approachable from the outside, are a Games/Function Room and Studio, plus Sauna area with exercise space, shower and loo. (Please note: although these facilities are usually shared by all the properties, whilst COVID restrictions remain in place, the Games Room, Sauna and Exercise Room in The Stables may only be used by guests actually staying in The Stables, unless they are part of a larger group who are also booked into Westcove House and/or Garden Cottage).

To the south of the Stables is a patio with garden furniture and a barbeque. A large lawn provides a perfect play area for all ages, and a small swing/slide set is popular with younger children.

Garden Cottage
Sleeps 5:- 1 king size double, one twin and one single. 2 shower rooms. Very spacious open plan living room with comfortable seating, well-equipped kitchen and dining area with large patio door opening to the terrace, overlooking the sea. Separate utility room. Underfloor heating throughout.
Outside is a stone terrace and small private garden with sea views and built-in barbecue.

Location
Perfect location for many outdoor pursuits including walking - from gentle strolls along the many dunes and beaches to serious hill trekking - fishing, horse riding, and water sports. Golf courses in our area are among the best in the world, and within an hour's drive, you will find several top-class facilities making Westcove also an ideal base for golfers. Whatever you enjoy doing, this unique collection of excellently equipped homes are perfect for a holiday that will live long in your memory. For detailed suggestions about local activities and excursions, please visit our own website: www.westcove.ie

RATES:
Rates for all properties are on our website: www.westcove.ie (just press "Book Direct Now" at the top right hand side of this page and it will take you directly to our website)