Title: BRENDAN'S COTTAGE, with a garden in Knightstown, County Kerry Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # BRENDAN'S COTTAGE, with a garden in Knightstown, County Kerry Cottage in Valentia Island with patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283800/99283720/75094de5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283800/99283720/e4be769b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283800/99283720/d01ce0bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283800/99283720/022d0456.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283800/99283720/948c72c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Set in a serene location on Valentia Island, this charming traditional cottage offers comfortable accommodation for up to three people. With its welcoming open fire and pretty gardens to the rear, it's an ideal retreat from which to explore the local amenities and activities in Knightstown. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 31130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BRENDAN'S COTTAGE, with a garden in Knightstown, County Kerry This traditional property is a detached building, able to sleep up to three people and is set on an enchanting Irish Island. This traditional detached cottage is set in a quiet position at the water's edge between the villages of Chapeltown and Knightstown, on Valentia Island. The property has been skilfully restored to maintain much of its original character whilst still providing a comfortable standard of accommodation and convenience. The property is able to sleep up to three people over two bedrooms and boasts a welcoming open fire and pretty gardens to the rear. The property is also within easy reach of the amenities and activities in Knightstown, as well as offering beautiful views across the water. Note: the open fire will be removed from 1/1/23 and will be all oil central heating and the electric heater. Fuel & power charged by meter reading. Amenities: Oil central heating with open fire (the open fire will be removed from 1/1/23 and will be all oil central heating) and electric heater in sitting room . Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, radio. Fuel & power charged by meter reading. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car. Lawned informal gardens to rear and patio area with garden furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Note: No children under 5, including infants. Region: County Kerry is a mystical and unspoilt part of Ireland, with spectacular natural beauty and a fascinating history. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, it features many sandy beaches, rocky inlets and stunning peninsulas. Town: Located on Valentia Island - which lies off the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry – Knightstown is a wonderful spot for a holiday. Easily accessible from the mainland by a ferry that runs from Reenard Point, or via the road bridge at Portmagee, Knightstown provides restaurants and pubs, as well as entertainment and local shops. It also offers a variety of sightseeing boat trips and fishing trips from its picturesque harbour. With around 650 residents, Valentia Island was the site of the first permanent communications link between Europe and the United States, and is famed for its magnificent 'Fogher' sea cliffs and its subtropical gardens at Glanleam House. ## Property amenities ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285100/99285006/6a156ca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### KATE'S COTTAGE, family friendly in Knightstown, County Kerry Valentia Island 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=99285006&PinnedHotelID=99285006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115930000/115925300/115925202/77a990f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Daffodil - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 534468 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.915527,-10.322906&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cs%7B%7BHde_%7E%40%3FY%3FY%3FY%40W%3FY%40Y%40W%40Y%40YBW%40Y%40WBWBYBWBWBYDWBWDWDWBWDUDWFWDUFUFWDUFUFUFUFSHUFSHUFSHSHSHSHSHQHSJQJQHQJQJOHQLOHOLOJOJMJMLOJMLMLKLMJKLKLKLKLINILILILINGLILGNELGNENGLENCLENCNCNCLCNANCN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBNBNBLBNDLBNDNFLDNFLDNFLHLFNHLHLHLHNJJHLJLJLJLLJLLJLLJNLLJLJNJNJNJPJNJPJNHPJPHRHPHPJRHRHRFRHRFTHRFTFRHTFTFTDTFVDTFVDTDVDVDTDVBVDVBVDX%40VBVBXBVBV%40X%40X%40VBX%3FV%40X%40X%3FV%40X%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FXAX%3FVAXAX%3FVCXAVAXAXCVCVCXCVAVEXCVEVCVEVETEVEVETGVETGVETGTGTITGRGTITGRIRGRIRIRKRIPIPIRKPIPKNKPKNKPKNKNKNKLMLKNMLMJKLMLMJMJMJKHOJMHMHMHOHMFMHOFMDOFMDOFODMBODMBOBOBOBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOCOAMCOCOCOCMEOCMEOGOEMGOEMGMIOGMIMIMIOIMIMKMKMKKKMMMKMMKMMMKOKMKOMOIOMOIQKOKQIQKQKQISIQISISISISGSISGUIUGSGUGUGUEUGWGUEUGWEWEUCWEWEWCWEWCYCWCWCYCWAWAYCWAYAYAWAY%3FYAW%3FY%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FbRx2FrkmeHRVNbxEQYUq2bog1Y=) Unknown, South West #### What's nearby - Valentia Heritage Museum - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles - Skellig Experience Centre - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles - Skelligs Chocolate Co. - 19 min drive - 9.7 miles - Skellig Six 18 Distillery - 20 min drive - 4.7 miles - Ballycarbery Castle - 30 min drive - 8.4 miles #### Getting around - Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Fishermans Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Frank's Corner - ‬19 min drive - ‪The Oratory Pizza and Wine Bar - ‬19 min drive - ‪The Bridge Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Skellig Seafront Cafe - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BRENDAN'S COTTAGE, with a garden in Knightstown, County Kerry pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at BRENDAN'S COTTAGE, with a garden in Knightstown, County Kerry? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at BRENDAN'S COTTAGE, with a garden in Knightstown, County Kerry? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is BRENDAN'S COTTAGE, with a garden in Knightstown, County Kerry located? > Situated in Valentia Island, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Tinnies and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Valentia Heritage Museum. Skellig Experience Centre and Skellig Six 18 Distillery are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## BRENDAN'S COTTAGE, with a garden in Knightstown, County Kerry Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Klaus R. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication Ein sehr schön eingerichtetes kleines Haus mit schönem Garten und in toller Lage!Und ein netter, unkomplizierter Vermieter. ##### Klaus R. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher C. 23 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cottage. Beautiful location. This was our second stay at Brendan's cottage. The location is great. We love looking out on the Atlantic right from the cottage. The host Peter was very accommodating. We will surely be returning in the future. ##### Christopher C. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin L. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bien situé Jolie maisonnette près de l’eau, au calme, intérieur propre… ##### Martin L. 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