Title: FRAOCH, family friendly, with open fire in Waterville, 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 # FRAOCH, family friendly, with open fire in Waterville, County Kerry ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99520000/99519500/99519452/4280cd91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99520000/99519500/99519452/2f47cf3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99520000/99519500/99519452/6c0dbcce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99520000/99519500/99519452/ac99e41e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99520000/99519500/99519452/a365b81b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Fraoch is a delightful stone-built cottage situated on the edge of Waterville in County Kerry, benefiting from a fantastic location on the celebrated Ring of Kerry. Enjoy an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with solid fuel stove or relax in the lawned garden with furniture. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - 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. ### FRAOCH, family friendly, with open fire in Waterville, County Kerry This deligthful detached cottage sits in a wonderful rural location near Waterville, County Kerry, and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms. Fraoch is a delightful stone-built cottage situated on the edge of the town of Waterville in County Kerry, benefiting from a fantastic location on the celebrated Ring of Kerry. The cottage can sleep eight people in four bedrooms, including two king-size doubles boasting en-suite shower rooms, a ground floor twin, and a ground floor double. The rest of the cottage is made up of a ground floor bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with solid fuel stove. To the outside of the cottage there is off road parking available for three cars, and a lawned garden with furniture. Fraoch is a lovely cottage, ideal for friends and family looking to tour this beautiful area. Amenities: Oil central heating with solid fuel stove. Gas oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Free-to-air channels, DVD, selection of books. Fuel, power and starter pack for solid fuel stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 3 cars. Front lawned garden and rear patio garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop, pub and beach 2 miles. Region: Nestled between Ballinskelligs Bay and Lough Currane, sits Waterville, the premier coastal tourist centre on the Ring of Kerry. Surrounded by mountains and lakeland, Waterville also offers a fine sandy beach, two golf courses, one being a championship 18 Town: Nestled between Ballinskelligs Bay and Lough Currane, sits Waterville, the premier coastal tourist centre on the Ring of Kerry. Surrounded by mountains and lakeland, Waterville also offers a fine sandy beach, two golf courses, one being a championship 18 hole course, and interesting archaeological remains. Enjoy walks along the wonderful Kerry Way or angling and fishing on one of the area’s many excellent rivers or lakes. Take a boat trip to the Skellig Rocks, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy fabulous vistas across the bay, coupled with seeing one of Europe’s best known and oldest monasteries. Other trips of note are Valentia Island with its superb views to Skellig Rocks, Slea Head and the Blanket Islands or a trip to Dingle, or visit the bustling coastal town of Cahersiveen which is only 10 miles away. A great base from which to explore the south west coast, and famous Ring of Kerry. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283700/99283661/ab434252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEAN VIEW, family friendly in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry Ballinskelligs [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=99283661&PinnedHotelID=99283661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99284800/99284767/35779f5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### THE SLATE HOUSE, family friendly in Cahersiveen, County Kerry Cahersiveen - 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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 535299 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.855053,-10.154629&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:eyo%7BHli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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=q7tfYvcOzOSDlWvPK0by_8-s6v4=) Unknown, South West #### What's nearby - The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Waterville Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Waterville Golf Links - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles - Skellig Bay Golf Club - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles - Derrynane Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 11.5 miles #### Getting around - Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Scarriff Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪Dooley's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Beachcove Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Lobster - ‬3 min drive - ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is FRAOCH, family friendly, with open fire in Waterville, County Kerry pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at FRAOCH, family friendly, with open fire in Waterville, County Kerry? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at FRAOCH, family friendly, with open fire in Waterville, County Kerry? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is FRAOCH, family friendly, with open fire in Waterville, County Kerry located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville, The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition and Waterville Beach. Waterville Golf Links is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## FRAOCH, family friendly, with open fire in Waterville, County Kerry Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen S. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### . . ##### Karen S. 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