John Joes Farmhouse

John Joe's Farmhouse, Portmagee, Co Kerry, Ireland

Sleeps 7

John Joe's Farmhouse is named after its previous owner John Joe O'Sullivan or 'John Joe the Jobber' as all knew him. John Joe himself built the house of stone about 60 years ago after he bought the farm. He was an industrious man and over the years he worked as a Cattle Jobber (buying and selling cattle in the locality), he also worked in constructing the underground service in London. He was an accomplished violin player and this house was host to many 'ball nights' throughout his years. A ball night was a big event when all the neighbours from all the nearby Parishes come together for a night of music, set dancing and storytelling. Joh Joe died in 1990.

Ground Floor:
Sitting/dining room with open fire, kitchen, bathroom with bath, shower, wc and wash hand basin, 1 twin bedroom

First Floor
1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 single bedroom

Services
Oil fired central heating
Open fire with turf/peat supplied free
Colour tv
Fridge freezer
Washing machine
Microwave
Dishwasher
Patio with furniture and barbecue
Cot and high chair available by request
The farmhouse in on a quiet road and has as adjoining woodland garden. It is an ideal location for pets both large and small.

"We have arrived home safely after our two weeks in your farmhouse. This is just a quick note to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay. It is quite rare to find such a gem of a place as your cottages and farm houses. We had a great time and even though it was in the middle of the Irish Winter, we will recommend everyone we know to make use of your facilities. The houses are beautifully kept, all amenities are available, and more so, we could really find some quiet, isolation and rest in your lovely surroundings. We'll definitely be back!"

Pieter Fourie