Guest Reviews
For years my family talked about celebrating Thanksgiving in Port Magee,
Ireland. Our great grandfather had been born there and distant cousins
still farmed that same land. Finally, in 2003, we made it...fifteen family
members and a dear friend took up residence for a weeks holiday in four
of the six available Port Magee Seaside Cottages.
It was the perfect setup for a family ranging in age from 13 to 82 -
one that had never taken a vacation together! Each cottage was immaculate,
spacious and comfortable, with kitchens completely outfitted for cooking
and dining at home.
Whoever woke first put the kettle on, turned on a "welcoming"
light at the back door and had a peat fire burning. When it got too crowded
and loud in one cottage at the end of a long day of sightseeing and shopping
in Cahersiveen, Sneem or Killarney, we just picked up our drinks and went
over to a quiet empty one. Standing outside that first night, looking
at the pitch black sky sparkling with stars, smelling the peat in the
air was truly magical... until we woke up Sunday morning and watched one
rainbow after another appear over the water as a storm quietly passed.
If the scenery was that glorious in November it must be spectacular in
the spring and summer. Several nights were spent at The Bridge Pub in
Port Magee drinking pints, playing darts and eating delicious pub food.
Thanksgiving dinner was a feast prepared by Tom and Catherine at The Fuschia
on Valencia Island, an intimate little restaurant next to Boston's, a
welcoming pub decorated with tin advertisements; I highly recommend spending
time in all three.
Thanks largely to the comfort of the accommodations at Seaside Cottages,
our vacation was all we had hoped, and the memories of it will be etched
in our hearts forever. Elizabeth Lynch and her family have a little piece
of heaven that they are willing to share with the rest of us.
Do yourself a favor and make the effort to get there. We did.
Kathy Rooney
Newport, Rhode Island
USA
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
We did so enjoy our time on your beautiful country and hope to come back again before too long.
Imelda Lacey, Buckinghamshire
Even back for nearly 3 months our thoughts are still in Ireland where we have spent such a lovely time in your cottage in Portmagee.
Claus and Erika Germany
Thank you for such a wonderful holiday at Portmagee. We were very fortunate with the weather, but we can honestly say it's the loveliest place we have ever been for a holiday. Hope you continue to have a good summer. With our many thanks again.
The Crick Family
We all had a fantastic holiday in Ireland and hope very much that we can do it again next year. The cottages are so gorgeous we didn't want to come home. All the information was much appreciated and we managed to see many of the grand sights of Kerry. We much appreciated your warm welcome and hope to see you again.
Dinah Hobbs
Arrived on a wet and windy evening to a warm house with a roaring fire - very welcoming. Enjoyed our stay and will certainly come back. Thank you
Terry and Nuala McShea
We have really enjoyed staying in this very lovely house with its superb view over the sea to Valentia Island. The local people have been very friendly and we enjoyed Sunday evenings music night at the Bridge Bar in Portmagee. You are very lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world
Richard and Jane Bury
Enjoyed our stay very much, lovely place for a honeymoon.
Ian and Annis MacIver
Had a lovely stay, the house was very comfortable and very well stocked. Highlight was our day on Skelligs (not for the faint hearted)
Dave Moynihan
We have had a fabulous holiday all thanks to Elizabeth and Mr Lynch. Goodbye to all the lovely birds - herons, skuas etc. Back next year xxx
Gill and Dave Tetlow and Prince Lancashire
Congrats on your wonderful cottages. The comfort, view, fire etc made for a memorable stay. We will be back. With thanks
Joan and Weeshie Fogarty
Thanks a million for making our stay with family and friends a memorable occasion. We will be back
Tommy and Mary Regan
After trying to get out to Skellig Michael during the last 15 years, we found it to be everything we'd ever anticipated and more. What a wonderful cottage. Wonderful views, warm and cosy with a peat fire every night. We will be back. Thanks for arranging such wonderful weather for us!
Bob and Leslie Carroll, Davis California
Nous avons passé une excellent semaine dans le cottage face á la mer. Ce fait trés agreable de trouver á notre arriveé le feu allume. Merci pour tout.
Les Francais
It has been all I dreamed Ireland would be. Memories for a lifetime.
Harriet McCombs Florida
Fantastic two weeks, accommodation exceeded our expectations. Our first visit to Ireland certainly won't be our last. Weather ok, fishing good, scenery outstanding. Three generations under one roof and all had a lovely holiday. Many thanks.
The Selby Clan
Lovely cottage; loved the Jacuzzi bath and the turf fire
Best walk: Hogs Head recommended
Best food: Point Bar - Renard Point
Best Tourist Attraction: Muckross House at Killarney. Excellent value
for money - don't miss the farms.
Best day out: Skelligs
These cottages are a real gem with owners to match. We hope to return
next year.
John and Margo May, Cornwall UK
Second visit,go h’iontach ar fad.Féile weekend in Portmagee, there is nothing can compare to it.The friendliness of the people is out on it’s own.Beidhmuid ar ais arís, le cúnamh Dé to dance The South Kerry Set again.
Carlow Set Dancers on tour. May
This area has a powerful magic which was a delight to experience and share.The house-warm ,welcoming and comfortable.Memories of our stay here will be a source of sustenance in the rushing world beyond this tranquil retreat.
John Hutchinson and family. June
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