Westcove House, The Stables, Garden Cottage and Pier Cottage are four unique period properties, full of character, overlooking the beautiful Kenmare estuary on the southernmost point of the ‘Ring of Kerry’. Georgian, Westcove House comfortably sleeps 10 while the converted Stables and wonderfully restored Garden Cottage sleep 11 and 5 respectively. Pier Cottage is a pair of converted coastguard cottages sleeping 2-11 stunningly situated right by the water’s edge. Together, all four properties are ideal for family reunions, get-togethers, small weddings and celebrations of all kinds. Full bedroom layouts, including European and American bed sizes can be found here. Various delicious catering options can be provided (please see our catering page). The elegant dining room in Westcove House, comfortably seats 18 (maximum 26) and we can now seat up to 54 in our attractive games/function room…For larger numbers, a marquee for up to 80 can be erected on the spacious lawn in front of The Stables. (For wedding/celebration guests not staying at Westcove, who may need one or two nights accommodation, please click here and have a look at our list of local places to stay.) Live music/dancing can be arranged for guests in our games/function room which is in The Stables building but is also accessible from the outside. This room is also ideal for holding talks, classes, activities and demonstrations for a wide variety of interest groups. Art groups delight in our north-facing studio, while walking groups can revive weary muscles in our sauna after a day’s rambling. 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.

As well as a superb choice of talented local musicians, we are lucky to have Vinny, one of Ireland’s best known natural history experts, and John and his lovely wife Kerryann who offer a choice of Seaweed walks, talks and feasts. All of whom are happy to come to either Westcove House or The Stables games room – depending on numbers – to entertain you!

The Area: With so many beautiful ‘places to visit’ and ‘things to do’ in this magical corner of Ireland, we have listed the best options – with the best ‘links’ – to help you plan your stay…but do make sure to leave yourselves at least a day or two to simply relax. You will literally feel the cares of the world drifting away!!

A Note From The Owner: We are delighted that you are considering a visit to this beautiful part of Ireland and hope that we can persuade you to stay at one or more of our properties, here at Westcove. My name is Susannah Adlington and I am a semi-retired portrait artist living in Hampshire, England. The photo to the right is of myself with some American cousins and friends. I am standing at the foot of the stairs next to a portrait I painted of my father in 1962! Although my father’s family have had Irish connections for several hundred years, my parents only bought Westcove House in 1961. Since then four generations of our family have been enjoying holidays here – we just love the place and feel sure that you would too. Indeed many of our guests return to Westcove time and time again – something which we view as the highest form of praise!

We have spent many years upgrading and improving Westcove House, and renovating the Stables, Garden Cottage and Pier Cottage whilst retaining their character and charm. The income we receive from renting out our properties at Westcove, helps with the ever-increasing costs involved with the upkeep of period properties, whilst hopefully enabling us to share this much loved, unique and magical place with others for many more generations to come.

We are aware that you, our visitors, will all have different requirements and interests, so we try to be as flexible as possible to ensure your stay at Westcove surpasses all your expectations.

Michael and Katherine Casey, whose families have always lived in this beautiful part of Ireland, have looked after every aspect of our Westcove properties for many years. Should you decide to stay here, they will be on hand to help in any way required. Katherine is an excellent cook – please have a look at what catering options we can provide.

If you have any questions not answered on the website or would like to know more about any aspect of the properties or the area, I would be delighted to telephone you for a chat – as I have an unlimited call facility worldwide – and I’m always happy to reserve any dates you may be considering for up to a week without obligation to give you time to consult your family/friends before making a commitment!