Cul Cottage

Cul Cottage on Valentia Island offers family-friendly accommodations with spacious family rooms designed for comfort, free private parking for guests, and an on-site restaurant serving local cuisine. Located in Cooil West, this property provides easy access to nearby attractions while maintaining a quiet retreat atmosphere. Just six minutes away by car lies Smugglers Café, known for its scenic coastal views and traditional Irish fare, followed closely by the Skellig Experience Centre—a five-minute drive offering insights into the region’s maritime heritage and famous Skellig Michael island tours. St Finian’s Bay Beach sits about fourteen minutes down the road along a picturesque route, making it ideal for seaside walks or beach picnics. For those needing refreshments closer to home, Moorings at Bridge Bar is accessible within six minutes by car, blending live music sessions with waterfront dining. Meanwhile, Kerry Airport serves as the nearest major airport connection just over an hour away by vehicle.

Main amenities

Free Parking

Family Rooms

Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 / 10 - 66 Reviews

Location

Cooil West, Valentia Island, Ireland

Neighborhood

Airports

Kerry Airport

By car: 74,8 km · 1 hr 13 min

Museums

Skellig Experience Centre

By car: 3,8 km · 5 min

Beaches

St Finians Bay Beach

On foot: 12,4 km · 2 hr 29 minBy car: 12,7 km · 14 min

Restaurants

Moorings @ Bridge Bar

By car: 4,6 km · 6 min

The Bridge Bar

By car: 4,6 km · 6 min

Fishermens Bar

By car: 4,7 km · 6 min

Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses

Smugglers cafe

By car: 4,5 km · 6 min

Knightstown Coffee

On foot: 6,5 km · 1 hr 17 minBy car: 6,8 km · 8 min

Helen's Coffee House

By car: 12,4 km · 21 min

Amenities

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Cleaning products

Kitchenware

Refrigerator

Dining table

Oven

Kitchen

Toaster

Stovetop

Microwave

Kitchenette

Washing machine

Bathroom

Toilet paper

Towels

Private bathroom

Toilet

Hairdryer

Shower

Bathtub or shower

Shared toilet

Activities

Beach

Cycling

Horseback riding (Paid)

Hiking

Fishing (Paid)

Canoeing (Paid)

Tennis court

Room amenities

Drying rack for clothing

Clothes rack

Socket near the bed

Private entrance

Iron

Ironing facilities

Electric blankets

Living Area

Sitting area

Desk

Dining area

Sofa

Fireplace

Outdoor & View

View

Sea view

Landmark view

Mountain view

Garden view

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Physical distancing in dining areas

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Cashless payment available

Contactless check-in/out

Safety features

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Outdoors

Terrace

Garden

Cleanliness & disinfection

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Food & Drink

Restaurant

Tea/Coffee maker

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entire unit located on ground floor

Family friendly

Family rooms

Books, DVDs or music for children

Spa

Open-air bath

Miscellaneous

Heating

Building Characteristics

Detached

On-site parking

Parking

Reviews

10 / 10

Gerard - 06/22/2026

Fantastic location everything within ten min drive great places to eat and drink and the scenery like no where else on earth .

Nothing to dislike about this place the best spot god ever created.

9 / 10

Dale - 05/17/2026

I was contacted by the owner who told me where to find the key. We loved the quiet and scenic location. The cottage i believe is 200 years old and very quaint, full of history. The owners are very helpful people and I would recommend Cul Cottage to anyone

Nothing

10 / 10

Romina - 05/08/2026

Truly the loveliest place to stay and so scenic! We had the very best time and felt right at home. Our host was also very responsive and always kept us up to date on everything and even heated up the house for us when he heard we were getting in late! Can wholeheartedly recommend!

7 / 10

Chris - 05/12/2026

Charming old cottage on ridge looking either side of Valencial Isalnd. Cleaver re-working of what would have been a very basic house a hundred years ago- now with log burner, shower, modern kitchen. Very friendly host.

This is an older property- vague mustiness probably inevitable (much helped by the log-burner). Ironic to be within a couple of miles of Ground Zero for telecommunications (1866 style), and 150 years later just patchy cell-phone reception and no internet!! Stairs not for the feint-hearted…

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Important information

Please inform Cul Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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