The Old School – Home 357799 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
The Old School – Home 357799
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 4 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
This former school house has been lovingly restored to provide luxury self-catering accommodation for 6 to 8 guests while retaining the historic character of the building. Situated on Kerry Head, along the Wild Atlantic Way, 4km from Ballyheigues Blue Flag beaches, golf courses and traditional pubs there are spectacular views over Tralee Bay and the Dingle Peninsula. Described as one of the top ten Irish holiday hideaways by the Irish Independent newspaper, the Old School is an ideal location from which to visit the many attractions along the Irish West coast.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($107.70) €100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Brendan B.
- Calendar last updated:
- 02 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
– based on 25 reviews
Excellent
25 reviews
- Excellent
- 20
- Very Good
- 5
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Beautiful Kerry”
We had a lovely time at the school house. It is a historic treasure with unbeatable scenery. Our host was easily reached and pleasant. There is plenty of room and it’s well situated for travelli… More
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“Magical retreat”
Spent an extremely relaxing week at The Old School in August 2019. Despite the weather, we enjoyed bracing walk on Ballyheigue beach and an afternoon visiting Killarney, the lakes. Muckross House and … More
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“Homecoming!”
If you are in the need of a quiet, clean and spacious location with overwhelming views over Tralee bay, Dingle and Mt. Brandon The Old School is the perfect place to stay. Never had that panorama from… More
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“A little slice of paradise”
We stayed for a week at the Old School enjoying the tranquility and never ceasing to marvel at the amazing view across the bay, constantly changing with the weather. Loved the building... the characte… More
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“Very nice house with a magnificent view”
We (4 adults, 4 kids) spent marvellous two weeks at Brendan's cottage! On our first day we had a warm welcome by the housekeeper, who also gave us some tips what to see and where to go. The regio… More
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Response from the owner Hi Anne, thank you very much for your kind review. I am delighted you enjoyed your visit to the Old School and hope you will consider a return soon. Best regards, Bren
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“Old School - magical place”
Me and my family had a wonderfull stay in this lovely home by the sea. Fully (family) equiped, top location, a very friendly and kind housekeeper. We van recommend this place to everyone who is lookin… More
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Response from the owner Kevin, many thanks for your kind review. It was a pleasure having you and your family stay at the Old School and I hope you will return soon. Best wishes, Bren
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“Fantastic”
Everything The accommodation The views Locality to village Can't say enough about this wonderful place
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“Excellent Stay”
Great place at a fantastic location! Plenty of space to accomodate six persons comfortably. The house is a charming place, both the owner and the housekeeper were very friendly and helpful. The kid… More
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“Excellent !”
Nous avions déjà séjourné l'an passé à The Old School, et nous avions été séduits par la localisation, proche du village ( le c&oeli… More
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“Amazing views”
Being a native of Ballyheigue and returning home for a family visit ,I wanted to stay somewhere special where i could entertain extended family and friends . The old school house was the perfect locat… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Brendan (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Brendan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Brendan (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Brendan the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Brendan (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Brendan (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Brendan (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Brendan (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Brendan (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Brendan (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Brendan (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Brendan (the owner) a message.
If Brendan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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