Property Details

A secret Victorian garden provides the romantic setting for Maple House. The wild gardens with steps down to a fish pond once belonged to the 1862 Roches Royal Hotel. The hotel has vanished and only the old garden known as the "Rockery" with its exotic trees and stone steps remains. The secluded house has views across the Dromgarriff golf course and its own pathway to the shore overlooking Garnish Island.
House with gallery upstairs.
Downstairs: Large kitchen/dining room, living room, open fire, bathroom, 2 double bedrooms (1 with bathroom en suite), terrace. (Oil system central heating, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, TV, telephone).

Upstairs: Loft Gallery, 1 double bedroom.

Local Area Details

he name comes from "An Gleann Garbh" - the rugged glen - which is derived from the rugged beauty of the mountains and wooded valleys surrounding the village. Magnificent views of the Caha Mountains and the bulk of Sugarloaf can be seen from the numerous viewpoints along the roads which hug the coastline or wind along the steep sided valleys.
No introduction to Glengarriff would be complete without mention of Garnish Island
Ireland's most outstanding garden island with its internationally famous collection of plants and world-renowned for its Italian Gardens.
Whilst making the short crossing of the placid waters of the inner bay, the visitor is rewarded by further views of the mainland, and a host of walks, from strolls in the forest with its rivers and glades of oak, to more ambitious treks up the peaks.
As well as abundant natural beauty and an inherent "old world charm, Glengarriff makes an ideal centre for exploring further afield. The wild scenery of the Beara Peninsula starts here, whilst the peace and beauty of the Lakes of Inchigeela, Gougane Barra and the Borlin Valley are only a short drive away.
CARRIGROUR AND ROSSNASHUNSOGUE WALK
This walk can be done clockwise or anti-clockwise, but, clockwise is recommended as being the less steep ascent and more pleasant scenically. The entrance to the walk is at an iron gate on the right of the Kenmare road, approximately 1 1/2 miles from Glengarriff village.
Passing through the gate you walk on a roughish path ascending steadily around bends to another gate at the summit. Just beyond this point magnificent views of the harbour area and Garnish Island can be photographed. After a brief pause here, maybe investigating the ancient sites nearby, continue downhill until a junction is reached with an attractive dwelling house on your right.
Take a sharp left here and continue upwards passing several new bungalows on the way. Again the view from the summit here is spectacular. It is possible to pick out local landmarks, hotels, golf courses etc. The road eventually peters out at a farmyard.
Return from here, ignoring the road back to Carrigrour and after a steep descent you rejoin the main road at Reenmeen Bridge near the Eccles Hotel. Total distance from village 5 miles approximately.

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Anny Staats
Telephone:	003149-3842-434
Alt Telephone:	003149-3843-424
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