Holiday rentals and lettings in Kilkee

Charming Kilkee is a delightful base for a rural retreat. It is the gateway to Loop Head, a stunning peninsular that is home to a thousand and one adventures. It is also an enchanting town in its own right, with Victorian architecture built round a pleasingly symmetrical bay. You can walk from one end of Kilkee to the other in 10 minutes, so wherever you choose your holiday rental, you will be within a stone’s throw of all the town’s attractions and amenities. For easiest access to nature walks, find a letting in the south side of the town, from where the wild shoreline stretches out towards the horizon, just begging to be explored.

Lucky visitors can enjoy choosing from character lettings with more than a hint of rustic, pleasingly blended with high-spec interiors and comfortable furnishings. Choose from self-catering lettings with 1-5 bedrooms, including some gorgeous, detached properties with spacious gardens that make the ideal family retreat.

Welcoming Kilkee is wonderfully located close to Shannon Airport, Ireland’s second busiest entry point after Dublin. Located in a beautiful horse-shoe shaped bay protected by a stunning reef, the small town of 1,000 residents exudes a fine blend of Victorian charm and modern-day Irish allure. Kilkee is also an excellent base for touring the south west coast of Ireland, characterised by scenic coastal drives, heritage sites, and jaw-dropping cliffs.

Kilkee is the main town of Loop Head, a finger of land jutting out into the sea with dramatic ocean cliffs on the north side and softer shores on the south side, one of the most remote and scenic places in Ireland. Winner of a European Destinations of Excellence award, its, peaceful roads and deserted beaches stretch out along the entire loop, which is headed by a graceful lighthouse offering panoramic views along the thrilling west coast of Ireland.

The town of Kilkee is built up along an absurdly aesthetic horseshoe-shaped stretch of sand 2 kilometres in length. Protected by a reef, it is deemed one of the safest places to swim on the west coast of Ireland. It is also cheerily backed by a lovely promenade featuring traditional pubs, high-class restaurants, and playgrounds for the kids.

The wild, beautiful and unspoilt landscapes of Kilkee are an authentic treat for any self-respecting hiker, no matter how jaded. The 60km Loop Head Peninsula Heritage Trail takes you on a journey around the entire peninsula, past panoramic cliff views, abundant birdlife, impressive wetlands, tranquil beauty spots, and sublime coastal scenery that will have you booking your next year’s holiday before this one is even over!

Kilbaha, the final village on the Loop Head peninsula, is nestled into a compact, sheltered bay at the western edge of the Shannon Estuary. Visit the historic picturesque pier, built 200 years ago to cater for the large numbers of people making their living from fishing.

Take a legendary cruise to Ireland’s number one attraction – the Cliffs of Moher. Cruises sail from Doolin Pier, a pleasant 45-minute drive from Kilkee. Most tourists only see the cliffs from the land, so this will give you a whole new perspective on this remarkable natural attraction.

A groundhog-day busting visit to Kilkee Waterworld is one of those that you will remember long after your children have grown up and left home. Splash around in the geysers and gushers, the bubbles and whirlpools, then take the wonderfully relaxing lazy river ride.

Carrigaholt is a story-book fishing village on the southern shore of Loop Head. The village has an attractive centre, with diacritic streetscapes and a captivating local character, as well as several traditional pubs and restaurants. Don’t miss the atmospheric ruins of Carrigaholt Castle overlooking the formidable Irish Sea.

Flying Alpaca is a petting farm with a twist. The main animal here is the alpaca, similar to the llama, they are gentle, graceful animals and a huge hit among the children. Feed them, cuddle them and train them – this will be a family day out to remember!