Puffin Apartment

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1300 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath

About this property

Beachfront Location: Puffin Apartment in Valentia Island offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the saltwater pool. Comfortable Accommodation: The spacious apartment features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable living room. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Irish, local, and European cuisines, including gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy brunch, dinner, and high tea in a traditional ambience. Leisure Facilities: The property includes a tennis court, tennis equipment hire, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a minimarket, evening entertainment, and live music. Nearby Attractions: Skellig Experience Centre is 7 km away, and Kerry Airport is 68 km from the apartment. Activities such as fishing, hiking, cycling, and snorkelling are available nearby.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    “This high-quality apartment has excellent sea views. Our host was very friendly and went out of her way to supply lots of little extras including fresh farm eggs! The apartment is fitted out to a very high spec and is extremely comfortable. It is...”
  • Karin
    Germany Germany
    “Ich wurde sehr herzlich von Enda empfangen. Sie hatte für mich zur Begrüßung sogar ein paar Kuchen besorgt. Wann immer ich eine Frage hatte, war Enda erreichbar und konnte mir helfen. Ich habe mich sofort sehr wohlgefühlt und es wird sicher...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 40 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

This apartment is apartment is hosted by Enda Lynch who resides on the Island. Enda is on hand to ensure a warm friendly welcome and a hassle free stay.

Property information

Puffin apartment is a high end luxury property situated in the village of Knightstown on Valentia Island on the Skellig Coast. It is located directly overlooking Valentia harbour with magnificent views of Beginnish Island, Church Island, Valentia Lighthouse and the surrounding Wild Atlantic Way. This apartment sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean yet it is positioned within the heart of Knightstown Village, walking distance from local pubs, restaurants cafes, hotel, shops and sea sport facilities. This apartment is a hidden Gem with a luxurious plush interior and a terraced area where you can sit and soak up the salt air and the uninterrupted views and sun sets over Valentia Harbour.

Neighbourhood information

Located on the Skellig Coast in the Southern Peninsulas of the Wild Atlantic Way adjacent to the Ring of Kerry, Valentia Island is still one of Ireland's best kept secrets. Our heritage as an island, the birthplace of global telecommunications, geological uniqueness stretching back 350 million years, a mix of traditional and planned built architecture, a place where you can embrace Irish culture of language music and sport - lets face it, we've got it all!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • The Royal Hotel
    • Cuisine
      Irish • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free
  • The Bridge Bar Portmagee
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

House rules

Puffin Apartment takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$117. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Puffin Apartment in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.