Description
- Great location in an area of outstanding natural beauty
- Hill walking, climbing and mountain biking from front door
- Castlegregory 6km with fishing, windsurfing, diving, golf etc
- Eco- friendly conservation of traditional cottage with renewable geothermal space and water heating
- Living/dining room with wood burning stove
- 2 large bedrooms with double and single bed in each
- Home cinema system with audio (MP3) input
- Cooker/ Fridge/ Microwave/ Dishwasher/ Washer/ Dryer
- Large garden/ Patio/ Sun room/ storage sheds/ pet friendly
- 3km to Aughacasla village (on Tralee/Castlegregory road) with shop, petrol station & pub
- Dingle town 30mins via the scenic Conor Pass
Location
An Tigh Beag is situated in a very peaceful secluded alpine setting of lakes, waterfalls and mountains at the end of the valley. The area Glanteenassig means the "Glen of the Waterfall" and indeed, up to three waterfalls are visible at times. The cottage is fortunate to have a waterfall in full view from its doorstep. Lying under Stradbally Mountain, An Tigh Beag is about 200 meters from the entrance to the forest park. Within the forestry are three lovely lakes, some waterfalls and enchanting picnic sites. Nearby Lough Slat is a 5 min walk along a trail.
An Tigh Beag Project
The project involved the renovation of a complex of pre 1840 buildings including a traditional farm cottage and outbuildings. The finished renovation incorporates many environmentally friendly elements including renewable geothermal heating and the use of traditional materials such as hemp lime renders, thermohemp insulation and recycled timbers. The cottage is fully renovated to include all the modern comforts whilst keeping its original charm and outward appearance. The cottage is set on a 17 acre native woodland planted in 2006 beside the Owencashla River and the woodland scheme is designed to promote bio-diversity through 'close to nature' silviculture.
Hillwalking
Hiking is available literally from the front door with a huge variety to suit all grades of walker from 1 & 2 hr loops in the forest park to the well known Glanteenassig horseshoe walk (5-6 hrs). Once on to the Beenoskee range it is possible to walk on to Anascaul via the lake, to Glenahoo, to the Conor Pass and further a field to the Brandon ridge. Access to all the mountains of the Dingle peninsula is readily available by short car journey to the various start points.
Guiding, training, transport & equipment for hillwalking, climbing and kayaking is also available by prior arrangement.
OS Discovery Series Maps 70 & 71 cover entire range
How To Get Here
An Tigh Beag is located 14 miles from Tralee town on the Tralee to Dingle road (Conor Pass Route). Travel on the N86 for approximately 10 miles veering right at fork on road at Camp. Continue until the village of Aughacasla, take the left hand turn towards Glanteenassig Wood. Continue for 3km, pass the entrance to the forest park and cross over the small bridge. An Tigh Beag is located at the end of the road
Local Attractions
Gallarus Castle - Ballydavid
Gallarus Oratory - Ballydavid
Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium - Dingle
The Blasket Centre - Dunquin
Toby World - Tralee
Local Festivals
Anascaul Dan Foley Magic Weekend - March
Ballyferriter Feile na Casa Easter Festival - April
Dingle Festival of May Feile Na Bealtaine - May
Cloghane - Brandon Festival of Lughnasa - July
Dingle Regatta - August
Ballyferriter Eigse Chorca Dhuibhne - September
Anascaul Tom Crean Walking Festival - October
Local Forest Trails
Glanteenassig Wood - Castlegregory
Two Family Rooms
