Luxury Self Catering Accommodation. With a spectacular waterfront location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean & Ballinskelligs Bay, Fuchsia Lodge is a luxury purpose built holiday home ideally situated on the Ring of Kerry. Surrounded by a half acre of private garden with stunning views of the Atlantic – the lodge makes an idyllic retreat for anyone that wishes to explore and enjoy the Southwest of Ireland. Everything about Fuchsia Lodge is designed with the guests ultimate comfort in mind. It is tasteful in its décor, stylish in its choice of furnishings and fabrics and creative in its use of light.
Located just outside the village of Waterville, the property is wonderfully secluded yet very conveniently sited: Fuchsia lodge overlooks a beautiful secluded beach at Loher, it’s a ten minute walk to the much acclaimed Hogs Head golf course, a five minute drive to the renowned seafood restaurants and pubs in the village of Waterville and the market town of Cahersiveen is only 15 kms away
Fuchsia Lodge is located on the Wild Atlantic Way and is in the center of the International Dark Sky Reserve. The night sky around the lodge is one of the most amazing views you will enjoy, including the milky way on clear nights. The low levels of light pollution provides a unique opportunity to stargaze!
The village of Waterville is famous throughout the world for its championship links golf course & superb sea trout and salmon angling. The area is blessed with some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland & offers walkers and cyclists endless possibilities for sightseeing & touring. The area boasts an abundance of ancient historical sites, among these are the 6th century Skelligs UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Stone Fort at Loher and 6th century ruins on Church Island. The area is particularly popular with artists & nature lovers. There are endless possibilities to experience the indigenous flora & fauna first hand. The village has attracted numerous celebrities over the years, from Charlie Chaplin to world famous golfers, such as Tiger Woods and Mark O'Meara.
Fuchsia Lodge has four bedrooms, all en-suite & elegantly furnished. Slightly different in size & shape, they all share a common point in decoration & simple sophistication.
All lavishly furnished with rich textiles, dark stained furniture & Egyptian cotton bed linens. There are three king-sized bedrooms & a spacious double bedroom. One of the king-size rooms can be made up as a twin room, if preferred. The open-plan kitchen, dining room & living room is the focal point of the home. The feature dormer window offers breathtaking views directly on to the bay & the majestic mountains, which tower high above the water. The fully fitted kitchen includes a microwave, dishwasher, oven and hob.
Additional facilities include a sauna, a fully equipped utility room and wet room and a mezzanine relaxation area with a library, flat screen TV, Satellite. Under floor heating and high performance double-glazed windows ensure a cosy, comfy living environment no matter what the weather is doing outside. Open Plan Living Room & Dining Room. Seating area to accommodate 8-10 people. Flat screen TV. Optiflame Fire. Mezzanine. Seating area. Library.
Fun Fact: Did you know? "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" was filmed on the Skellig Islands? You can take a boat tour out to the islands and see where it all happened or you can hike up our mountain and see it from there!