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Strand's End House is located at the foot of Cnoc na dTobar and is close to the Fertha River. This is the closest bed and breakfast to the stage-end of the Kerry Way at Foilmore. Walkers can be collected from here for free by prior arrangement and dropped back on the trail in the morning at Coars if desired.
Fáilte Ireland have graded Strand's End House as a 3-Star Bed and Breakfast. All bedrooms are en-suite with showers and have televisions. Tea and coffee is served to guests upon arrival.
Free transport is provided to Cahersiveen to secure an evening meal. Alternatively, guests are allowed to bring back take-away food to eat in the dining room. The well-maintained gardens are there for residents to relax in and enjoy the flowers and surrounding views.
Within easy distance of Strand's End House is the ancient pilgrim path that climbs up past the stations of the cross to reach the summit of Cnoc na dTober (690m). The return hike can be completed in around 3 hours.
Boat trips can be arranged to Valencia, Beginish and the Skellig Islands. Bicyles can also be hired in Cahersiveen, allowing the chance to visit popular tourist attractions such as the stone forts at Cahergal and Leacanabuaile in addition to Ballycarbery Castle, the ruins of which date back to the 16th Century.
