Owner chronicles: sibling sanctuaries

In County Kerry, Brian and Catherine have transformed abandoned dwellings into soulful havens. Brian's Lost Cottage preserves historical elements with minimalist white interiors; six miles away, sister Catherine's Limehouse Cottage reveals its agrarian past through original stone and sustainable materials. Both homes meld into the landscape, from mountains to Atlantic shores, each offering an authentic connection to Ireland's dramatic countryside.

From the owners

"On a summer's day, our local beach comes alive with the laughter of generations, from first to fourth cousins, all united in the magic of this place."