Pancake Cottage stands on The Strawberry Field, itself to be found, high up in hills on the road between Moll’s Gap and Sneem in County Kerry. Here, not far from Moll’s Gap - and to the delight of the travellers seeking sustenance on this quiet and lovely road - Peter and Margaret Kerssens specialise in making pancakes.
The large selection of pancakes come in both sweet and savoury flavours. On the sweet side you might fancy one from the Guilty Pleasures selection – marshmallows, strawberries and chocolate or a Fruity banana, cinnamon, maple syrup and mixed nuts.
If your taste is more towards savoury flavours you might try the Gourmet Brie, mixed nuts and red berry coulis or The Good Stuff – a mix of quinoa, beetroot, hummus, peppers, spinach, onions, beans, apple, cranberries, strawberries and roasted seeds.
But if you aren't in the mood for crepes, you could try the soup, the Dutch apple pie or some ice-cream. You’ll also find teas and coffees here, made with their own spring water, and a good selection of soft drinks, even beers and wines.
While working your way through the pancake menu, you’ll enjoy some terrific views from the garden terrace, over the valleys and the foothills of the mountains - quite amazing surroundings. The garden needs fine weather to be enjoyed, but if it is cold or damp (or both), you’ll be nice and cosy inside the two storey cottage, near the wood burning stove.
Allow time to take a look at the gift shop too, where there are paintings, sculptures and cast iron products among an unusual selection of strawberry-themed souvenirs.
This is a really useful place to know about when touring in the area, especially as it is open all year.
