Kerry Castle, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland Vacation Rental

Kerry Castle is an attractive mid Georgian house situated just off the Ring of Kerry, five miles west of Killarney. Set in forty acres of woodland overlooking the River Laune, it is ideally placed for exploring the many attractions of Kerry. The original building on the site was a short castle, so called because it was only two stories high, built by Captain O'Sullivan in 1641 and attacked by Cromwell's forces in 1654, the west wall being demolished. In about 1760 the present house was built, the remaining three walls of the castle forming the hallway. The interior was altered in 1830 and the chimneypieces and plasterwork date from this time. Totally refurbished in recent years it is now available for holiday rentals. It offers four large double bedrooms, each with king-size beds convertible to twin (two single beds) and ensuite bathroom.

The Courtyard Cottages were converted from the 18th century stone courtyard buildings. They have been decorated and furnished to a very high standard. All the bedrooms have Egyptian Cotton bed linens and can be king size double or twin bedded and all have ensuite bathrooms. All the cottages have fully equipped kitchens with double ovens, microwaves and dishwashers and utility rooms with washing machines. A gas clothes dryer is shared by the cottages. The sitting rooms are equipped with flat screen satellite televisions, DVD and CD players and an open fire. Each cottage has a patio with teak garden furniture and barbecue. All the cottages have wireless internet access. Laune Cottage, the largest of the four cottages is south facing and has four ensuite bedrooms, one of them on the ground floor. It has a very large kitchen and drawing room with double doors that fold back to create a large entertainment area. Flesk Cottage has three ensuite bedrooms and a double aspect sitting room facing southwest and a spacious kitchen. Both Keal and Torc Cottage have two ensuite bedrooms and are west facing and have comfortable sitting rooms and well equipped kitchens and are ideal for singles, couples and small families.

County Kerry is heaven for golfers. Six of Golf World's Top 100 British and Irish Courses are in Kerry; and Kerry Castle is ideally situated to enjoy them all. The Castle provides some of the finest trout and salmon fishing in Kerry. Writing in Trout and Salmon Magazine David Barr described the castle waters as “…..the nearest thing to paradise I have seen”. Lake Fishing on the Lakes of Killarney and mountain lochs and Sea Angling are both available locally.

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Children welcomed

No pets

No smoking

Some homes allow events, please ask

Rates vary depending on time of year and number of guests

High season and holiday rates are higher

Gas/electricity metered and charged per consumption

Refundable damage deposit required

50% down to book

Balance due 60 days prior

Please bring proof of identification

Travel insurance recommended

All bookings are final

Rates and fees subject to change without notice