Historic Manor House Overlooking Killarney Lakes

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Carriglea House
Entrance Hall
Carriglea House overlooking lakes
View from carriglea House

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
£500
avg per night

Explore the area

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Killarney, County Kerry
  • INEC Killarney
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Muckross House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ross Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 6000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 16
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Queen Beds and 5 Single Beds
Price is £500 avg per night,

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About the area

Killarney

Located in Castlelough, a neighbourhood in Killarney, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a lake. INEC Killarney and Cinema Killarney are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ross Golf Club and Killarney Riding Stables. Travelling with kids? Consider Killarney House Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Killarney Race Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • INEC Killarney - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Muckross Abbey - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Muckross House - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ross Castle - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 9 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Garden Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tango Street Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lir Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Chopsticks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Historic Manor House Overlooking Killarney Lakes

Carriglea House is a ‘historic house’ and is one of the jewels in the crown of Killarney accommodation. Its location alone is unrivalled, sitting on a slight rise overlooking the lakes and mountains, in a peaceful countryside setting but still within walking distance to Killarney town and across the street from the entrance to The National Park. There are pubs and restaurants and a supermarket within a few minutes walk, along a promenade. The house itself like the setting is totally unique, it has kept its old world charm but with modern conveniences discreetly included. This period house has an interesting history mirroring the history of Ireland from the landlord era to the present day.
The rooms are all large with the drawing room and dining room featuring some wonderful antique furniture and large bay windows with lake views. The bedrooms have their own private bathroom. The kitchen is modernly equipped with the addition of an AGA stove which will be the one piece of equipment you will long to take home with you. The kitchen larder which s an old confession box adds to the charm. There is a laundry room with large washer and large dryer in the house.
The grounds are large with huge lawns and mature gardens with some very interesting features, including a pond and it's natural water fountain. The entrance to the National Park is just across the street, which allows your group to pursue different interests, maybe it’s a jog or a romantic lakeside stroll or visiting an old abbey, its all there on your doorstep.
We also have a self-catering courtyard cottage available on the property.

Property manager

John and Eileen Beazley

Languages

English
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Amenities

Breakfast available
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
May not suit a large number of young children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Manor House Overlooking Killarney Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Manor House Overlooking Killarney Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Manor House Overlooking Killarney Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Manor House Overlooking Killarney Lakes located?

This family-friendly Killarney farm stay is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Killarney National Park and Lough Leane. Cloghereen Blue Pool Walk and INEC Killarney are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Historic Manor House Overlooking Killarney Lakes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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Carriglea House - April 22

We booked Carriglea House for a family holiday. Everyone loved the house, warm, clean and lovely large rooms. It has a wonderful atmosphere. Very easy to find and well placed to explore Killarney and Kerry. John and Eileen were lovely hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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The Doherty’s at Carriglea House

We loved the home, the owners were kind and helpful. We found many things to do in the area and the surroundings were gorgeous.😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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Fantastic experience

Wonderful few days in a house full of character in a most ideal location. John and Bernie were attentive hosts and we would all love to return in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Write A.

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Completely at Home in a Beautiful Home

From the moment we walked into Carriglea House, we felt completely at home. Elegant and comfortable, with gorgeous views of Killarney National Park directly across the road, and an easy walk to pubs and shops in town, this house was everything we dreamed it would be for ourselves and all our guests. We spent hours talking in the sitting room, enjoying ourselves around the table with beautiful dinners prepared by local catering company and cooking school, Just Cooking, and walking the trails of the park to explore the stunning lake along with Muckross Abbey and Muckross House. Our hosts, Eileen and John, were delightful and helpful in every way we needed, and made us feel the house was ours while we were in it. We loved using the AGA (something I've always wanted to have in my own home!) and the professional dishwasher that leaves dishes spotless in 2 1/2 minutes! We absolutely loved our week there and have already made reservations for next year. Looking forward to coming back for many years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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Family Gathering

Carriglea House was a perfect choice for my wife and myself, our daughter, her five adult children and several spouses. We were eleven total, and we could have comfortably housed a few more. The rooms were large and comfortable with many bathrooms. The washer and clothes dryer also came in very handy. The view was perfect, including the three donkeys my grandaughter fed carrots and apples to every day. We loved the central location of the house just outside the town of Killarney with all it's tourist sites, restaurants and pubs. We spent a day exploring the area around the lakes, including a wonderful small boat tour across all three lakes. The house is also right on the Ring of Kerry and very close to The Dingle Peninsula and many other sites. I'm certain every member of our group would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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Good as ever

Second time. Perfect family retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T., Visalia,Ca

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Amazing property

Just returned from 12 day stay with 12 family members 6 adults 3 teens and 3 kids . Wonderful to spread out over 7 bedrooms with each group having their own ensuite bathroom ! This house is so homey and comfortable! Lots of parking and with two additional cottages on site you could host a huge family tenuous here ! The furnishings took you back in time to an elegant era. Kitchen and bathrooms are modern and there’s a huge fridge and washer and dryer . Eileen our host is a lovely person with great suggestions ! Her husband John came to our rescue when our attempt at a fry up set off the smoke alarm! Wonderful location minutes from town but peaceful and beautiful! A vacation we will cherish !
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy c., Bethesda, MD

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Perfect Oassos for family of 15

Eileen and John are ideal hosts. I had 1 million questions for them as we arranged this trip for our family and I answered them all. Their home is incredibly well acquainted with room for everyone. We took up all seven bedrooms. We had a catered dinner the second night for a company, eileen recommended. A little husband and wife team provided an amazing meal. They were called caraway catering. We played lawn games in the evening, took bike rides, runs, hikes, right from the Carriglea House across the street to the opening of the Killarney national park. We were walking distance to the grocery store, the gas station, the bike, rental, and a hearty walk into town . We met a nice Irish tabby the first day and he ended up arranging for us nightly taxis to get us all into town for dinner and the pubs so no one had to drive. We did day trips to Kenmare and Dingle. We swim in the water at Killarney lake a lovely little beach. There's so many restaurants and pubs that were fantastic. I can't name them. I highly highly recommend this property for any group of any size. If I could give six stars I would.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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Fantastic Stay in a beautiful place

Eileen was a great host and this 200 year-old house had charm, room and provided us a great location for day trips all over the southwest section of Ireland. Magnificent setting and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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A Gem!

Spent over 2 weeks at Carriglea House with extended family - could not have been more pleased. Spacious rooms, great kitchen, good gathering space, generous dining room - but best of all, fabulous outside area for evening games of kickball among the grandchildren. The location is great for setting out every day to tour southwest Ireland and the National Park across the street offers as much walking, hiking, biking and lake frontage to enjoy as you could want. Killarney town has great food, pubs, shopping and groceries, as well as a great playground for the little ones. If we ever return to Ireland, we will certainly return to Carriglea - eileen is a very helpful and attentive host; all Irish people we came in contact with were so welcoming and accommodating - we felt very much at home!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

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Conference in Killarney

We have stayed in many non hotel rental properties. This property was by far the finest we have ever occupied. The owners were extremely accommodating and personally hospitable. The location, views (especially from the bedroom) and ambiance was perfect. The house itself was clean, well maintained with exquisite furnishings. We do intend to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel s.

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Great week

What can we say about CARRIGLEA House that hasn’t been already said - Eileen is an excellent host and she thinks of everything - the welcome basket was a very thoughtful gesture and all 12 guests appreciated it. The house is perfect for large group and we had lots of space - both inside and outside - the kitchen was amazing and all meals were enjoyed in a group setting- dinning room table is big enough for large groups The house is more than close to town and easy to get into and out of and only a short walk - area is fantastic Thanks again Eileen and see you soon
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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Absolutely fantastic!

In June 2022, we finally got to take the trip we had planned for exactly two years earlier. So much anticipation! We had a large family group gathering from AL, GA, MD, PA, and NY, arriving by car and train. We met at Carriglea House and it was so much fun to gather together, choose our bedrooms, and check out the house! We found that the house exceeded our (high) expectations. It's nicely decorated and comfortably furnished. The kitchen is outfitted really well and the dishwasher served our group often. We enjoyed meals in the spacious dining room, and relaxed after dinner in the sitting room and TV room. Card games, jigsaw puzzles, music, laughter, and sharing our day's events...what a wonderful home away from home! One of the best features of the place is the location, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. We also enjoyed walks to the Lake Hotel, and some of us made it on foot to Muckross Abbey, Muckross House, and even Torc waterfall! (Be aware, that's a long walk). On more than one evening we had a walk to the lake across the street. We enjoyed being out of the traffic and congestion of the busy town, yet close enough that it was a short drive away. Killarney is really a great location for a family, because there's truly something for everyone. At the house there was plenty of parking which was nice since we had so many cars. The driveway was large enough that the Deros Tours mini-bus could pull up and pick us up. Two of our most fun days were private coach rentals, which took us to the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula. Several of our group also really enjoyed the Gap of Dunlop with Deros, and they also picked us up. The parking in town isn't easy, so we were glad to be picked up and dropped off. Eileen was wonderful, and each day I was in contact with her so I could ask questions or get suggestions. We didn't meet John but he is the one who handled the booking which was fine as well, although dealing with VRBO wasn't that easy because their payment system changed between our deposit and our final payment (over two years later!) We had one issue with the dryer and it was fixed the next day. That was fortunate and much appreciated. I can highly recommend the Carriglea House. Our family has been talking about it frequently since our return. It was really a magical trip, and our comfortable accommodations made the trip so special and memorable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

lisa j.

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killlarney mansion

home is lovely, a bit dated. property is gorgeous. wish home had some provisions, salt and pepper, laundry detergent...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., evanston, Il.

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Great stay in Killarney

Just left Carriglea Manor with my husband, five grown kids and two girlfriends. We had a wonderful trip. There was plenty of room for everyone with bedrooms left over. It's so nice for everyone to have their own space and bathroom. Even the common rooms were wonderful. The view of the mountains, lake, sunsets were what really made this place unique. (Not to mention Paddy and Lizzy!) Eileen's hospitality and generosity were truly charming. We hope to get back someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

maureen e., Drexel Hill, PA 19026 USA

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Wonderful family and friends vacation place.

We had an excellent experience at Carriglea House. The owners were so friendly and gave wonderful suggestions for a great vacation in the Killarney area. Their home is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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Great family vacation

Good location near Killarney and attractions scenic view from large yard adequate parking very friendly and helpful host sufficient bedrooms for 4 families 7 adults 7 children horses and donkey interact well with children and adults highly recommend for a large family group of various ages
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

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Great Find

Couldn't have picked a better place to stay with my adult children and two young grandchildren for their first visit to Ireland. The view out the front door was terrific and plenty of room for the youngsters to run around in the front yard or to play with the horses. The family ran, biked and walked all around the national park across the street. A short car ride to Killarney's pubs and restaurants. Our hosts provided a welcoming environment, clean home and help with a couple of our needs. There was nothing to disappoint us and I feel lucky to have found this listing as easily as I did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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Emerald Isle

If you don't feel the beauty and friendliness of Ireland after staying at the Carriglea House it's time to pack it in.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

connie p.

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Wonderful family vacation!

I don't know if there's enough space for a complete picture of our wonderful time at Carriglea House. The location was perfect, the views magical! The hosts, Eileen and John were attentive and fun to be with (we saw Eileen more frequently, but John was always around and available as well). We loved learning about the family history of the home and because of this - the area. The beds were very comfortable, it s quiet and peaceful for sleeping. As it was a bit cool, the kitchen with the AGA oven was a centerpiece - felt weird at first and now we'd like one! It cooks perfectly! The kitchen was large enough that all of us could be in there at the same time. The location afforded us the ability to explore nature easily - all of the available hikes, as well as day trips to wonderful cities and tours. We recommend the Ring of Beara as it was so beautiful and remote! We loved the little town of Kenmore! They care a lot about responsible stewardship of the land and we were also happy about this- recycling was available and easy. Waking up to the view with the horses and donkey and having a cup of tea or coffee and quietly reading to get the day started was another favorite! Perfect for the 13 of us - our 6 children, their partners and our new grand baby - we were all perfectly cared for! We would happily come back! The Powe/Watts Clan from Michigan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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A Delightful Week Beyond Expectations!

The VRBO posting for the Carriglea House appeared too good to be true. We found it to be far better. Setting at the end of a long driveway off the Ring of Kerry road, Carriglea has sweeping views of the lakes and mountains of Killarney National Park. Breathtaking, peaceful, relaxing. The interior of the house is as beautiful as the exterior, configured just as depicted in the pictures. Bedrooms are roomy; most with private baths. The formal parlor provided a perfect setting for our grandchildren to put on Irish Dancing Exhibitions each evening. The house was clean, comfortable and welcoming. The owners, Eileen and John Beazley who live in a separate cottage on the property, were gracious hosts and provided special touches to make our stay enjoyable. The welcome basket of groceries and additional treats were most appreciated. Our week in Killarney was wonderful! The Carriglea House provided our family with the perfect environment to experience and enjoy this part of Ireland. We look forward to coming back in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Forrest L., Stoughton, MA, USA

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Bring Your Clan

The Carriglea House is perfect for a family group. With 7 BR’s; a huge Dining Room; formal parlor and drawing room; and a large kitchen it easily accomodates your clan. The grounds are magnificent plus 2 horses, donkey, and an adorable cat make it a pleasure to enjoy the outdoors. A bit of a long walk to Killarney center but very easy access to the National Park just across the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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Mahoney's from USA

We had a group of 20 people and rented the manor and 1 cottage. Our stay in Killarney was wonderful and everything went smoothly and we just fell in love with Eileen. The manor, cottage and grounds are beautiful and welcoming. Plus, we lucked out with the weather, blue skies with some clouds. We hired Kerry Coaches to take us around the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula, the driver was so skilled along the narrow roads. We also hired Caraway Catering to bring full Irish breakfast in most morning, it was amazing! We cannot thank Eileen and John enough for their hospitality and ease with communications and conversations. We will miss you, your beautiful home and cannot wait to come back! The Mahoney Family :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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Awesome Family Trip

Carriglea House is in a perfect and serene location, surrounded by beautiful scenery, yet within a short drive (or 30 min. walk) of lively Killarney town. The house was historic, pretty, roomy, comfortable, and clean. Host John and Eileen couldn't have been nicer.....very warm and welcoming, helpful when we needed it, but allowing privacy for us at the same time.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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Lovely home, location and owners!

Our group absolutely loved this house and all of the extras provided by the hosts, including a nice, big Bun coffee-maker and American-sized washing machine and dryer! The area is simply dazzling with beautiful views of Killarney National Park right from the upstairs windows. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019