Historic Manor House Overlooking Killarney Lakes

We loved the home, the owners were kind and helpful. We found many things to do in the area and the surroundings were gorgeous.?

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

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!

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.

Second time. Perfect family retreat.

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 !

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.

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.

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!

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.