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Photos: A selection of Killarney Guesthouses - (center
row, left to right)
Woodlawn House, Kathleen's Country House, and Killarney Lodge; surrounded by (from top left, clockwise) Old Weir Lodge, Rivermere, Glena - Harmony Inn Guesthouse and Slieve Bloom Manor; and bottom row, Gleann Fia Country House. |
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| Killarney's guesthouses come in every vintage, size and price range, and they all convey the individual personalities of their owners. Some offer only a handful of rooms and others are larger than hotels. The places featured below offer all rooms with private bath/shower (en suite) unless otherwise noted. Here are some of my favorites: | Price
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Killarney GuesthousesFuchsia House, Muckross Rd., Killarney, Co. Kerry, tel. 064-366-3743; fax 064-663-6588; e-mail: fuchsiahouse@eircom.net. Located on the main road between Killarney town and Muckross House, this 4-star guesthouse was purpose built, insuring that all 10 bedrooms are well-equipped and specifically geared for guests. As its name implies, the house is set back from the road, surrounded by colorful gardens of fuchsia and other flowering bushes and plants. Owners Marie & Neil Burke known for their breakfasts (full Irish or vegetarian), served in a bright conservatory room overlooking the terrace and gardens. € to €€ Web site: www.fuchsiahouse.com Gleann Fia Country House, Lower Coolcorcoran, Killarney, Co. Kerry, tel. 064-663-5035. For peace and quiet, yet easy access to the buzz of Killarney town, head to this luxurious guesthouse run with enthusiasm and finesse by Conor and Bridget O’Connell. Nestled in a wooded river valley one mile north of Killarney town, it takes its name from two Gaelic words describing its location (Gleann Fia means “Glen of the deer”). The 3-story house offers 20 modern guestrooms with 21st century amenities and comforts. The antique-filled public areas include a conservatory/sun room, guest lounge with open fireplace, complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits, and an honor bar, and a reading and CD music library. The grounds include an outdoor patio, natural gardens with wildflowers, and a river walk along the River Deenach. The owners have thought of everything to provide guest comfort – in many ways, it is like a boutique hotel in miniature – a real gem. € Web site: www.gleannfia.com Glena House – Harmony Inn, Muckross Rd., Killarney, Co. Kerry, tel. 087-950-0482; e-mail: info@harmonyinn.ie. This award-winning guesthouse provides a warm welcome and a handy location. It is situated on the main road between Killarney town and Muckross House — a 5-minute walk from town. 26 rooms are available (including triple, quad and family rooms) and home-baking is a specialty as is a healthy options breakfast. € to €€ Web site: www.harmonyinn.ie Kathleen's Country House, Tralee Rd., Killarney, Co.
Kerry, tel. 064-663-2810; fax 064-663-2340; e-mail: info@kathleens.net.
Over the years, this contemporary family home has evolved from a small
house with a handful of bedrooms to an award-winning 4-star multi-wing
guesthouse with mansard roof, panoramic windows, and a total of 17 guest
rooms. Hostess Kathleen O'Regan Sheppard has developed her house while
maintaining the highest quality standards and providing major hotel comforts
(such as power showers and orthopedic beds). A totally non-smoking house,
it sits on 3 acres of gardens and grounds, next to a dairy farm about
one mile north of Killarney town. Closed: early-November - early-March.
€ to €€
Web site: www.kathleens.net
Rivermere – Harmony Inn, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, tel. 087-950-0482; e-mail: info@harmonyinn.ie. Situated mid-way between the Killarney National Park and town center, this custom-built 4-star guesthouse sits within its own walled grounds amid shady trees, with parking at the front door. There are 29 well-fitted rooms with all modern amenities including power showers and orthopedic beds; some rooms also have balconies. Triple and quad rooms also available. € to €€ Web site: www.harmonyinn.ie
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