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Blackstones House

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Glencar, Kerry Show on a map

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Rated 10.0 by GoIreland customers
(3 ratings)

Blackstones House
Céad míle fáilte means a hundred thousand welcomes in Ireland, a greeting that awaits you at Blackstones House.
Blackstones B&B; and House Rental Accommodation are situated at the foot of Carrauntuohill, Ireland's highest mountain, scenically situated besides Blackstones Bridge near Lickeen Wood.

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Location (Back to top)

Directions

Located at the foot of Carrauntuohill, Ireland's highest mountain, scenically situated besides Blackstones Bridge near Lickeen Wood.
Form Killorglin Drive over the Bridge take the first left continue for about 1Km, then take the next right for Glencar continue ofr about 15km and follow the sign for the Blackstones house.
From Killarney Take the N72 to Killorglin then follow the directons metioned above for Killorglin
From Tralee Take the N70 form Tralee follow the directions as far as Killorglin and then follow the directions mentioned above for Killorglin

Description

Blackstones House has breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, Caragh river, Blackstones Falls and the McGillycuddy Reeks.

Room Features (Back to top)

Blackstones House
Each room has a panoramic view of the river, mountains and woodlands, together with the soothing sound of the Blackstones Falls.
All bedrooms are en suite with television, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer.
Each of the rooms are decorated to the highest of standards and are very large and spacious.

Ideal Touring Base(Back to top)

An ideal base for touring the Ring of Kerry and the Beara Peninsula. During your stay you can also enjoy the many leisure activities available close by icluding Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre offer a wide range of activities for Adults and Children which include canoeing, rock climbing, orienteering, bouldering and windsurfing. Fishing, hunting and leisurely forest walks can be enjoyed during your stay at Blackstones House.

Golf

There are an abundance of Golf courses located within driving distance, Killorglin, Killarney, Beaufort, Castlerosse and Dunloe to name a few( most open all year round).

Close by there are also a number of spectacular sandy beaches, these include Rossbeigh, Banna Beach and Inch.

Reviews for Blackstones House(Back to top)

Total Score 10.0/10 (from 3 reviews)

  • 10/10 for Bedrooms
  • 8/10 for Rest of house
  • 10/10 for Breakfast
  • 10/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 10/10 for Welcome
  • 10/10 for Cleanliness
  • 10/10 for Friendliness
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10/10

Stephen from Antrim

Stayed 09-2012
Solo traveller

10/10

Brendan from Conna

Stayed 08-2010
Family with kids

Freshly squeezed orange juice was served at breakfast, a very rare occurence in accomodations in Ireland!

10/10

Anonymous from Valley Center

Stayed 05-2009
Mature couple

Blackstones was a great place to stay. Being in the middle of the Ring Of Kerry, it was a perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area. The rooms were great as was the surrounding scenery and river.

Facilities (Back to top)

Blackstones House
In our guest dining room you will be greeted each morning with panoramic views of the Caragh river.
Home cooking is our speciality.
Evening meals are also served upon request. We have a wine licence allowing you to choose your wine of your choice from our selection.
We are also more than delighted to accommodate you if you have any special dietary requirements.

Childrens Facilities

  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • Laser
  • Visa

Facilities

  • Car Parking - Private
  • Central Heating
  • Garden For Guest Use
  • Ground Floor Bedroom(s)
  • No Smoking On Premises
  • Pets Welcome Outside

In Room Facilities

  • CD Player.
  • DVD Player
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access - Free Wifi
  • No Smoking
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Television

Meals And Drinks

  • Licensed To Sell Wine
  • Packed Lunches On Request

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Boating.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Orienteering
  • Rock Climbing

On Site Leisure

  • Angling
  • Boating
  • Forest Park
  • Hill Walking

Premises Location

  • Lakeside
  • Mountain
  • Riverside
  • Rural

Recommendations

  • Fodors
  • Michelin Recommended