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Carrig Country House

Four Star

Country House and Restaurant, Caragh Lake, Killorglin, Kerry Show on a map

Welcome to Carrig House and Restaurant

This fantastic guesthouse is ideally located on the shores of beautiful Caragh Lake in County Kerry. Carrig House has been awarded an “AA Rosette 2009” for its Culinary Excellence. It has a Winner of “Hideaway of the Year 2009” Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide.

This charming and meticulously restored Victorian residence has a sense of timeliness about it that has captured the imagination of poets and adventurers alike.

View of House from Garden
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Location (Back to top)

Directions

From Killorglin
Take the N70 from Killorglin in the direction of Glenbeigh
on the main Ring of Kerry road. After 2 miles you will pass Promed Offices on the left. Travel approximately half a mile further and turn left for Caragh Lake (signposted). Travel for 1 mile. Turn sharp right at Caragh Lake School and Shop. The Carrig Country House entrance is located half
a mile on the left hand side of the road and has
a large sign.

From Glenbeigh
Take the N70 in the direction of Killorglin for 2 miles, turning right over the bridge. Continue for approximately half a mile and turn right onto the Caragh Lake road (signposted) before the Red Fox Inn and drive for 1 mile. Carrig Country House is on your right.

 

Description

Situated on the shores of the beautiful Caragh Lake in Kerry, You will find the cleanest air in Europe, beautiful gardens and natural green woodlands with spectacular views across the still waters in the wildness of the Kerry Mountains.

View from Bedroom

Room Features (Back to top)

Carrig House consists of seventeen beautiful bedrooms, which are designed with your comfort in mind. The bedrooms are beautifully furnished with antique furniture.

Facilities include hairdryer, clock radio, complimentary mineral water and ironing facilities. All bedrooms feature ensuite facilities.

Nearby Leisure(Back to top)

Enjoy a long relaxing stroll on the beach nearby.  Angling water sports, bike hire boating, hill walking, horse riding, mountain climbing, windsurfing and sailing can all be enjoyed locally.

While staying at Carrig House and Restaurant, take the opertunity to enjoy the Ring of Kerry Day Tour where you will capture the true scenic beauty of the Kingdom of Kerry. Stop off along to way to attractions such as Dingle, Killarney, Muckross House and Gardens and Torc Mountain.

Killorglin
The town of Killorglin is home to traditional Irish pubs and charming restaurants. The town hosts the oldest and most unusal festival on the 10th 11th and 12th August each year, (Puck Fair). Crowning of a goat!  During this festival you can enjoy loads of street entertainment and music.


 

Sitting room

Facilities (Back to top)

  • After a day touring the breathtaking Ring of Kerry, you can relax and dine in comfort in the Lakeside Restaurant.
  • A la carte menu and also set dinner menu available.
  • Licence to serve alcohol and wine.
  • Guests can also enjoy the beautiful acres of magnificent gardens which is home to 950 shrubs.

Recommendations
Alistair Sawdays special places to stay
Georgina Campbell’s Irelands Guide “the best of the best”
The Michelin Guide
The Good Hotel Guide Best Loved Hotels
Lucinda O’Sullivan “Little Black Book”
Bridgestone Guide “100 best places to stay in Ireland
“Hideaway of the year award” Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide

Childrens Facilities

  • Babysitting Service on Request
  • Cot Available on request
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • Diners Club
  • Laser
  • Maestro Card
  • Visa

Facilities

  • Car Parking - Free on site
  • Car Parking - Private
  • Central Heating
  • Four Poster Bedroom(s)
  • Ground Floor Bedroom(s)
  • Irish Spoken
  • Laundry Service
  • Pets Welcome Outside

Health and Wellness

  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access - Free Wifi
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Power Shower
  • Telephone

Meals And Drinks

  • A La Carte Menu(s)
  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Licensed To Sell Wine
  • Table d Hote Menu(s)

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Boating.
  • Entertainment.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Gun Sports.
  • Gym.
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Leisure Complex.
  • Orienteering
  • Pitch And Putt.
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing.
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Sauna.
  • Snooker.
  • Squash Court.
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor.
  • Tennis Court.
  • Traditional Music.
  • Water Sports.

On Site Leisure

  • Angling
  • Boating
  • Hill Walking
  • Water Sports

Premises Location

  • Lakeside
  • Mountain
  • Parkland
  • Rural
  • Scenic

Recommendations

  • AA Recommended
  • Fodors
  • Good Hotel Guide Recommended
  • Michelin Recommended