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Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Along the Wild Atlantic Way, this beautiful modern self-catering rental house offers a tranquil retreat near Kenmare. Relax in the sitting room with an open fireplace and BOSE stereo system or unwind by listening to the soothing sounds of Cleady River's waterfall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland

On Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way! A beautiful, modern, extended three bedroomed, self catering rental house only five minutes drive from the bustling market town of Kenmare in the south west of Ireland on the Ring of Kerry.
This self catering vacation cottage, which is in its own grounds of over two acres alongside the Cleady River has a (hidden) waterfall giving the relaxing sound of running water, has all the conveniences you would require on a self catering holiday. This self catering cottage has Wi-Fi, satellite TV, washer, dryer, dishwasher, safe and three bedrooms which sleep up to six (two doubles and one twin). Two bedrooms are en suite with a further bathroom for the third room and a separate guest bathroom with wet room. A cot and high chair can be made available on request at no additional cost. We recently had solar panels and an electric vehicle charger installed.
For those cooler evenings and nights there is an open fire place for burning logs and turf. Relax in the sittingroom with a feature fireplace and stove whilst listening to your music through the BOSE stereo system.
We welcome well behaved house trained pets (small fee applies).
Kenmare is a beautiful heritage town located in Kerry, southwest Ireland. It is about a 2 hour drive from Shannon, 90 mins from Cork and 3.5 hours from Dublin.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Leave the keys where you got them on arrival please!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful 4 Cottage 5 Minutes From Kenmare Co. Kerry Ireland
Beautiful 4 Cottage 5 Minutes Kenmare Co. Kerry Ireland
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Beautiful 4 Cottage 5 Minutes Kenmare Co. Kerry Ireland
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Beautiful 4 Cottage 5 Minutes From Kenmare Co. Kerry Ireland
Beautiful 4 Cottage 5 Minutes From Kenmare Co. Kerry Ireland
Beautiful 4 Cottage 5 Minutes From Kenmare Co. Kerry Ireland
Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare Co. Kerry Ireland

About the area

Map
Kenmare, Co. Kerry

What's nearby

  • Beara Way Walk - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Kenmare Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Moll's Gap - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Ladies View - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 39 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sailors Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪PF McCarthys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mulcahys Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Batch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brook Lane Hotel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Carraig An Cappeen, Kenmare Golf Club and Hutchin's Folly. Holy Cross Church and Kenmare Heritage Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous, serene, and Ireland-perfect

Our family of five loved our three nights in this little haven. We had a car so made it easy to be out in the country and day trip to the Ring of Kerry and Dingle. A huge lawn where we had a baseball game with our kids and a two cozy movie nights in. Absolutely delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay near Kenmare

Beautiful property just outside of Kenmare. I wish we had skipped the ring of Kerry drive in favor of walking into town. We had a great time going to town and through the Killarney National Park. The nearby Ring Fort was interesting, also. The rest of the Ring of Kerry, I could have missed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area, great for extended family

Excellent kitchen and two living areas. Wish we could have had the whole family and spent longer here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely rural experience

Tucked at the end of a rural lane, expansive lawn at river’s edge, all fenced and ringed with trees. Interior provides multiple spaces downstairs to gather. Overstuffed couches are not very comfortable. Views/scents/sounds are peaceful. A suggested rural walk into Kenmare was a highlight. The house is a welcome retreat after a day exploring this gorgeous part of Ireland.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

We had a wonderful time
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cleady River Cottage

Beautiful cottage and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house and location

The property was beautiful and the perfect size for our family. It was clean and located on a large private lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary-Anne s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cready Cottage

The house is spacious and so comfortable. The kitchen was really well equipped. There is lots to do in the area, so plan at least a four day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

The highlight of our trip around Ireland! Loved the house, the surroundings, the village of Kenmare! John was an attentive host. We would love to come back someday!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Irish Gem

What a beautiful place to be , the cottage was well equipped, lovely spacious grounds . Couldn’t fault it . Good location for days out at landmarks and atttractions
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg K., Livingston, Tx & Tucson Az USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home minutes from Kenmare

It would be hard to add more to what has already been said. This is a true home away from home, not just a holiday rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kenmare getaway

Cready River Cottage was absolutely fabulous. Great location and a very modern property with all the mod cons you could wish for. Wonderful outdoor space with gardens and a bubbling stream. We had lovely breakfasts outside with all the family and the weather was an added bonus. Will definitely rebook in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The accommodation is perfect , a lovely quiet stunning location . The property had everything you would need. I have given 5 star but would give more if i could. In all 100%
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We enjoyed every minute in this cosy house. It is perfectly equipped, has a of space and the surrounding is quiet and peacefull. The landscape is georgious and there are a lot of things to visit nearby. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cottage in Kenmare

The whole family including kids, grandparents and Alba our dog loved the cottage. We all want to come back. It was lovely to come back each day to the cottage after exploring different parts of the beautiful Ring of Kerry. We loved the decor (stealing a few ideas), enjoyed sitting outside with a glass of wine, and it was great to have different lounges for everyone to do their thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large comfortable house in beautiful surroundings

John was very accommodating. The house is well appointed and while only minutes from Kensale, is down a small road that makes it quite private and quiet. We loved hearing the birds and the stream and nothing else.. Bedrooms are large , beds comfortable. We cooked almost every night and found the kitchen to have all the dishes/pots and pans needed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short 3 Day Stay

Everything was clean, comfortable and cozy. Location was very quiet. Even though we used google maps, and instructions from the owner, we were lost in trying to locate the cottage but a kind neighbor assisted us. (Addresses are not posted on houses or roads in Ireland which is different from America) There was plenty of room for the 4 of us staying, and each had space to move about. It was nice to have a working fireplace to sit next to as well. The rooms are spacious but the beds are firm. It was wonderful to have a washer and dryer since we had been traveling around previously. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

sharon t.

Lovely property

We definitely felt that we were on holiday in this luxury home. The grounds were lovely to enjoy with good weather. The house was immaculate. Unfortunately a negative was lack of response from the owner when we had problems with internet connection. Even the manager had made a phone call on our behalf. This created an issue for us as we had an unintended business issue arise which we could not address.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gail (and Jim) W., Exeter, NH, USA

Lovely Cottage

We had a wonderful week at Cleady River Cottage -- the cottage is extremely comfortable, is fully equipped for a family - with plenty of room to spare. The owners have thought of everything. The owner is very helpful and very responsive to all questions and information. He quickly responded to our questions. The cottage is located near to Kenmare - a lovely base for visiting the Ring of Kerry and Beara Peninsula (we thought the BEara was even nicer than the Ring of Kerry!)... and for hiking in Killarny Ntl. Park. This is a walker and hiking paradise! We were very, very sorry to leave this bit of paradise and would highly recommend the cottage most highly. Our group of middle-age siblings and spouses had a terrific stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F., Superior

This was a wonderful home and hated to leave!!

This was such a beautiful home in a great setting. It was well-equipped with everything we needed whether for cooking, cleaning, relaxing, or sleeping. Having a washer and dryer was such a help as we were there for one week. The kitchen had everything one needed as well as the entire home. I cannot say enough about this home as it was so PERFECT!! The owner was so helpful and gave us great suggestions for places to eat as well as information about the area. We were a group of 5 women: 3 from the US and 2 from Denmark and it was such a relaxing place to start and end our days while there. It was so clean, comfortable, and felt right at home here. I know we all loved it here and I would recommend it highly to friends and family. And I hope to return one day!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Great place for families

My family and I truly enjoyed our stay at Cleady River cottage. We were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful new family room with the cozy fireplace and huge windows. (It wasn't in the photos when I booked it) There was plenty of room for all of us to cook, eat and play together but enough room where we could have some quiet time apart. We loved the rural setting with the rushing river in the back and the surrounding farms. A great place for after dinner walks! My granddaughter particularly liked "talking" to the sheep and roasting marshmallows in the backyard fireplace. The location was very convenient to Kenmare, where we could pick up scones for breakfast, go shopping, golfing, or listen to traditional Irish music in the pubs. I would highly recommend this property to friends and family and would love to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Perfect stone cottage home in Kenmare

This is a wonderful new cottage home with everything you need. It has an especially nice kitchen (fully stocked) and dining area, and a warm living room. The bedrooms both upstairs and downstairs are comfortable. We made Kenmare our home base, with day trips to the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, Gap of Dunloe and more. The home is exactly as pictured in the photos, but maybe even nicer. It is quiet and peaceful, and one of the few in this area that is completely stone outside. The town of Kenmare is less than a five minute drive, but one can walk or run to town using the back roads. Be sure to check out the Kenmare market with the most lovely fresh food, and the Kenmare golf course down the road. Wonderful food is to be had in Kenmare's restaurants, which are way above pub food fare. The fish and chips place in town was the best breaded cod I've had (fresh from the Atlantic). We truly enjoyed our stay and thank the owners for sharing it with us.

6/10 Okay

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful property

The property and house were beautiful. It would have been extremely helpful to have an accessible property manager. We arrived at sunset and the house was very cold. It took quite a bit of effort to get the heat going in the house. The internet did not work and we did contact the owner. There were issues with plumbing, etc that should be addressed. I don't think there is a hands on property manager. No soap in showers, bathrooms which we found odd. The property and house are beautiful but some things were greatly lacking
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Alice M.

Beautiful location

The property is beautiful has a couple of little issues. There is a problem with the hot water it gets scolding hot and you can’t adjust. Was coming out hot in cold water taps everywhere except kitchen. Made showering an experience. The kitchen was fully equipped but the cabinets where very unorganized and the oven definitely needed cleaning. The bedding was very comfortable except the top covering was heavy and hot and there wasn’t any top sheets. Towels plentiful but needs the cupboard sorted out. Difficult to locate with google would advise a sign at top of driveway naming cottage. The fireplaces where great and layout works very well. Beautiful piece of property with lots of privacy to enjoy the yard in nice weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andreas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2. Aufenthalt im Cleady River Cottage

Unser 2. Aufenthalt in dem sehr schönen, stilvoll eingerichten, geräumigen Haus mit sehr guter Ausstattung. Ruhige Lage. Kenmare gut zu erreichen.Sehr positiv:Neu hinzugekommene Lademöglichkeit für Elektrofahrzeuge und Breitband-Internet
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025