Luxury self-catering accommodation in Killarney

Framed by the peaks of MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and the world-renowned Three Lakes of Killarney, the town sits on the edge of Killarney National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve encompassing some of Ireland’s most important native habitats. Here, ancient oak forests and Reenadinna’s rare yew woodland – the largest expanse in Western Europe – provide sanctuary for an extraordinary diversity of native species, including the country’s last surviving indigenous herd of red deer. Follow woodland trails to Torc Waterfall, take to the waters of Lough Leane from Ross Castle, or venture through the glacial Gap of Dunloe on foot, by bicycle or traditional jaunting car. Back in town, independent shops and galleries sit alongside traditional pubs, where spirited live music carries late into the evening.

Beyond the national park, mountain roads wind through Moll’s Gap towards Kenmare, a heritage town at the head of its namesake bay, where a longstanding craft tradition meets a contemporary food scene rooted in local produce. From here, the Iveragh Peninsula stretches west towards the Atlantic, traced by the Ring of Kerry and crossed by the Kerry Way, a long-distance walking route that loops from Killarney through mountain, valley and coastal landscapes. Millennia of human history are etched across the peninsula too, from the Bronze Age stones of Eightercua near Waterville to the iron-age walls of Staigue Fort. After days spent exploring, retreat to our luxury self-catering hideaway near Castlecove, where a private tidal lagoon, Nordic sauna and panoramic terraces overlook Kenmare Bay.