Historic Luxury Rental Manor Coolclogher House-on 68 Acres

• How to feel like royalty!

  How to feel like royalty!

  • Guest Siri
  • Date of stay 11/08/12
  • Review Submitted 11/27/12
  I searched high and low, and all over Europe, to find the perfect place to celebrate my birthday, and I luckily found Mary and Coolclogher. And it was more than perfect, and everything like a dream. We went 7 girls and stayed for 4 nights, and we felt like royalty the hole time. The house and the surroundings are spectacular! It is in the middle of nature, quiet and beautiful, whit lots of places nearby to explore. Private, but at the same time close to the charming little town of Killarney. The rooms are huge, but cosy and with a homelike feel to it. Nicely decorated, great fireplaces, and whit stunning views. And the owner, Mary, was so helpful both in the planning stage, and during our stay. I can´t thank her enough. We rented the hole house, and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to get away from everyday life and experience something extraordinary. Bring your girlfriends, the whole family, or friends with family, and get a memory for life! I can´t imagine no better place to get married. So if you are searching the web for the perfect place; this is it. Write to Mary, and you will soon hear her friendly voice on the phone.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• A Wonderful Home Away From Home

  A Wonderful Home Away From Home

  • Guest Traveler
  • Date of stay 04/20/12
  • Review Submitted 10/16/12
  When I starting looking for a place to stay on our first visit to Ireland, I found the listing for the Coolclogher Manor. Shortly after sending a request to VBRO, I received a warm, wonderful, informative phone call from Mary [the first of many – thanks Mary]. At the end of our first phone conversation, I knew it would be the location for us. Our new “home away from home.” Our reaction driving up to the manor –WOW! Exiting our vehicles, we met our hostess Mary who warmly welcomed us to Ireland and answered our many questions. She was also very helpful in arranging our Gap of Dunloe tour. H-O-S-P-I-T-A-B-L-E. Our reaction stepping into the manor was another – WOW. The large windows offered wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. The home is superbly decorated with antiques, art, timber floors, and luxurious rugs. Wandering through the fully equipped kitchen, a separate formal dining room, and two large living rooms with the open fireplaces, and the many bedrooms, we knew this was the ideal base for our stay in Ireland. L-U-X-U-R-I-O-U-S P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N. The pictures posted on VBRO for this house are wonderful. Be sure to look at them! If you’re planning to visit southwestern Ireland, seriously consider staying here. The location is superb for making day trips in every direction very doable. All ten of us related travelers would highly recommend this manor and we look forward to a return visit.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• An Absolute Marvel.

  An Absolute Marvel.

  • Guest Jason
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  I could sit and write a novel about our week long stay at Coolclogher House. The pages would number in the many hundreds and be filled with words like "exquisite", "breathtaking" and "surreal". My wife and I were so fortunate to have our wedding at Coolclogher House this past September. Our immediate family and some friends joined us in what was the most amazing week of our lives. Leading up to our vacation Mary, the matriarch of the property, and I had many detailed email exchanges. She informed me that I shouldn't worry about anything at all and that she'd have everything in order by the time our family had arrived. She's wasn't kidding. Every detail had been buttoned up from fireplaces being staged some peat heat to the bottle of Jameson's waiting eagerly on the kitchen table (as requested). Mary masterfully runs the home, crossing all t's and dotting all i's, as her husband Morris tends to the extensive grounds. Together with the help of Lisa and their daughter Katie, the entire property seems to take on a life of it's own. It truly is a world class experience. Then there is the property itself. Again, in lieu of drafting a novel, there are so many words that could be configured in brilliant assembly that would never do the place justice. It's just that good. The home, each bedroom, the kitchen, the reading room, the dining room, the great hall, each fireplace, the old stable houses, the backyard, the backyard's backyard, each so unique and offering a place to create memories and realize dreams. These people and this property have allowed my family, my wife and I to create irreplaceable memories that will be with us forever. We are truly grateful to Coolclogher House and we plan on visiting many times again.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Many thanks Jason and Jamie it was a delight to have you and your family stay with us .We wish you much happiness in the future and look forward to welcoming you back soon .

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Americans in Ireland!

  Americans in Ireland!

  • Guest Annette
  • Date of stay 08/18/12
  • Review Submitted 10/12/12
  Our family had a bit of a reunion this year in Ireland. We are from all over and we decided to rent a house and travel around the Ring of Kerry. For some of us it was our first experience in the countryside. We certainly were not disappointed. The house is warm and welcoming as are the owners. Any wish or need you have is fulfilled. After busy days sight seeing it was so nice to come back to this home and relax in front of a fire. The accomadation is first class. Easy to get around the town and park. I honestly can't say enough about our overall experience. Thank you and your family Mary. All the best!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for taking the time to write this review and look forward to seeing you in the future .

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• 30 in Killarney

  30 in Killarney

  • Guest Patrick
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 10/11/12
  I recently organized a trip to celebrate my 30th birthday on the Emerald Isle. I found Mary and Maurice's home online, and it looked like the perfect place to stay for a family of fourteen. I saw the pictures posted and they looked absolutely incredible (as you can see). In most cases, I find pictures tend to enhance objects over the Internet, however, in this case - the pictures could not possibly bring justice to a home such as Coolclogher (as hard as that is to believe). We pulled up to the house and felt as if we arrived in the setting of a movie! It was remarkably breath taking, complete with a horse, outdoor dog and cat, and the sound of sheep echoing from a distance. We were greeted by Mary, while Maurice was manning the landscape out front. They were extremely welcoming, and helpful throughout the entire visit. With a group our size, you can imagine the difficulties trying to appease everyone, and yet Mary manage to assist in setting up the perfect daily itineraries. The proximity to downtown was very convenient. It was a three minute drive in to town, and cheap taxi fare - if you are looking to take advantage of the many "blarney" filled pubs in Killarney! I am a Golfer and was fortunate enough to play several rounds on my trip. The host of the 2011 Irish Open (Killeen Course - Killarney Golf & Fishing Club) is a ten minute drive from Coolclogher, and is a wonderful course. We also played the famous Old Course at Ballybunion, which is an hour drive north. The property edges up to the Ring of Kerry, and within 15 minutes from the house you will begin your journey around the Ring. There is not a single thing I would change about my experience at Coolclogher. Memories were created that will last a lifetime!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Magnificent luxurious very comfortable manor home.

  Magnificent luxurious very comfortable manor home.

  • Guest college friends
  • Date of stay 05/26/12
  • Review Submitted 10/10/12
  Our large group of 13 adults found this home to be very comfortable as well as elegant. Each of the 7 bedrooms had its own full bathroom. The beds were all king size and very comfortable. A fire was set daily for us in each of the two parlors. The kitchen had a pot belly stove that kept it warm and cozy for eating and reading. Our bedrooms and baths were cleaned daily. The owners, Mary and Maurice, gave us a warm Irish welcome and assisted us in choosing restaurants, pubs and sites to see. The home is centrally located to take day trips to Dingle, the Ring of Kerry, Kenmare, Muckross House, golf courses such as Tralee and Waterville, the Magillicuddy Reefs (please excuse my spelling). Of course, the town of Killarney, within a 5 minute drive, had a great deal to offer as well. Just a note - all bedrooms were on the second floor. We look forward to returning to Coolclogher in the future.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Manor-style living in Killarney

  Manor-style living in Killarney

  • Guest George G.
  • Date of stay 08/19/11
  • Review Submitted 01/30/12
  On our August 2011 trip to Ireland, we visited the delightful town of Killarney in County Kerry. Located on the Ring of Kerry, this popular destination offers everything your heart desires, from golf to castles, horse-drawn jaunting car rides through Killarney National Park, walking trails and wonderful restaurants. The town is tourist friendly with lots of places to stay, but none finer than Coolclogher House. We had the good fortune to spend two delightful weeks at the magnificent Coolclogher House. This luxurious mansion dates back to 1746 and has been beautifully restored to its original glory (with modern plumbing). The manor house sits on more than 60 acres of walled and secluded land that provided us with both privacy and a gorgeous outdoor setting - complete with horses, sheep and rolling green meadows. A walk across the meadow to the edge of the estate property rewards you with beautiful views of the mountains, the Killarney Lakes and the spire of St. Mary's Cathedral. Inside, we got a taste of luxury living in an 18th century manor. Together with our dozen or so friends and fellow travelers, we utilized every room that the house had to offer. From the seven bedrooms to the spacious and beautifully decorated parlors and sitting rooms, we were comfortably spoiled day and night. We prepared some fabulous meals in the fully-equipped kitchen and enjoyed them either sitting at the large wooden table in the country style kitchen or in the formal dining room. Throughout the day, you could find a group of us sitting in front of a cozy fireplace reading or sharing our experiences with friends and family on our iPads and laptops. Our hosts, Mary and Maurice, who own Coolclogher House and are responsible for how beautiful it looks both inside and out, were there when we needed them and mostly invisible the rest of the time. They are a delightful couple and getting to know them enhanced our experience. I even received a singing lesson from their lovely daughter, Katie! Killarney is a must see for any visitor to Ireland. But, it's not often that you get to say that the accommodations were one of the highlights of your visit. Coolclogher House was that and more and we look forward to returning there someday.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/4

• Heaven in Ireland

  Heaven in Ireland

  • Guest saeed k.
  • Date of stay 09/17/11
  • Review Submitted 01/27/12
  what a great home in such a wonderful setting. when you add incredible accommodations and absolutely first class service you have an experience that our group had when we visited Mary's home in Killarney. for any group that is visiting Ireland and the Killarney area, and are looking for a base from which to sight see, fish and/or play golf you could not ask for a better location and a more serene setting than Coolclogher House. flexibility is the norm. the first 5 days we traveled and ate out the last two we asked Mary to bring in a chef for a sit down dinner(absolutely amazing service and food to die for), another night the chef prepared Irish Stew and left it for us to enjoy in a casual setting. every evening we had a choice of two sitting rooms with a wonderful peat fireplace and comfortable seating for the 12 of us. general consensus of the group was that the next time we are in Ireland we will definitely go back to Coolclogher House. A gem of a house and a great host. Thanks Mary.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• Christmas 2010

  Christmas 2010

  • Guest Gary
  • Date of stay 12/27/10
  • Review Submitted 09/24/11
  OUr family spent our Christmas Holiday in Ireland and a week of that time was spent at Cooclogher. It was without a dobut the hightlight of our vacation, very relaxing, and close to everything in town. House is everything as described plus more. Just this past week our family began looking back on that vacation and all agreed it was just wonderful. Highly recommend.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Many thanks Gary for kind comments we hope to see you and your family soon .

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3

• Like an Irish Dream Come True !

  Like an Irish Dream Come True !

  • Guest Catherine
  • Date of stay 06/01/10
  • Review Submitted 03/31/11
  Had a wonderful stay at this very beautiful manor. The entire time our group felt like royalty ! The rooms and funishings were top notch and the owners of the property, Mary, Maurice and daughter Katie were delightful and so helpful planning our day trips.The views from the en suite rooms were like postcard pictures of the Irish countryside.So peaceful and quiet we slept so soundly.We were just a short trip to Killarney to visit the churches,pubs and shops (could easily be walked in daylight hours) The manor in short is just magnifient and we plan to bring our entire family back this spring. Coolclogher would be a wonderful venue for a family reunion or wedding ! 5 stars all the way !!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

We are open all year the weekly rate is €4000/E6500/per week plus security deposit
Cntact us regarding any special offers and part week rental  coolclogherhouse.com
We can provide information on cooks/chefs/staff etc
contact us on our website coolclogherhouse there is a link below the rates page .
Coolclogher House Ring Of Kerry Ireland is recommended by all top travel guides
One of the top places to stay in Ireland
Guests love the peace and quiet,beautiful scenery, great food.
We are always happy to answer any queries you may have.We are also on facebook .

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.