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Cleady River Cottage, Kenmare, Co. Kerry on the Ring of Kerry Ireland
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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kenmare, Co. Kerry
  • Place, Kenmare Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenmare Stone Circle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Beara Way Walk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 90296
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

About the area

Kenmare

Located in Kenmare, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Killarney National Park and Upper Lake, while Kenmare Heritage Centre and Catherine Hammond Gallery are cultural highlights. Muckross Traditional Farm and Aguila Club Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Kenmare, Co. Kerry

What's nearby

  • Kenmare Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Beara Way Walk - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Cromwell's Bridge - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Kenmare Heritage Centre - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪PF McCarthys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sailors Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Atlantic Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O'Donnabháin's Gastro Bar & Townhouse Accomodation - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mulcahys Restaurant - ‬6 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland on 12 Oct 2026 start from £319, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful 4* cottage 5 minutes from Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gorgeous, spacious cottage in a gorgeous part of Ireland. Excellent communication with the owner. Easy check-in. Well appointed kitchen although we found excellent food in Kenmare. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Delighted you found the local restaurants and had a great time Drue! Come back agar next year for more of the same!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home. Private and peaceful. Great kitchen with all amenities for cooking. Great place for relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

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

Beautiful Country Retreat

This country estate lived up to the photos, and then some. It's on a large piece of property at the end of a long driveway, and feels very secluded. The drive into town was very quick, about 5 minutes as advertised. The house and grounds are very well cared for. There are several huge hydrangea bushes on the property that were in full bloom when we were there (mid-July) that we enjoyed a lot. The three bedrooms were ample for us. The kitchen was well-stocked with all we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sander E.

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

Secluded house in Kenmare

We loved this house! It was very private and quiet. Close to town. It was perfect for the four of us. The manager was very attentive to any issues that came up. Convenient place to stay for Killarney NP, Muckross house and the ring of Kerry.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Thanks for staying Karen! Delighted you enjoyed our cottage as much as we do! You’re welcome to bring Alba and the rest of your family back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

The property is wonderful. The house is gorgeous. We used it as a home base for our day excursions. Sometimes two hours back after a long day. My advice would be to make sure you know what your adventure goals are when booking. The town of Kenmare is wonderful. We went every evening for dinner and strolling.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Cleady River Cottage! Just so others are aware, the cottage is a 5 minute drive into Kenmare and not two hours! Your advice to others about planning their day out is good though as the roads in South West Ireland are beautiful for leisurely driving and not built for speed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Peaceful Irish Cottage in a Beautiful Setting

For a second stay in the past two years, we have found our Irish paradise in this lovely cottage home. The sound of the river nearby and the lovely landscape provided a garden setting. The interior is comfortable and homey. We enjoyed cocktails and cards in the cozy sitting room. The location was perfect for day trips to Killarney National Park, the Rings of Kerry and Beara and the Dingle peninsula. The lovely town of Kenmare provides wonderful dining options with their Michelin restaurants and many other fine options. We look forward to returning to this, our favorite spot in Ireland, in the not too distant future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Delighted that you enjoyed your second stay in a year Jill! Let me know when you’re planning your next trip and we’ll get you booked in! Safe journey home!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Sharon, I'm so sorry you had issues with the WIFi while you were in the cottage. Unfortunately I was away and out of mobile coverage and the gardener who you spoke to didn't have the proper code. We have now made sure that all guests get the WiFi code before their visit. Hopefully we'll have a chance to welcome you back again in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gail (and Jim) W.

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review of our cottage and your kind comments about my response times! I do try and help our guests as much as possible. We always want our guests to get a real "feel" for Kenmare and the South West so that they tell their friends and family and hopefully return again themselves someday soon!

About the host

Hosted by John Wallace

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We fell in love with Kerry and Kenmare in particular in 1990 and spent the following 12 years trying to find the site to build our holiday cottage. It took us longer than expected but we love the house and its location so close to Kenmare! We hope you agree!

Why they chose this property

We love the natural stone finish and warmth that the cottage has. With the extension of a sitting room and guest bathroom we now have all the space that a family or couple could want for their vacation in Kenmare. An open fireplace and a stove are just wonderful to light and sit in chatting and talking about the days adventures while sipping a glass of wine!

What makes this property unique

This cottage is in a large garden of about two acres, the Cleady River flows to the rear and sounds so relaxing when sitting on the patio at the end of a busy day sightseeing! With wi-fi, you can investigate where to visit on the following day or catch up with emails. The kitchen is equipped to a very high standard with all the equipment needed to prepare your own gastronomic feast - all you need are the ingredients and ability! We also have a small safe for storing your valuables.

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