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Bar Cillatah - Close to Kenmare - Great Views over Kenmare Bay

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A stone house with a tiled patio, outdoor seating, and a garden.
A stone house with a dark roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone wall.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a kitchen in the background, and a dining area.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a coat rack, a lamp, and a dining area in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a countertop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Kitchenette
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kenmare, County Kerry
  • Place, Kenmare Stone Circle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cromwell's Bridge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenmare Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dawros

Located in Dawros, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Kenmare Heritage Centre and Catherine Hammond Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cromwell's Bridge and Kenmare Stone Circle. Derreen Gardens and Blueberry Hill Farm are also worth visiting.
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Map
Kenmare, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Cromwell's Bridge - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Kenmare Heritage Centre - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • St. Patrick's Church - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Kenmare Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 36 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PF McCarthys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Stables Brasserie & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Atlantic Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Batch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lounge at Sheen Falls Lodge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bar Cillatah - Close to Kenmare - Great Views over Kenmare Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bar Cillatah - Close to Kenmare - Great Views over Kenmare Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Bar Cillatah - Close to Kenmare - Great Views over Kenmare Bay located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Reenagross Park, Beara Way Walk and St. Patrick's Church. Kenmare Heritage Centre and Kenmare Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. It was just us and the deer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was wonderful. Location was charming and Jer was attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Lovely guests, would welcome them back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home with a stunning view!! Jer was very good to communicate and the check-in/check-out was very smooth. Clean and comfortable home!! Situated very convenient to the Ring of Kerry and easy access to Dingle Peninsula. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay and house !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home up the mountain with sea views. Jer was great but because my cell phone wasn’t working I had trouble communicating at times but I got all the info I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place. Incredible value plus a magnificent view. We had a whole house to ourselves. With two couples, each with full bathrooms including shower and tub with power jets it fit the bill perfectly. We would come back in a heartbeat. In fact if we are ever back in this area we would book this place first. Thanks for being such incredible hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing. Incredible value for the money. We did not want to leave. One of the best VRBO we have ever stayed in. We had an entire house plus a beautiful view. What more can one ask for. Top notch, we would highly recommend this rental to anyone. In fact if we came back here this is the first place we would book. Thank you for being such great hosts. We cannot say enough good things about your place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

A great retreat spot to relax from the stress of traveling.

The property is stunning and for the most part a great stay. The house needs a 'spring' cleaning/update with new linens/pillows and possibly a mattress topper. Jer was very helpful when needed. Thank you for introducing us to a great cultural experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Bar Cillatah

Bar Cillatah was is a wonderful house in a beautiful setting. The house was clean, comfortable and close to the lovely town of Kenmare. Views from the house are amazing. We were able to do day trips from there such as The Ring of Kerry and Kinsale. Jer was an attentive host. We definitely recommend Bar Cillatah!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious accommodation

The photos aligned well with actual property and the grounds were lovely for sitting outside and admiring the views and the wildlife. Only critique we had was the limited supplies available to guests. But still a lovely property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Homey Kenmare cottage

I had heard about this cottage from a friend of mine who stayed there 15 years ago and highly recommended it . We stayed there 4 nights and it was amazing . The views were incredible and it was a special treat to have breakfast outside with the mountain and lake views . The beds were comfortable ( a tough feat for me because of back issues ). The place was very clean and comfortable . It was a special treat for my family to stay there and we all highly recommend . It has been our favorite stay in Ireland so far and we would definitely come back ! Thank you for sharing your special place with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most incredible stay at this stunning property! Jer was really friendly, kind and welcoming, and key pick-up was easy and straightforward. The views were gorgeous from the house, and we loved seeing the deer and hares on the lawn every morning! The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and very clean and comfortable. The kitchen and living areas were bright and airy, with everything we could possibly need. The house is a great base for visiting a lot of the beautiful surrounding areas. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is as it appears in the photos. Nice clean, views are beautiful. There’s even some deer that like to come around. The hosts were responsive and very helpful. Would stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review Barr Cill Atha

We had an extremely comfortable and relaxed stay in this property. It is immaculately clean, spacious and lovely and bright. It is also extremely cosy, well insulated and easy to heat. The location is very private and the elevation of the site provided panoramic views over Kenmare Bay. Jer was extremely helpful and very quick to respond to any issues. We hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fabulous break in Kenmare

We absolutely loved our time in Bar Cill Atha. The house was in the most beautiful of surroundings. All the facilities were excellent in the house. Jer was a pleasure to deal with. I cannot fault the house and our whole party had a great break. We can't wait to return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent House Excellent Location

This is a beautiful property - easy to sit around and do nothing. Easy to spend time in. We were two couples - only dined out one evening. Perfect. Kenmare is an excellent location for touring.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place with fabulous views over Kenmare Bay

We had a lovely stay in this fabulous cottage, high up on the hillside overlooking Kenmare Bay. It's a huge place, with plenty of space indoors and acres outdoors - great for kids to play and grown-ups to relax. I really miss the views - the sunsets over the bay are to die for and waking up to see a number of deer on the front lawn each day was a treat. Loads to do in the local area with the Beara Peninsula on your doorstep and a pub with good food within walking distance.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifully Peaceful Getaway

The property is in a beautiful peaceful location, but only a couple of minutes drive from Kenmare. My family and I spent a lovely week there, and have no issue in recommending it. The owner was always available if needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent House and lovely location

Perfect location for our trip to Kenmare. The property was excellent and we would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coastal Mountains of Ireland

Great location on a hill overlooking Kenmare Bay two miles form Kenmare. Deer and pheasant in front yard. Home very clean and comfortable. Everything was in tip-top working order. Host was helpful and not overbearing. Provided plenty of wood for great (not smoky) fireplace.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The best house ever!!!

We have stayed in several times in Ireland and this is the nicest house ever! The house, the park, the quietness, the "greenkeepers" - Perfect! The distance to Kenmare - Perfect! Taxi Niall Lynch - Super Service! And the price -Super! Thanks, Jer! We will definitely come again....
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beeindruckend

Ein wunderschönes Ferienhaus mit atemberaubenden Blick und in einer so wunderschönen Gegend mit vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Das Haus war wunderschön offen gestaltet und lässt den Blick aus jedem Femster, Platz in die Natur zu blicken. Germe kommen wir wieder und es wird bestimmt nicht unser letzter Aufenthalt gewesen sein.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely Holiday Home

The house is very spaceous and there is very little to complain about. The site is very beautiful and generous. One star less because of the annoying arrival: after a long day of tavelling, we first had to make ourselves familiar with the heating system as we were expected by a cold house. Furthermore, i don't agree that guests have to pay extra for gas and electricity, especially in a house announced as a luxury home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delights of Kenmare Rentals 14-21 September 2019

Myself, my Husband, Son, Daughter-in-Law and 8 month old Grandson had a wonderful week in a beautiful property. The location was perfect with panoramic views over Kenmare Bay. Jer Foley the owner could not have been more helpful or accommodating and we certainly look forward to returning there. Our visit in late September was blessed with beautiful weather and we were able to sit and enjoy the evening sun looking out at Magillycuddy's Reeks whilst the wild deer grazed on our front lawn less than 20 meters from us. Jill
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings

We had a great time in the house. It was a pleasure seeing the deer in the morning and having a cup of tea on the terrace. Plenty to see from there, though you have to drive to the hiking places. We explored a bit the Kerry Ring but actually preferred the Ring of Beara close to the house because it´s not so busy and very wild and beautiful. Communication with the owner and check-in were easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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