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Carrig House

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Junior Suite

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Drawing Room

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View from Presidential Suite sitting room

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Views from Carrig House

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Sunset at Carrig House

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Walk to the Jetty at Carrig House

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Carrig House Front Lawn

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Dinner at Carrig House

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All about the Carrot - Dinner at Carrig

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Superioir Lake View room

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Carrig Country House

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Views from Carrig House

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Overview Facilities & information Arrival information & directions

Overview

Carrig Country House is situated on the shores of beautiful Caragh Lake in Kerry. The restored Victorian house has 17 bedrooms, each individually decorated in period style with antique furniture. Rooms enjoys spectacular views of Caragh Lake and the surrounding mountains. All rooms are en suite with bath and shower.

For the past 21 years, Frank & Mary have operated a very successful Country House & Restaurant and have won many rewards for their hospitality and their Lakeside Restaurant. They are members of Ireland’s prestigious Blue Book.

History

Carrig House was built originally circa 1850 as a hunting lodge, it was part of the Blennerhassett Estate. It has been mainly owned and used by British Aristocracy who came here to hunt and fish during the different seasons.

The house was purchased by Senator. Arthur Rose Vincent in the early 20th. Century. Vincent moved here after he and his wealthy Californian father in law Mr. Bowers Bourne gave Muckross House & Estate in Killarney to the Irish Government for a wonderful National Park. Bourne had originally purchased Muckross House from the Guinness family and gave it to his daughter Maud as a present on her marriage to Arthur Rose Vincent. However, Maud died at a young age prompting Bourne and Vincent to donate the estate to the Irish Government. Vincent remarried a French lady and lived at Carrig for about 6 years, they then moved to the France. Carrig has had many other illustrious owners, such as Lady Cuff, Sir Aubrey Metcalfe, who retired as the British Viceroy in India and Lord Brocket Snr, whose main residence was Brocket Hall in England.

Frank & Mary Slattery, the current owners purchased the house in 1996. They are the first Irish owners of Carrig since it was originally built. They have renovated and meticulously restored the Victorian residence to its former glory.

Food & beverage

The Lakeside restaurant is wonderfully situated overlooking the lake. The atmosphere is friendly, warm and one of total relaxation. The menu covers a wide range of the freshest Irish cuisine.The restaurant has been awarded an AA Rosette for culinary excellence every year since 2008. The restaurant is open to non-residents also.

Grounds & Gardens

Carrig Country House is the perfect setting for fishing, golf, cycling, canoeing and sailing. Here, one finds some of the best walks in Europe plus a wealth of archaeological sites and places of historic interest within easy reach. The house is adjacent to the Ring of Kerry, Muckross House, Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, Ross Castle and many beautiful beaches.

Other facilities

Wifi in public areas
Shared TV room
Games Room with board and card games
Library
AA rosette awarded restaurant
Spectacular lake views

Facilities & information

Summary

19th century buildings

Breakfast included

Parking (free)

No smoking

4 Star Official Rating

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Private/enclosed garden

Garden furniture

Woodland walks

Television

Book library

Luggage storage

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Sitting room

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryers

Telephone

Central heating

Open log fire

Bicycle storage

Food

Restaurant

Cooked breakfast (included)

Dinner available (at additional cost)

Bar

Recreations

Recommended walks

Beach (a short drive)

Pub (a short drive)

Museums (a short drive)

Historic houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Caragh Lake, Killorglin, Ring of Kerry, Ireland, Glannagilliagh, Co. KerryV93 WX83, Ireland

Check In: From 3pm, please contact hotel direct if cheking in after 7pm Check Out: Between 9.00am & 12.00pm

Directions

From Killorglin

Take the N70 from Killorglin in the direction of Glenbeigh on the main Ring of Kerry road. After 2 miles the Promed Offices will be on the left. Travel approximately half a mile further and turn left for Caragh Lake (signposted). Travel for 1 mile. Turn sharp right at Caragh Lake School and Shop. The Carrig Country House entrance is located half a mile on the left-hand side of the road and has a large sign.

From Glenbeigh

Take the N70 in the direction of Killorglin for 2 miles, turning right over the bridge. Continue for approximately half a mile and turn right onto the Caragh Lake road (signposted) before the Red Fox Inn and drive for 1 mile. Carrig Country House is on the right.

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Carrig Country House Hotel, County Kerry