Carrig Country House Hotel, County Kerry

Historia

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.   

Comida y bebida

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.

Terrenos y jardines

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.

Otras instalaciones

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