Irelands Travel And Accommodation Guide

The Homestead Farmhouse, County Kerry.

Self-Catering House Rental Accommodation Located Close to Killorglin Town ~ Home of Puck Fair

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Bord Failte Approved Accommodation

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All Year

Mrs. Joan Curran, The Homestead - Seanabhaile, Coolbane East, Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland.

Telephone: +353-64-44356,       Email:


House Rental Accommodation

The Homestead is a recently renovated farmhouse located three miles from Killorglin Town along the beautiful Ring of Kerry. The house is situated on a working dairy and beef farm close to the where the Kerry Woollen Mills Factory is situated.
The house is secluded with trees and is very private.


The Homestead has four bedrooms, an en suite double and single room interconnected, a double room and a single room, and so can accommodate a family of 6 people. The sitting room has an open fire, electric storage heater, colour television and video. The dining room has an oil range cooker and electric heater. The kitchen is fully equipped with all modern conveniences including electric cooker, dishwasher and microwave. The utility room is equipped with clothes washing and drying machines. There is oil fired and electric heating in the house.


The Homestead - Seanabhaile is located three miles from Killorglin, the home of Puck Fair, which is held annually on the 10th - 12th of August. The fair is intrinsically linked with Killorglin Town and so a bronze sculpture of King Puck was erected in 2000 to commemorate Puck Fair.
Killorglin Town is the gateway to the naturally beautiful areas of Caragh Lake (9km long and 1.5km wide), Glencar and the fishing village of Cromane. These areas are paradise to the fisherman and the lover of fine scenery.

Ring of Kerry House Rental Accommodation

Killorglin Town is also the gateway to the beautiful Ring of Kerry which is known worldwide for its heritage sites and stunning scenery. The Ring of Kerry is a 112 miles journey and covers the towns Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Kells, Caherciveen, Waterville, Caherdaniel, Castlecove, Sneem, Kenmare and Killarney.
There are quite a number of heritage and archeological sites on the Ring of Kerry. Any information which you may require regarding these sites or information on tours which you propose to undertake may be obtained from your host Joan Curran who is a qualified Failte Ireland Tour Guide.
Close to The Homestead lies the Kerry Woollen Mills, a wonderful old stone building which dates back to the 17th Century when King Charles II of England granted a charter to merchant Edward Sealy to establish a woollen manufacturing industry. A full range of woollen manufacturing takes place at the factory to-date. There is a factory shop located on the premises and the public are welcome to visit.
There are many visitor attractions located close to The Homestead including Kerry Woollen Mills, Ballymalis Castle, Kate Kearneys Cottage and the Gap of Dunloe making it a perfect touring base.


The Homestead Farmhouse

Rates For 2008

SeasonPer Week
AprilEuro 240
May - JuneEuro 250
July - AugustEuro 400 - 450
SeptemberEuro 250
OctoberEuro 240
NovemberEuro 220
Rest of Year By Request

Travel Vouchers Not Accepted Credit Cards Not Accepted Ample Parking Oil Fired Central Heating Open Fire Television Washing Machine
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Within the locality the following can be enjoyed:
  • Killarney Town, National Park and Muckross House within a 20 minute drive
  • 6 Golf Courses within a 30 minute drive
  • Equestrian Centre - 10 minute drive
  • Golden Sandy Beaches - 30 minute drive

How To Get Here

From Killarney: Take the N72 (killarney/killorglin road)for approximately eight miles until you arrive at a signpost for the Kerry Woollen Mills on the righthand side of the road, take a right tuen and at first crossroads take left and drive down to fifth house on the left which is The Homestead (Seanabhaile). There is a Virginian creeper plant growing on the gable wall and all doors and windows are painted red.



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