Shannons Gate Holiday Home Killorglin

Shannons Gate Holiday Home is situated on the scenic Ring of Kerry in a tranquil location close to Killorglin town in County Kerry. From this holiday home you will be treated to majestic mountain views of the Slieve Mish Mountains, the gateway to the Dingle Peninsula.

You will be ideally placed for touring the much-loved and colourful towns of Dingle (50km), Killarney (21km), Portmagee (55km), Caherdaniel (61km), Kenmare (53km) to name but a few. Killarney is situated on the shores of Lough Leane and is a popular stop on the Ring of Kerry scenic drive, and the start and finishing point of the 200-km Kerry Way walking trail.Shannons Gate Holiday Home Killorglin - Sleeps 6 to 8Situated on the scenic Ring of Kerry this pretty holiday accommodation is bright, spacious and attractively decorated. The spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area has a large feature fireplace with open fire, ample seating and a TV. The kitchen is well equipped, providing all you need for a comfortable self-catering holiday in Kerry. The table in the kitchen and dining area can seat 6 comfortably and conveniently there is extra seating at the kitchen counter to accommodate extra guests.

This pretty holiday home has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 to 8 guests comfortably:

- King-size bedroom, sleeping 2
- Double & Single bedroom, sleeping 3
- Double & Single bedroom, sleeping 3

Important Note: Shannons Gate Holiday Home Killorglin is suitable to accommodate a group of 6 adults and if there is a mix of adults and children the holiday home can accommodate up to 8.

The family bathroom has a bath with separate shower cubicle, hand basin and toilet.

Outside this pretty holiday home there is a large lawned garden with wonderful mountain and countryside views. Garden furniture is provided so you and your guests can relax and take in the scenic surroundings.About Killorglin & the Local AreaShannons Gate Holiday Home Killorglin is 2km from the vibrant market town of Killorglin which boasts an excellent selection of restaurants, pubs, shops and cafes. This town sits on two magnificent routes, the scenic Ring of Kerry and Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

Killorglin is also in the Reeks District, home to Ireland's highest mountain, making our holiday accommodation a great base for a walking or hiking holiday in Ireland. Carrauntoohil is Ireland’s highest mountain and at 1,038.6 metres it is located on the Iveragh Peninsula, close to the centre of Ireland's highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy's Reeks.

The area surrounding Killorglin is very scenic and there are an array of marked walks and cycling trails in the area, bicycle hire is available in the town. The local municipal library in Killorglin is home to the works of the Irish artist Pauline Bewick. There is a weekly country market featuring local produce and a large public playground. Things to See & Do in KerryThere are several sandy beaches within 16km of our holiday accommodation near Killorglin. Dooks Beach is the closest sandy beach, a 20-minute drive away. A lovely sheltered beach just 3 miles from Glenbeigh village off the Ring of Kerry Road. Beside Dooks Beach there is a very well regarded 18-hole golf course called Dook's Links Course. From here golfers will be treated to spectacular views of the Dingle Peninsula, Cromane and Inch beach.

Close by is Rossbeigh Strand on the Iveragh Peninsula and on the other side of the bay is Inch Strand on the Dingle Peninsula. Rossbeigh Strand is the perfect place to go horse riding and is home to the annual Glenbeigh Racing Festival every August. Inch Strand is a 5km long sand spit jutting into the sea between the outer Dingle Bay and inner Castlemaine Harbour overlooking magnificent Iveragh and Dingle Peninsulas.

For an unforgettable experience drive the Ring of Kerry, a 179km-long scenic drive passing through rural seaside villages on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Plan ahead and visit Skellig Michael, a rocky island with an abandoned 7th-century Christian monastery. In the summer months boats leave from Portmagee making the 12km crossing, sure to be a memorable adventure.

A self-catering holiday in Kerry is a must, known for its pockets of Irish-language speakers and striking terrain, rugged coastline and mountains. You and your guests will leave with lasting memories and a longing to return again and again.