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Amazing Courtyard - The Loft at The Priory Killarney Courtyard Cottages

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing Courtyard - The Loft at The Priory Killarney Courtyard Cottages

Built in 1780, The Priory is a truly unique piece of property built by the local Lord Kenmare for a French aristocrat fleeing the French Revolution. Inundated with old world character, this property of the O'Donoghue Family is a place of welcome, comfort and intense charm.

Set on the door step of Killarney National Park we have two Courtyard Stone Cottages all of various design and layout. The cottages are tucked into a very beautiful and quite walled courtyard setting.

The Loft and Coach House cottages were meticulously restored between 2004 and 2006 and will offer you a retreat in style and comfort.

So if you are interested in hiking, biking, golfing, shopping or want to take a cooking class all this can be arranged. Killarney town centre is 1 km or a 10 minute stroll, in the opposite direction over the river you are immediately upon a pedestrian way snaking its way 2km into Killarney's 11,000 acre National Park, Muckross House & Gardens. A 5 minute walk to the INEC. Ask about mid-season specials.

Also ask about airport pick ups or Tim driving you around 'The Ring' and Dingle.

Please contact us by email or telephone and we will answer all your questions that you have.

Keywords: Self-catering cottage, Coach House, Loft, Historic, Courtyard, vacation home,

Property manager

Bernadette O'Donoghue

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please inquire.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

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Killarney, Co. Kerry

What's nearby

  • INEC Killarney - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Kerry Way - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ross Castle - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Muckross House - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 6 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tango Street Food - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Flesk Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lir Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Golden Chopsticks - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Courtyard - The Loft at The Priory Killarney Courtyard Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Courtyard - The Loft at The Priory Killarney Courtyard Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Courtyard - The Loft at The Priory Killarney Courtyard Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Courtyard - The Loft at The Priory Killarney Courtyard Cottages located?

This family-friendly Killarney cottage is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of INEC Killarney and Killarney National Park. Killarney House Gardens and Cinema Killarney are also within 15 minutes. Killarney Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Amazing Courtyard - The Loft at The Priory Killarney Courtyard Cottages Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

Great stay
Lovely property with a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Killarney.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reaves N.

The priory
Excellent location. Owners were great and very communicative. Beautiful home. Convenient to all sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

First trip to Ireland and a perfect location
Ideal location in Killarney, very friendly and responsive hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Great place!
We had a wonderful stay here. The place was beautiful and everything was perfect! The owners were super helpful and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Simply Amazing!
The Priory is an amazing place to stay when exploring Killarney and the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Family holiday
This property has all the magical culture but with the space for a family to enjoy. The amenities were great. Being so close to town where everything is walkable but still have privacy was perfection. Highly recommend this centrally located spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Family vacation
Fairytale charm, warm and enchanting home. Great location. Beautiful courtyard…loved spending time with 2 pups. Bernadette was super friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Wonderful hosts and cottage!
Lovely spacious 3 BR cottage in nice area of town near river. An oasis with courtyard and back garden. Gorgeous plants and flowers everywhere. Super helpful and responsive hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horst S.

Stay in the historic Ireland
We stayed for 3 nights with a family of 6. The property seems to be a historic building that has been meticulously renovated for modern times, without loosing the feel of Irish tradition. It is at the edge of town, with a 15-20 minute walk to the center of town. It feels like old-Ireland with a modern makeup. Definitely would go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect Location for Family Trip
This was our most comfortable accommodation during our Ireland trip and we wished we had stayed longer. Beds, bathrooms, linens were perfect and we had everything we needed. It had plenty of room for our group of 7, including children and adults, it was in a great location for the immediate area as well as day trips, and the host was very helpful. My children also appreciated borrowing the resident pups!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Family in Ireland
This was our first time in Ireland. Killarney is a great place with access to all the best spots to give you the Ireland experience. The priory provided our home away from home with a cozy garden rustic feel. While it was a good walk to Killarney it provided the perfect spot for the 6 of us to enjoy Ireland!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Even Better Than The Description
We pulled up to this amazing and magical place. Absolutely lovely property tucked off a main road. We were so close to everything and there were awesome touches like free sparkling and still water out of a tap. We picked apples off the tree before our day trips. The place is so charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Absolutely wonderful week at the Loft!
My husband and I just finished up a fantastic week-long stay in the Loft. Bernadette and Tim were superb hosts and they have done a remarkable job in restoring their property with modern amenities while keeping its historic charm. Very comfy and private but within walking distance to Killarney town, Killarney National Park, and Ross Castle. The heated slate floors, access to taps with sparkling and still water, and 10-cup electric coffee maker were the icing on the cake! We loved every minute of our stay and hope to return to the Priory one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

D R.

Magical
Absolutely perfect. Our family (2 adults,3 kids) could not have imagined what a true delight our stay would be. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. The loft is much bigger than we imagined and left us wanting for nothing. Thank you Bernadette for everything. Truly our favorite part of our month long holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M., Wilmington NC

Delightful!
Our stay at the Priory was Wonderful we could not have found a more delightful place. There were 4 of us traveling together, we used the Priory as our home base for the Killarney , Dingle, Cork areas. Tim O'Donoghue, the owner, was extremely helpful and friendly. The accommodations were clean, well stocked with the basics, very comfortable, and close to town. We will stay there again on our next trip to Ireland, and would not hesitate to recommend the Priory to anyone looking to book a place in that part of Ireland.

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

Felt like a neighbor
I rented this space for a 3 week adventure in Ireland and it was a wonderful experience. The home was the best combination of new (appliances, etc) and old (cool gardens, beautiful old Stine buildings). Very walkable to downtown and nearby the National Park. . My hosts and their family were kind, available and helpful. Very responsive to our needs. Don't forget to visit the Killarney Brewery. Highly recommend
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Christina C.

Charming space in a beautiful setting!
Our family of 4 really enjoyed our stay. There was ample space and lots of privacy for all. This location was close to absolutely everything you could want in this part of Ireland- walking distance to great eateries & grocery stores. Right on the ring of Kerry and the Killarney National Park. It was a great homebase for us during our 5 day stay. A few things to note when renting an authentic & historic space that has been restored……the building itself is old and can be a bit damp. Also difficult to get heat to all levels evenly….top floor was a little chilly. All in all would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

November in Killarney
We came to Killarney end of November. Rained most of our time and we had a marvelous time. Biked around National Park. No competition with other visitors. The Lofts at Priory were most comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Irish garden estate
This place is the quintessential Irish stay. Absolutely beautiful grounds and garden space. Our family of 7 stayed in the loft cottage- fit us all perfectly, spacious, IMMACULATELY clean, safe, super convenient to many stops on the Ring of Kerry. HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Killarney in My Dreams
Tim & Bernadette were great hosts. We were there for a month and it was the perfect location to visit the surrounding area. The town of Killarney was walking distance and the entrance to the national park just a mile up the road. The house while built in 1780 has been totally restored with all the modern convivences.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Great house in a fabulous location
We had a lovely stay in the Loft. It was very well furnished and equipped. Very spacious and comfortable for the four of us and our dog. Great location for getting into the town or out into the countryside and coast. The surrounding area is stunning! Only suggestion would be to leave some instructions on how to regulate the heating. We were a bit chilly after getting a soaking when out one day and it was difficult to warm up and dry our things. But this was very minor issue and didn’t detract from our stay in any way. Many thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Great short family stay in Killarney!
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Tim & Bernadette’s Loft at the Priory. We just wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy it more, but we had a busy travel schedule. Everything was just as described, and they were very accommodating to our late arrival. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian K.

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Home feel close to everything
The host is a wealth of useful information. The cottage is spacious, well equipped, and matches the pictures/descriptions well. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend. Oh, almost forgot, they have two dogs that greet you with love.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura I.

Wonderful Stay
My family of 4 had more than enough space to relax at this wonderful loft. Ideal location allowed us to visit many sights in the area. Hosts were top notch, answering so many of my questions before we even arrived in town. Greatly appreciated their insight before and during our vacation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024