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Portrait of the Past

  • 12 guests

  • 6 bedrooms

  • 6 bathrooms

    +1 extra toilet

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Standing proudly within beautifully manicured gardens at the foot of the McGillicuddy Reeks mountain range, this stunning country house will give you everything you could wish for in a rural retreat and more. The journey up the sweeping driveway towards the home is breathtaking in itself. Surrounded by greenery, you’ll feel any tension you once held slip away as you inch closer towards this majestic house – step inside the entrance hall, and it doesn’t disappoint. With so many classic features on display as you amble through the rooms, you won’t know where to look, and yet it’s been sympathetically brought into the present day, providing all of the home comforts you need for a memorable stay. Built in 1740, with a recent refurbishment, this home mixes traditional elegance with charm, sophistication and modern touches. Winters spent here will be wonderful, with the fire crackling in the drawing room you can settle down on the sofa with a good book and a glass of red and feel warmed through to your core. At the end of a busy day, the promise of climbing into the crisp white sheets of your four-poster bed will be something to savour. Draped in your serene sanctuary, you’ll fall into an effortless slumber. If you can tear yourself away from this charming home, you can enjoy a spot of golf next door or travel a little further afield to enjoy a guided walk. With a plethora of activities on your doorstep and your country manor to return to, your stay in County Kerry will be one you’ll treasure forever.


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What to expect


Highlights

Explore stunning County Kerry, from your home at the foot of the McGillicuddy Reeks mountain range

Explore stunning County Kerry, from your home at the foot of the McGillicuddy Reeks mountain range

Enjoy a round of golf at Beaufort Golf Course, next door to your home

Enjoy a round of golf at Beaufort Golf Course, next door to your home

Sink into your luxurious four-poster bed at the end of a day exploring County Kerry

Sink into your luxurious four-poster bed at the end of a day exploring County Kerry

Rustle up a delicious home-cooked meal in your sleek kitchen

Rustle up a delicious home-cooked meal in your sleek kitchen

Warm yourself in front of the fire on cold winter nights

Warm yourself in front of the fire on cold winter nights

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Home truths

    While not all bedrooms and bathrooms are photographed, we expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home

    Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay – there's private parking available here

    This home is spread over three floors, with no internal lift, so may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility

    It may be possible to accommodate up to fourteen guests with the addition of two pull-out beds – speak to your host for more information

About this stay


Amenities

Tennis court

Outdoor seating

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Parking available

Washing machine

Bedrooms & bathrooms

6 bedrooms, 8 beds

6 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet

Extras


VIP services

Airport pick up

Daily cleaning

Fridge fills

Additional fees

  • There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Ireland

The population of the Republic of Ireland sits close to five million, yet in 2019, it welcomed over nine-and-a-half million tourists. Why could that be? It might be tempting to put it down to the naturally friendly disposition of the Irish (one of the most widely known Gaelic phrases, ‘céad míle fáilte’, translates as ‘a hundred thousand welcomes’), but there’s a little more to it than that. With more than...

Get around

Train station

Killarney

2 hr 46 min

Train station

Farranfore

4 hr 6 min

Train station

Tralee

6 hr 16 min

Bus stop

Beaufort Bridge

46 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

No pets

No smoking

No parties or events

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 10:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    60

    days

    Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Oliver

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nearly twenty years ago, Oliver and his friend began curating the world's most unique and rustic getaways. Driven by their own unforgettable experience at a chateau, they have grown remarkably since then. Much like Plum, they believe in hand-picked luxury that doesn't break the bank.

This home is a Plum Guide Award winner.

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