Carrig Country House
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Carrig Country House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star guest house in Killorglin, on the Kerry coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 16 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
Country house hotel with gardens, elegant, antiques-filled rooms & acclaimed dining.
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Claim this listingStaying in Killorglin
A hilltop town on the River Laune, the traditional gateway to the Ring of Kerry, best known for the ancient goat-crowning of Puck Fair every August.
Killorglin sits on a hill above the River Laune, on the Iveragh Peninsula, right where the road to the Ring of Kerry properly begins. It is a working market town rather than a manufactured tourist stop, with a genuine main street of shops and pubs running down to the river bridge, which gives a stay here a different feel from the more scenic villages further round the Ring.
For a B&B in Killorglin, that position is the main advantage. You are close enough to Killarney and its lakes to visit easily, but based in a town that sits at the start of the Ring of Kerry route proper, with Caragh Lake, the Kerry Bog Village and the road toward the Gap of Dunloe all within a short drive. It suits a stay built around touring the peninsula by car, with somewhere lived-in to come back to each evening.
The town is also known well beyond Kerry for Puck Fair, held every August, when a wild mountain goat is crowned "King Puck" and paraded through the streets for three days of markets, music and horse trading. It is one of the oldest fairs of its kind in Ireland, and it shapes the town’s character even outside fair week, when Killorglin settles back into a quieter salmon and trout fishing town on the Laune.
Things to do near Carrig Country House
Puck Fair
Held every year on the 10th to 12th of August, Puck Fair is one of Ireland’s oldest gatherings, centred on the crowning of a wild goat as "King Puck" on a stand above the town. Street markets, horse trading and music fill the town for the three days, and it draws visitors well beyond Kerry.
The Ring of Kerry
Killorglin sits at the start of the Ring of Kerry, the signposted touring route around the Iveragh Peninsula. From the town you can pick up the road toward the Gap of Dunloe, Waterville and the wider Ring, or head the short distance into Killarney National Park.
Caragh Lake
A few miles from town, Caragh Lake is a long, quiet lake set against the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, popular for salmon and trout fishing as well as walking and watersports. It is a good half-day trip for anyone wanting scenery without the busier Ring of Kerry traffic.
Kerry Bog Village
A small open-air museum on the road out of Killorglin, the Kerry Bog Village recreates a nineteenth-century bog settlement with thatched cottages, a forge and traditional Kerry bog ponies. It is a straightforward, low-key stop on the way toward the Reeks.
Carrauntoohil and the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks
Ireland’s highest mountain and its surrounding range are visible from around Killorglin and reachable within half an hour, making the town a workable, less crowded base for hillwalkers heading into the Reeks compared with staying in Killarney itself.
The River Laune
The river that the town sits above is well known for salmon and trout, and the riverside path and bridge are a pleasant stroll in their own right, giving a sense of the town’s working fishing history alongside its tourism.
Getting to Killorglin
Killorglin sits on the N70, the road that forms the start of the Ring of Kerry, with Killarney about half an hour away and Kerry Airport a similar distance, making it a convenient base for anyone flying in. Bus Éireann services run through the town on Ring of Kerry routes, though a car is the most practical way to see the peninsula properly. The town itself is compact enough to walk once you’re settled in.
Booking Carrig Country House direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed guest house
Carrig Country House holds a 4-star guest house rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
No fees, no middleman
Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
A better stay, direct
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Carrig Country House, common questions
Where is Carrig Country House?
Carrig Country House is at Glannnagilliagh, Caragh Lake, Killorglin, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 WK83). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Carrig Country House?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does Carrig Country House have?
Carrig Country House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star guest house under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 139 Google reviews.
Is there parking at Carrig Country House?
Yes, parking is available. Confirm the details with the owner when you call, especially at busy times of year.
How many rooms does Carrig Country House have?
Carrig Country House has 16 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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