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Hillside Holiday Home

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Hillside Holiday Home, Farranfore, Killarney, County Kerry
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Hillside Holiday Home, Farranfore, Killarney, County Kerry
Hillside Holiday Home, Farranfore, Killarney, County Kerry

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Killarney, County Kerry
  • Place, Tralee Road
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Killarney National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, The Kerry Way
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Hillside Holiday Home

Hillside Holiday Home as the name suggests is positioned on an elevated site overlooking the lush countryside close to Killarney town County Kerry. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the wonderful holiday home.



There are a variety of walks and cycling routes in the immediate area surrounding this holiday accommodation in Kerry. This large holiday home sleeping 7 is a 10-minute drive from Killarney and in the opposite direction, Kerry Airport also known as Farranfore Airport in North Kerry.

Hillside Holiday Home Description – Sleeps 8

Set in an idyllic setting with breathtaking views across the Kerry countryside, this unique holiday home is packed with character and charm. This holiday home has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 7 guests comfortably:



Property layout – ground floor:

-Open plan dining room area with wood-burning stove and a dining room table that seats 9 guests.

-Farmhouse kitchen fully equipped: 2 dishwashers, electric oven, microwave, air fryer, coffee machine, washing machine, and dryer.

-Living room with Smart TV and open fire

-Bedroom 1: double sleeping 2

-Separate toilet and wash-handbasin



Property layout - first floor:

-Bedroom 2: double sleeping 2

-Bedroom 3: double sleeping 2

-Bedroom 4: small double sleeping 1

-Bathroom with fitted shower

-Second bathroom with shower and bath



Wi-Fi Available



This wonderful rural retreat is located at the end of a beautiful and sweeping country lane and has a large mature garden with garden furniture available to sit and enjoy the spectacular views of the rugged landscape.

Pet-Friendly Holiday Home

If you reserve a pet-friendly holiday home and wish to bring a dog charges apply. Charges are payable on-site to the On-site Manager @ €25 per dog, a maximum of 1 dog (strictly) per booking. Please reserve at the time of booking via our call centre, as your dog will not be accepted without prior confirmation.

Local Area & Tourist Attractions

The local village of Farranfore lies on the N22 road, approximately halfway between Tralee and Killarney. The village is a 5-minute drive from Hillside Holiday Home and has a selection of amenities including a grocery shop, petrol station, traditional Irish pubs, and several restaurants.



Things to do in the local area:

- Kerry Walk Walking trail

- Ring of Kerry scenic drive

- Killarney National Park

- Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farm

- McGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Range: including Irland’s highest Mountain – Carrauntoohill.

- Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

- Dingle Town & Dingle Peninsula

- Skellig Islands

- Torc Waterfall & Torc Mountain

- Killarney Riding Stables

- Killarney Distillery



IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Heating and Electricity:

This is an extra charge which is mostly payable to the Property Manager/Owner. In some cases, energy is charged at a fixed daily rate or a rate per unit on the units consumed or you are required to top up a Pre-Paid Meter while in others, energy charges are included in the rate you have paid. We advise you to check with the local Owner/ Property Manager before arrival how this is calculated or before making the booking.



2. Security Deposit:

A minimum refundable security deposit of €200 (per property) must be paid before check-in to your holiday home to the local Property Manager/ Owner. This is either taken over the phone by pre-authorising your credit card when you call the Property Manager to arrange your arrival time 48 hours in advance of arrival or at others it is taken on arrival by cash. In some locations and at certain times of year this can increase to €500 per property.



3. Towels:

Towel sets are available upon request at a small charge. Please contact our Call Centre or the Property Manager to arrange (you will find the Property Manager's contact details in the arrival information document sent to you in the final payment confirmation).



4. Internet:

Wi-Fi available

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About the area

Killarney

Located in Killarney, this chalet is in a rural area. Tralee Road and Manor West Retail Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Killarney National Park and Muckross Lake. Castlerosse Leisure Club and Killarney House Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Killarney, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Tralee Road - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Fitzgerald Stadium - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Killarney National Park - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • The Kerry Way - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 18 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Farranfore Station - 5 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shanty Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kerry Airport Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Nugget - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Speakeasy Bar - ‬12 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lut M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming & spacious house, splendid views!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and quaint property. Berda, the owner, is absolutely precious. she was so very helpful. I hope we go to Ireland again so we can stay with her again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Thank you for your lovely review Cathy. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful farmhouse in very quiet Kerry. We were just surprised at the lack of amenities, mainly needing to buy firewood (it was quite cold and rainy) and toilet paper.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2025
Thank you for your feedback Anna Please be sure all comments have been passed on to the relevant department. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Find

This home was very charming and location was wonderful. Easy to get to Killarney and other locations. Host was very responsive and was available when had questions. This was off the main road so privacy was a premium. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Carine

Wonderfull stay in romantic familyhoise

We liked the house, the comfort, the bit remote location and the cows . The beautiful views.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2025
Hi Carine Many thanks for your great review of Hillside View Holiday Home , Killarney, Co. Kerry. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Check-in was flawless; facilities throughout the property were exactly what we required; Wi-Fi was easy to access; property was easy to find and an excellent location to use as a base to see all that Belfast has to offer; a number of excellent restaurants and a small supermarket all within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed here for a week with family, a lovely house in the Irish countryside

Stayed here for a week with family, a lovely house in the Irish countryside. Would 100 recommend for a peaceful stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
Hi Matthew Many thanks for your review of Hillside View Holiday Home, Killarney, Co. Kerry. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and greatly appreciate your business and comments. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Relaxing country stay

The beautiful scenery, and location allowed for the country experience that was close amenities while give the feel of being in the country. The house it self was beautiful and was as if you step back in time in some areas but had the comforts of a modern home.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Hi Andrea Many thanks for your great review of No. 4 Forest Haven, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Jem

This property was hidden away from the road up a hill and very quiet. We all loved the views and the charm of the stone cottage. It is close to Killarney where we were attending an event. There is lots to do in the area or just enjoy the peace and quiet. We hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thank you for your great comments Kathleen. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at the property and are looking forward to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Great location as a base to tour Kerry

Lovely spacious house, with all you’d need in a home from home - except WiFi. However it was refreshing not to have it for the week! Add WiFi and you’d be on to a winner!
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Hi Mairead Many thanks for your great review of Hillside View Holiday Home, Killarney, Co. Kerry. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and greatly appreciate your business and comments. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Unreliable heat and hot water are serious problems.

Cottage is authentic and what we were looking for In our stay. However, heat is only turned on twice per day and hot water maximum usage is two showers in the morning and two in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear you had a nice stay. Hope to welcome you back soon.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aimee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great country location

We stayed in this home for two weeks with the desire to have a location that allowed us to take many day trips. It was the perfect spot and we loved having a quiet place to stay. PROS: *Beautiful, quiet, country setting close to Killarney. *Rock walls, wood accents, fireplaces enhance charm. *Communication with property managers was excellent. *Lots of room for our party of 5. *Good amenities. CONS: *The home is very cold. It would be great for summer months, but not for cooler months. We bundled up often as controlling the thermostat was not easy and home did not hold heat well. This ended up making our stay pretty uncomfortable. *The hot water is not hot. We had to request help from the property managers in order to warm it up. *Communication with Trident Homes (not the property managers mentioned above) was difficult and some information was conflicting. Had I not reached out to Trident on my own, I would not have known important details about the property. *You must request, and pay for, bath towels. *Wi-Fi is NOT strong or reliable.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We have forwarded your comments regarding the heating & electricity. All information for check-in is located within the confirmation email. Apologies if you feel you were misled with this information.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idéal pour découvrir le Kerry

Nous avons adoré la maison, son style à la fois authentique et moderne, les échanges avec la propriétaire très disponible et gentille et la localisation du lieu idéale pour découvrir le Kerry près de Killarney du Ring of Kerry et des péninsules de Dingle et Beara. Nous recommandons fortement cette location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Merci pour votre feedback Stephane. Nous sommes heureux de voir que vous avez passé un agréable séjour dans cette maison de vacances. Nous esperons vous revoir très bientot.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Irlandurlaub

Beschreibung des Objekts hat gepasst. Super Betreuung!! Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Vielen Dank nochmal. Kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cees

Leuke uitgebouwde cottage

Gezellige kamers, goede keuken van alle gemakken voorzien en bij aankomst een leuk boodschappenpakket. Aardige eigenaars!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hi Cees Many thanks for your great review of Hillside Holiday Home,Killarney, Co. Kerry. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and greatly appreciate your comments, scores, time and business. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you for your rating Heather. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay . We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
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