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Spectacular Coach House on The Doorstep of Killarney National Park, The Priory

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A stone archway leading to a cobblestone pathway lined with potted plants and flowers.
A stone building with a garden featuring yellow flowers and a water feature.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a large arched window, a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a globe.
A brick-paved courtyard with a bench, surrounded by stone buildings and lush greenery.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a wooden cabinet, and a large window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set in the mountains, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 5 guests. Enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and biking, along with rock climbing. The patio offers a space to unwind, while golf is available nearby. This pet-friendly property is located in town, close to Killarney National Park and Killarney Methodist Church.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Killarney National Park
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Limo or town car service available

Explore the area

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Killarney, Co. Kerry
  • Place, Killarney Race Course
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, INEC Killarney
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Killarney National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Coach House on The Doorstep of Killarney National Park, The Priory

Built in 1822 the beautifully restored Priory Coach House and Courtyard to The Priory Killarney Courtyard Cottages. The Coach House has two floors with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, the downstairs is an open plan with wood burning stove, modern kitchen, spiral staircase to the bedrooms. Very charming and cozy. Walking distance from the town centre.

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

Just a 5 minute walk to the INEC - Gleneagle Hotel.
Also a 5 minute walk towards town is the Killarney Brewing Co.

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

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 349382vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Killarney

Located in Killarney, this cottage is in the mountains. St. Mary's Well and St. Mary's Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Aguila Club Leisure Centre and Killarney House Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Knockreer Estate, or check out an event or a game at Fitzgerald Stadium. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Killarney, Co. Kerry

What's nearby

  • Killarney Race Course - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • INEC Killarney - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Killarney National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Kerry Way - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 18 min walk
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪J.M. Reidy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪O'Donoghue's Public House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lir Chocolate Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Porterhouse Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Coach House on The Doorstep of Killarney National Park, The Priory pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular Coach House on The Doorstep of Killarney National Park, The Priory?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Coach House on The Doorstep of Killarney National Park, The Priory?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Coach House on The Doorstep of Killarney National Park, The Priory?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Coach House on The Doorstep of Killarney National Park, The Priory located?

This family-friendly Killarney cottage is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of INEC Killarney and Killarney National Park. Aguila Club Leisure Centre and Killarney House Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Killarney Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place in a quiet neighborhood with all the needs included.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our recent stay at the Carriage House. It was a great location - we felt we had easy access to Killarney, but a quiet retreat to come back to. An unexpected benefit was the swing set - our kids loved playing on it each morning while we were getting ready.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, restful place with spacious and cozy rooms with a personal touch, country house style, all at walking distance from Killarney centre. The owners are most friendly, helpful and accessible.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect- from location to the accommodations. Tim and Bernadette are wonderful hosts. The only regret is having to leave but we hope to be back some day and bring others and use their other accommodations on site. To put it over the top, which we don’t even know in advance, they have both filtered water and SPARKLING water on tap!!Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My third stay at this property and it’s still just as charming. Perfect location. Comfy kitchen. Water on tap!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful owners, clean place, quiet surroundings and easy process. Could use some new pillows but if that’s my only suggestion they should have a constant flow of satisfied visitors to their accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location within easy walking distance of the town, with all the amenities for a lovely winter stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The fireplace was perfect after a long colder day of trekking in the park, We walked to town every night so the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the Priory Coach House. The place itself had everything we needed and it was veryclean! We made a fire in the stove each evening to warm our bones after long days of sightseeing. We even brought happy hour drinks out to the cute courtyard to enjoy on one warmer afternoon. The location was perfect for a 15 min walk to town but also to start our Ring of Kerry adventure. Only a couple of miles to Muckross House/AbbeyTorc Falls. Also Ross Castle is only a mile or 2 away and the starting point for the Killarney Jaunting Tours to Gap of Dunloe…highly recommend. The Priory is a great place to serve as a base for your visit to Killarney
The Priory Coach House
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The coach house is beautiful! Big enough to have your own space, but cozy at the same time! The owners were very kind and helpful with any we had, and the heated floors downstairs were perfect for chilly mornings and evenings. The fireplace was also a great bonus, and the walk into downtown only took 15-20 minutes. Close to so many natural attractions (via car). Great place, we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent. Great location and beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Killarney

Beautiful property, excellent host.Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply amazing time and beautiful property!

We stayed a week, and loved the property and home!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was fantastic. Great location for getting to town and the national park. The house grounds were beautiful with all of the flowers bloooming as well. Check-in was smooth and Tim gave us tips on how to get around easily durning our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful stay

great place to stay for killarney and the race course. the house was fantastic and teddy and maisie the dogs,capped our holiday off.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family

Staying here made vacation special
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Killarney

Stunning property highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We tremendously enjoyed our stay. Comfortable, spacious and a great location. Bernadette and Tim are terrific hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved staying here.

Beautiful site! Our hostess was very helpful in recommending places to visit, dine, and provided maps. Accommodation was exactly what we hoped for, clean, comfortable, with expected amenities provided. This is a central location to Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Kerry, Toric Falls, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Spot

This is a lovely location, lovely space, and we would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t wait to come back. Best place we stayed in Ireland.

What a gem. I wish I was staying longer. It was amazing staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!

We can't say enough about this property and hosts. Our accommodations were amazing and the location was perfect. Highly recommend for anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picture perfect!

Beautiful, warm, clean home. Very convenient to downtown yet very private. The hosts were very helpful with whatever we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bit of magic

Great hub for fun activities outdoors. Historical and beautiful
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
charming. clean. friendly environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tim O'Donoghue

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Bernadette and Tim O’Donoghue met in The Windy City of Chicago a few years back. We acquired the property in 2002. We then returned from Chicago in 2004.

Bernadette was a paralegal secretary and is now a stay at home Mom and an excellent baker, I am an electrician by trade but got into construction during my 14 years in Chicago. I restored several old houses and classic vintage apartment buildings during my time there. I coupled this experience with Bernadette’s keen eye and interior design savvy to create some wonderful finishes and unusual touches. We began the colossal rehab project in 2004 to restore the Priory to its former glory, it was basically completed it in 2007 or is it ever complete I like to ask myself ?

We pride ourselves in welcoming you into our place.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Killarney, where my parents owned a camping site and I truly loved meeting visitors on a daily basis. We have 4 children and we wanted to raise them here in Ireland, so we said we would give it a shot and here we are. When this property became available we realized how unique it was and what a fantastic opportunity it would be to own The Priory.

What makes this property unique

We are in a key location, a 12 minute walk from town but it feels like we are in the heart of the countryside where you cannot hear a sound by night.
You will get a quiet private house to yourself where you can come and go as you please. You can cook when you want and have the full use of the 1.5 acre property on private grounds. You can sit back and relax in the front of the open hearth fire sipping a nice Irish whiskey or reading a good book with the sweet smell of turf burning away.
This cottage has a large tub you can slip into and soothe the soul after a hectic day.
You will get the real feel of Irish living and live like we live ourselves while visiting in your home away from home.
We are on site owners who are here to help you in any way you require and assure a wonderful stay. We have invaluable knowledge about the local area from cultural information to hikes, local food joints to off the beaten track drives. We can organize in-house chef, or poetry recital or to a music session.

We like to tell our guests ''We are as near or as far as you wish.'

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