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Charming 1 Bedroom Cottage at The Priory Killarney

Cottage with kitchen, near Killarney National Park

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An Tigin Kitchen
An Tigin Kitchen and Sitting Area
An Tigin Kitchen
Private kitchen
Bedroom in An Tigin

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, INEC Killarney
  • Place, St. Mary's Cathedral
  • Place, Ross Castle
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Charming 1 Bedroom Cottage at The Priory Killarney

Quaint & Cozy in Killarney at The Priory - Relax under exposed beam ceilings. An Tigin is one-level, 1 bedroom with a queen-size bed, 1 bathroom, an open plan cottage with an inviting sitting room/kitchen. Built brand new in 2007. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is also a washer/dryer. Perfect for a couple for a weeks get-a-way.

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.

We are just off the Muckross Road. A 12 minute stroll into the Killarney Town Centre. A bike path to Muckross House and Gardens is across the Flesk Bridge.

Just a 5 minute walk to the INEC - Gleneagle Hotel and another 5 minute walk to the Killarney Brewing Co. on your way to town.

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

Keywords: Cottage, self catering,

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Killarney

Located in Killarney, this cottage is in a rural area. St. Mary's Well and St. Mary's Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Killarney National Park and Muckross Lake. Killarney House Gardens and Knockreer Estate are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Killarney, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • INEC Killarney - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Kerry Way - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ross Castle - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Muckross House - 13 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 15 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatler Jack - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kayne's Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Flesk Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tango Street Food - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1 Bedroom Cottage at The Priory Killarney pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1 Bedroom Cottage at The Priory Killarney?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1 Bedroom Cottage at The Priory Killarney?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1 Bedroom Cottage at The Priory Killarney located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of INEC Killarney and Killarney National Park. Killarney Methodist Church and Cinema Killarney are also within 15 minutes. Killarney Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Lovely cottage, conveniently located to town and surrounding areas. Perfect for day trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and location. Very charming and quintessential Ireland. The shower is hot and powerful! The ONLY negative thing that I could say is that it’s time to replace that mattress! It was lumpy and poked me throughout the night. The kitchen facilities were great and it has everything you need. One of my favorite things about the property was access to filling up with fresh filtered water. The owners are fantastic and there for whatever you need. With a new mattress, this is a 5 star!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Comfortable and characterful cottage in lovely grounds

A peaceful location. Friendly anf helpful owners. Kilarrney is an excellent base for expolring the region.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

The Priory

Loved the property and its location. We had a couple of minor hitches which were promptly sorted out by Bernadette. Would happily stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Amazing Stay in Killarney

Everything about this property was perfect, from its charm and comfort to the indoor and outdoor living spaces, including the courtyards. The location was fabulous…close to downtown Killarney yet tucked away down its own quiet lane. Bernadette was super friendly and helpful, and her dog Teddy was his own welcoming committee. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy O., Courtenay, B.C. Canada

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

Great stay in Killarney

Really good location for us. 15 minute walk to the Racetrack and 20 minute walk into town. Not having a car it worked really well. Our hosts were helpful, fun and the accommodations were charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Great stay!

The Priory was lovely and cozy and quiet. The bed was very comfortable and everything was in great working order. The location was perfect, walking distance to the park entry, as well as dining, pubs and shopping in town in the other direction. The communication was prompt and directions were clear from Bernadette and we had everything we needed in the cottage. She even took the time to suggest some walks and hikes in the area when we arrived and Tim provided a long list of suggestions and recommendations ahead of time as well. We will definitely stay again! Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey F., Merchantville

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

Picturesque

This property was lovely and the location wonderful. It just the right distance from the town center so you could enjoy the array of restaurants, cafes and shopping, but come back to a quiet, relaxing home. Tim was very helpful and had wonderful suggestions for activities. Do them!! He's not wrong! If I get to come back to Killarney, I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Bev M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The property was marginally clean and in need of attention in some areas (duct taped door trim, sagging sofa and chair, broken window blind on the door for example). But the biggest issue was the lack of heat, even though the description of the property included heating. The fireplace threw little heat, if any, and certainly didn’t warm the bathroom and bedroom down the hall. The owner was unresponsive to emails (and had given me no other contact info) until I contacted VRBO. At that point he did respond and then we understood that the owner controlled the heat and the thermostat in the cottage was useless. We were so uncomfortable that we checked out early and found more acceptable accommodations. The owner never followed up on our complaint of being cold or on why we left early. I do not recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Joyce J., Seattle, WA

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Quiet, but musty and needs upkeep.

Quiet re-vamped historic property in Killarney more attuned to "hip" younger folks who dine out, or rarely use the kitchen. More wine glasses than regular ones, and cooking pans finally found stashed away behind dead end cupboard. Floors haven't been deep cleaned in a long while, and we had to have space heaters supplied because radiant heating pump failed. Tenants have no control of heat in unit. The biggest issue was the unit was very musty, and de-humidifier in bedroom needed emptying at least twice daily. We had great communication the first 2 days by Bernadette who apologized for the lack of heat and supplied the heaters, then nothing for the next 4 days of our 6 day stay. One hand towel for 6 nights and no shower soap/shampoo or conditioner supplied. This was the only self-accommodation in our month in Ireland that did not supply shower soaps. Not our style of place, and no, we would not recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place tucked away from crowds with only a 15 minute walk to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Ferienanlage in Killarney, wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Super nette Gastgeber!Nur zu empfehlen
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage close to everything in Killarney. Perfect for our visit to the national park and easy walking distance to the town center.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first time staying in Killarney. We had driven through the town before, but never spent any time there. On this trip to Ireland we decided to make it our first stop. When we came across the listing for The Priory, it just sounded like the right fit. And was it ever! Tim & Bernadette couldn’t have been more gracious hosts. Friendly, helpful, providing plenty of suggestions and tips on the town, restaurants, activities and entertainment. The property is an absolute charm. Tucked away in its own little world of greenery, peace and quiet and yet you’re literally just a few minutes stroll from the heart and vibe of the Old Town. Did I mention that The Priory sits on the doorstep of one the country’s greatest public landmarks; Killarney National Park. Miles and miles of incredibly groomed walking trails, Jaunty Cart rides and biking. White Tail and Irish Red Deer cross your path as you stroll, making for majestic photo ops. Simply incredible. But it all starts with location and The Priory has that in spades! Suffice to say, when we go back to Killarney, we’ll return to The Priory. It’s a 10 out of 10!
White Tail Deer
Muckross Castle
Lough Leane
The Priory Entrance
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denna W.

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

Sweet Cottage in beautiful Killarney

Tim and Bernadette were great hosts and very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with very helpful host! He gave us great information on places to visit. This is a central location to many attractions. Kitchen and bathroom were excellent! And the florals in the courtyard were gorgeous!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Beautiful cottage, ideal location

This is a beautiful one bedroom cottage which was exactly as described. It was clean and spacious. We stayed for 4 nights and had all that we needed. We used the kitchen for breakfasts, but ate lunch and dinner out each day. This wasn't due to a limitation of the kitchen or set-up, it was based on our itinerary and that we wanted to try local pubs and restaurants. Laundry worked well. Plenty of closet space to unpack if wanted. The location was perfect for us. Easy walk to town and to the national park for hiking. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Lovely cottage near everything

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Priory. Bernadette was very helpful in navigating in, letting us know about events going on in town and was kind enough to invite us to check in early to avoid the event traffic. We had everything we needed to cook meals which allowed us to venture off each day after a big breakfast and explore the area. Tim has great tips for where to stop for unique experiences along the ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula (don’t miss Petite Delice in Cahersiveen- nice pastries and great coffee). The Priory is secluded yet there are a few cottages surrounding a beautiful, serene courtyard which allow for meeting new friends if you like a little socializing. We were surprised at how easy the walk to Ross Castle was. Also, the race/golf course is mere steps away and a delightful place to visit even just for a drink on the patio. Would definitely recommend anyone stay with Tim and Bernadette at the Priory. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Killarney home

The hosts were very good. Very nice place. Would go back if I every come back to Ireland
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

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

Cozy cottage in a quaint courtyard

Enjoyed the cozy cottage at the back of the historic Priory. It was just off a beautiful courtyard with direct access to the garden. Perfect for our Bernese Mountain Dog. Loved the smell each evening of peat burning in the stove. Great access to Killarney’s top destinations. Our hosts were great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

The Best Place Ever!!

We absolved our stay here. The place is much bigger than I expected from pictures. The gardens/apple tree/flowers/ivy are gorgeous!! We loved the dogs&cat! Incredibly well behaved. The owners were on property in a different unit, welcoming, always ready with advise and great ! Overall this is secluded & peaceful, yet an easy 20 min walk to everything!!! Will come back here if we come back to Ireland!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin o.

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

Great cottage in Killarney

Great location, very clean and properly managers very nice!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue L.

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

Lovely quiet location

A nice old house and spacious enough for the two of us. In its own grounds so amazingly quiet considering so close to a main road. The property was somewhat let down by a lack of some basic things (eg there were only 3 non-matching mugs - it would be easy enough to have twice that many), on top of which only half the gas rings worked properly. The biggest lack was the absence of any heating apart from the peat stove - and temperatures were cold for July, so the place felt quite damp till the stove was on. It would have been so easy to have a small electric heater somewhere to get some instant warmth when we came back from walking each day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezra G.

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

Great comfort in a beautiful setting

Our cottage had everything we needed--a real home--in a garden-like setting and with a host who was more than generous with her advice and assistance. It was the perfect base for our explorations of Killarney and Killarney Naitonal Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Cool spot near the park

We enjoyed our stay at this unusual apartment in an old priory. It was clean and well equipped for our stay. It was close to the national park and the ring of kerry and other sights.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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 ten 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 stove fire sipping a nice Irish whiskey or reading a good book with the sweet smell of turf burning away. 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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