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Bun Cill Athat - secluded mountainside location overlooking Kenmare Bay & Area

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A house surrounded by lush greenery and a lake.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a kitchen in the background, and a dining area.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a countertop.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a coat rack, a lamp, and a dining area in the background.
A stone house with a dark roof, a paved patio, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
This cottage is situated on the lake and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape from every window. It accommodates 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy the outdoor patio for relaxation. Located in a rural mountain town, it provides easy access to attractions like Kenmare Stone Circle and Hutchin's Folly.

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Patio
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kenmare, kerry
  • Place, Kenmare Stone Circle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cromwell's Bridge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenmare Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bun Cill Athat - secluded mountainside location overlooking Kenmare Bay & Area

Bun Cillatah - Close to Kenmare - Great Views

On of two Luxury Homes on 14 acres of private, secluded mountain land with breathtaking views of Kenmare Bay and MacGillycuddy Reeks. Electronic gates (ensuring maximum privacy) and a sweeping drive lead to spacious accommodation and a great place to chill out, only 2.5 miles from Kenmare town.Your Home Away From Home.

BunCillatha is a generously proportioned single story homes boasting floor areas of 1,500 sq.ft. (140 mt) each. A wide hallway leads to a vast open plan fully equipped kitchen with adjacent dining area and lounge. Like all other rooms, it allows much natural light into the house and has the added benefit of two French doors leading to the patio and gardens. The two very spacious bedrooms each have their own full en-suite facilities with Jacuzzi baths. All rooms are beautifully and stylishly decorated and are cheerfully bright, carefully finished with high quality furnishings, paying much attention to detail

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 800659
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
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

Dawros

Located in Dawros, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Kenmare Golf Club and Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Killarney National Park and Upper Lake. Derreen Gardens and Blueberry Hill Farm are also worth visiting.
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Kenmare, kerry

What's nearby

  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Cromwell's Bridge - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Kenmare Heritage Centre - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Beara Way Walk - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Kenmare Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 37 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PF McCarthys - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Stables Brasserie & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Atlantic Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Batch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lounge at Sheen Falls Lodge - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bun Cill Athat - secluded mountainside location overlooking Kenmare Bay & Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bun Cill Athat - secluded mountainside location overlooking Kenmare Bay & Area?

As of 7 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bun Cill Athat - secluded mountainside location overlooking Kenmare Bay & Area on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$5,734, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bun Cill Athat - secluded mountainside location overlooking Kenmare Bay & Area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bun Cill Athat - secluded mountainside location overlooking Kenmare Bay & Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bun Cill Athat - secluded mountainside location overlooking Kenmare Bay & Area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bun Cill Athat - secluded mountainside location overlooking Kenmare Bay & Area located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Reenagross Park, Beara Way Walk and St. Patrick's Church. Kenmare Heritage Centre and Kenmare Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 39 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful cottage in a great location for exploring Kerry

A very well equipped cottage in a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was in an amazing location with a beautiful view of the Bay. It was very spacious and comfortable and the kitchen was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

We enjoyed a wonderful quiet New Year's stay in Kenmare and the house was an excellent choice. Would highly recommend
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place

We enjoyed our holidays very much. As advertized the holiday home is in a remote and quiet place in the midst of nature. The view over the lake is stunning. It is also an ideal location to go hiking in the surrounding beautiful area.
Archival

8/10 Good

Kenmare holiday property

Lovely light, spacious property with expansive, private grounds in a situation convenient for walking and sightseeing. Bed/sofas could be a bit more comfortable.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property and location for a complete rest.

The property is located in a raised location with fabulous views out across the river to the mountain. The house was nicely furnished and equipped with everything you need. Thank you to Jer for all his help during our stay. Hope to return again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property and location for a complete rest.

The property is located in a raised location with fabulous views out across the river to the mountain. The house was nicely furnished and equipped with everything you need. Thank you to Jer for all his help during our stay. Hope to return again soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2015
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Three night stay!

Beautiful spot! Well appointed cottage in a great area. Not far from town and private in a safe secure area. Cozy fireplace, well appointed kitchen. Grabbed the keys from one of the local pubs which was a great little place! Very welcoming!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location and spacious property

Because of inclement weather we spent a whole weekend inside this property, only only popping out to eat. . It provided everything we could need! In addition we had visits from the local deers morning and evening. Simply delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Perfect location for a visit of Baera

We enjoyed the house which is very spacious. View on mountains and the bay. We loved the village of Kenmare, which is only a 10 minutes drive. The beds are quite narrow for 2 people. And we would have loved comfortable chairs for outside to read a book on the terras.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic house, fantastic area

The house is spacious and well appointed. It has everything you could possibly want, including the deer that feed on the front lawn. The property manager, Jer, was particularly friendly and helpful. The property is in an excellent position with easy access to Kenmare, the Ring of Kerry and the Beara Peninsula.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Would recommend 100%

We recently stayed in the house and couldn’t have enjoyed it more. The house was spotless and cosy with beautiful views. It’s in a great location, 5mins drive from Kenmare town. Jer was very accommodating and helpful. We are already looking forward to taking another break there soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay in beautiful Kenmare

I can't say enough good things about this well appointed and extremely well equipped property. Situated on a hill-side with spectacular views of Kenmare Bay to the front and the Kerry mountains to the back, this home away from home will not disappoint even the pickiest of vacationers. The two-bedroom cottage features two master suites each with jacuzzi bathtubs. Situated about 2 miles outside of Kenmare town, a car is a must. We Will be back and to be absolutely honest, hate to leave!
Archival

8/10 Good

Very comfortable accommodation, great location.

The house is a perfect holiday home for 2 couples. Spacious living area with practical kitchen, good cooker and comfortable dining area. Log fire was welcome especially as it was rather cold our week. Views from the house were spectacular and it was totally peaceful.Outdoor area was perfect to appreciate the views and we saw a deer on one occasion in the garden. The location was super, totally rural but with easy access to Kenmare with shops, restaurants and supermarket and lots of scenic routes and good walks close by. The local Sailors pub was a gentle 15 minute walk away and good for beer and food.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Holiday Home

Wonderful house in a great location about about 5 miles from Kenmare. The house is very spacious and clean with spectacular views. The owner was very helpful and friendly The condition of the sofa in the sitting room is poor and some windows ( sitting room and master bedroom) have problems with condensation inbetween the double glazing which means a loss of the beautiful view. An extra large towel per person would be very welcome because the house has two bubble baths. Overall a great holiday home !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent house

The house was just like the pictures. The flowers around the house were an additional nice treat. A word of advice, though. There are two identical homes on the property ... Bun Cill Athat and Barr Cill Athat. We learned Bun means "lower" and Barr means "upper". While the views from Bun Cill Athat are nice, the views from Barr Cill Athat are spectacular (since it was higher up the hill). If views are important to you and Barr Cill Athat is available, request that home. If Barr isn't available, Bun is a very nice alternative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

The cottage was easy to find, in a nice location, with a lovely view of the Kenmare River. We wanted a cottage that was private and within a short drive into Kenmare and it was. A short hike away was a trail marked for the Ring of Beara. We didn't walk it but we did see others on this trail and another trail within a short distance. The cottage was well supplied with various hiking trail brochures and things to do for all ages in the area. There wasn't anything that we needed that wasn't already in the cottage. The rooms were clean and spacious but cozy and very nicely and comfortably furnished. Excellent water pressure for showers with plenty of clear hot water. There was a patio and garden with table & chairs between the house and large front yard that offered plenty of room for children or adults to play games. We were also able to occasionally hear and see small red deer. The owner, Jer Foley, was easily accessible. The location is perfect for day trips to several interesting activities. We look forward to staying at this property again & highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Ferienhaus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr schön gelegen

Sehr großzügig ausgelegtes Haus und ruhige Lage. Perfekt um den Westen Irlands zu erkunden.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Go ahead and book - you will have the perfect holiday!

Jer , I'd like to say that we had a fabulous time and congratulate you on your fantastic standard of accommodation. It had a very luxurious fit out with every modern convenience. The house had the most stunning views. I just loved my early morning cup of coffee watching the deer outside. The house had plenty of space with each bedroom having en suite along with a Jacuzzi bath. The WiFi was super fast. The grounds and garden were beautiful and private. Kenmare was only 4km away. We didn’t want to leave! And will be back next year Go ahead and book - you will have the perfect holiday!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely House for Peaceful Stay

This was a lovely house only a couple of miles from town but with beautiful views and surrounded by nature - visiting deer in the large garden at morning and evening. Quick spin to town and plenty of options for drives, walks or cycles. Large rooms and great patio. Already booked again for next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unbelievable location, Amazing property!

Would definitely rent here again if I am back in the Kenmare area 10 out of 10. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

A bit over rated

Did not live up to the Luxury description on the web site
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Irland pur

Ein wunderschönes Anwesen mit hohem Erholungswert. Ideale Lage für Ausflüge und Wanderungen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolut empfehlenswert

Traumhaftes Ferienhaus mit toller Aussicht! Jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jer Foley

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Kenmare Rentals is the most recent addition to our family business. Owning and managing O'Donnabhain's Bar & Guest House for many years, we have seen an opening for Self Catering / Holiday Homes as many of our initial guests who are staying with us for the last few years, are spending longer periods here, and it is another alternative.. We have also realised that it can be more cost-efficient and often more convenient for guests who are visiting Kenmare for longer periods of time, to make themselves at home in one of our Self Catering Holiday Homes . If it is your dream to spend a week in a Holiday Cottage in Co. Kerry, then we can make that dream come true.
In recent years, we have therefore newly built or carefully restored, and lovingly furnished and fitted out a small number of Self Catering properties in or near Kenmare town. The properties were designed and finished to our own high standards of comfort and requirement for space, and will truly offer you a home away from home. Kenmare is an ideal base to explore, the South West of Ireland . Co. Kerry, with the Ring of Kerry, Muckross House, and the Gap of Dunloe on your doorstep, as well as the beautiful Ring of Beara in Co. Cork, which starts in Kenmare.

What makes this property unique

As owner managers, we care about our properties and our guests. When you rent one of our homes, you are not just a number; individual attention is guaranteed. We will like to have you enjoy our properties at all times but if and when you need us, we are just a phone call away.

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