Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast Located Between Clonakilty and Rosscarbery in the Heart Of West Cork

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Eleanor O'Donovan, Kilkern House, Rathbarry, Castlefreke, Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland.

Telephone: +353-23-40643,    Mobile: 087-6229541,    Fax: +353-23-40643,    Email:

Kilkern House nestles in the heart of West Cork, an area of panoramic beauty on the edge of Kilkern Lake with splendid views of unspoilt countryside, miles of sandy beaches and woodlands. A warm welcome with complimentary hot drinks and snacks served on arrival awaits you at Kilkern House, a place of beauty and tranquility. John and Eleanor O'Donovan have been catering for the needs of guests for the past three decades at their award winning home and farm. At Kilkern House the well appointed guest bedrooms are en suite with television, hairdryer, electric blankets and tea/coffee facilities. Each room has spectacular views of Kilkern lake, farmland, woods and beyond to the Atlantic Ocean. Plenty of books are available for a relaxing holiday. Free safe guest car park. Broadband internet access available. Home cooked is our specialty with a breakfast menu to suit the most discerning tastes. Recommended in Le Guide du Routard. Winner of the CIE National Award of Excellence and Best Home Stay 2001, 2002, 2003. Kilkern House is a non smoking area.

Kilkern House is located 5km from the Cathedral town of Rosscarbery and on the other side the market town of Clonakilty. Rathbarry is located close by, a picturesque village that has won many environmental awards and has been a winner in the National Tidy Towns competitions.
On the dairy farm guests may watch the cows being milked or may wish to play tennis or may just relax in the lakeside gardens.
There are many activities in the area including fishing, boating, pitch and putt, horse riding and touring historical sites. Nearby is the birthplace of General Michael Collins, our national hero.
The coastline is dotted with a host of sandy beaches, some are small sheltered coves while others are miles long with natural rock pools and fantastic cliff walks. While surfing is the latest leisure pursuit in the area, a leisurely swim can be enjoyed in some of our local Blue Flag Awarded beaches.
Kilkern House is within driving distance of the Blarney Castle, Clonakilty Railway, Cobh Heritage Centre, Kinsale, Baltimore, Killarney and the Ring of Kerry.

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Local Attractions

Mitchelstown Cave - Mitchelstown
Fota Arboretum and Gardens - Fota Island
Barryscourt Castle - Carrigtwohill
Clonakilty Model Railway - Clonakilty
Blarney Castle - Blarney
Skibbereen Heritage Centre - Skibbereen
Ilnacullin - Bantry
Charles Fort - Kinsale
Desmond Castle - Kinsale

Cork Festivals

May      Bandon Music Festival
June      Clonakilty Agricultural Show
July      Skibbereen Childrens Festival
August      Clonakilty August Festival
September      Clonakilty International Guitar Festival

Visitor Guides:     Clonakilty      County Cork      Ireland   

Comments From Guest

Like a Paradise, we will be back - Belgium

Wonderful views, great hospitality, relaxing holidays, we came for a night and stayed a week - Ann and Paul London

We come back year after year, we love the walk to the beaches, a different beach every day for a week, the light house and the country pub with the nightlife - Bernard and Family France

We have a lot of memories of our time in Ireland but the very best was our accommodation at Kilkern House where we felt at home. I'm missing your delicious breakfasts, the tea you served us in the garden near the roses, and your living room with the open fire at night. Once again thanks a lot. We will be back - Renate and Family Germany

How To Get Here

Kilkern Farmhouse B&B is located on the coast 5km from both Rosscarbery and Clonakilty in the West of County Cork.
Travel 4 miles West of Clonakilty on the N71 route, continue past the Pike Bar and take the signposted left hand turn for Rathbarry. Kilkern House is well signposted from this point and is situated at the edge of Lake Kilkern.

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