Description
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. Families Welcome.
Location
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.
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.
Local Attractions
Ilnacullin - Bantry
Barryscourt Castle - Carrigtwohill
Doneraile Wildlife Park - Doneraile
Fota Arboretum and Gardens - Fota Island
Charles Fort - Kinsale
Desmond Castle - Kinsale
Mitchelstown Cave - Mitchelstown
Millstreet Country park - Millstreet
Blarney Castle - Blarney
Fota Wildlife Park - Cork
Mallow Golf Club - Mallow
Local Festivals
Cork City Pops School Concerts - February
Cork City International Choral Festival - May
Cork City Mid-Summer Festival - June
Cork City Film Festival - October
Fermoy Feile Fhearmui - August
Mitchelstown Guinness Music Festival - August
Youghal Summertime Festival - June
