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Killarney castle rental - The Impressive Carriage Entrance and Porch
The Impressive Carriage Entrance and Porch
  • Killarney castle rental - The Impressive Carriage Entrance and Porch
    Welcome to Lakeview House
    An evening view from the house
    The House viewed from the Lake
    The House viewed from the front lawn
    The stunning view of lake, islands and mountains
  • Killarney castle rental - The entrance to the estate with the gate lodge
    The half mile drive leaving to the house
    The House is surrounded by ancient woodland
    The very comfortable Drawing Room
    The formal Dining Room with family portraits
    The kitchen/breakfast room
  • Killarney castle rental - The atmospheric Library
    The four poster bed in the blue bedroom
    The back hall - a cosy place to get lost in a book
    The Red Bedrom overlooking the terraced rear lawn
    The Master Bedroom
    The Garden Bedroom with a modern four poster bed
  • Killarney castle rental - The studio/playroom leading to the playroom lawn
    Fishing at Dusk
    The view changes constantly
    A Stunning Setting for a Wedding or Event
    Details from around the House
    Details from some of the bathrooms
 
Killarney castle rental - The Impressive Carriage Entrance and Porch

The Impressive Carriage Entrance and Porch

Welcome to Lakeview House

Welcome to Lakeview House

An evening view from the house

An evening view from the house

The House viewed from the Lake

The House viewed from the Lake

The House viewed from the front lawn

The House viewed from the front lawn

The stunning view of lake, islands and mountains

The stunning view of lake, islands and mountains

The entrance to the estate with the gate lodge

The entrance to the estate with the gate lodge

The half mile drive leaving to the house

The half mile drive leaving to the house

The House is surrounded by ancient woodland

The House is surrounded by ancient woodland

The very comfortable Drawing Room

The very comfortable Drawing Room

The formal Dining Room with family portraits

The formal Dining Room with family portraits

The kitchen/breakfast room

The kitchen/breakfast room

The atmospheric Library

The atmospheric Library

The four poster bed in the blue bedroom

The four poster bed in the blue bedroom

The back hall - a cosy place to get lost in a book

The back hall - a cosy place to get lost in a book

The Red Bedrom overlooking the terraced rear lawn

The Red Bedrom overlooking the terraced rear lawn

The Master Bedroom

The Master Bedroom

The Garden Bedroom with a modern four poster bed

The Garden Bedroom with a modern four poster bed

The studio/playroom leading to the playroom lawn

The studio/playroom leading to the playroom lawn

Fishing at Dusk

Fishing at Dusk

The view changes constantly

The view changes constantly

A Stunning Setting for a Wedding or Event

A Stunning Setting for a Wedding or Event

Details from around the House

Details from around the House

Details from some of the bathrooms

Details from some of the bathrooms

  • Per week €5,800 - €8,700
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per week (USD) $7,481 - $11,221
  • Bedrooms6
  • Sleeps11
  • 5 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Half Bath

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Luxurious home steeped in history and character and with all modern amenities

Lakeview House & Estate is a luxurious private mansion directly on the world famous Lakes of Killarney.

Steeped in history and character, this elegant home is an ideal holiday destination. Whether you choose to enjoy all the House and Estate has to offer or to explore the region's scenery, golf, fishing and other activities, you will be spoilt for choice.

The House boasts wonderfully spacious living areas, all with high ceilings and impressive plasterwork: a Dining Room seating up to 18, a Drawing Room with an open fire and a very atmospheric Library with a wood burning stove. A very comfortable kitchen/breakfast room has steps out to the garden and there is a studio/playroom which works as a less formal sitting area.

There are 4 principal bedrooms sleeping 8 guests and 2 additional rooms for a further 3 guests. All have really comfortable beds to ensure you relax completely.

You can find further information about the house and its facilities on our website: www.lakeviewkillarney.com

P1: Being on the Killarney National Park, the stunning views have been protected from development: from the house you can see across the lake and mountains for miles with no sign of human habitation other than Ross Castle, a restored ruin beautifully lit for your benefit at night.

The estate covers over 100 acres with many private walks. Boat trips and fishing can be arranged from your doorstep and the surrounding area has fabulous walking, climbing, cycling, horse riding, golf, fishing and entertainment facilities.

The house was built in 1869 for the family of the present owners, kinsmen of Daniel O'Connell ('the Liberator'). It replaced an earlier house they had occupied since 1820, prior to which the land was owned by the MacCarthy family, the last of which line is the owner's mother. Other than 30 years, the family's occupation of the site goes back about 1000 years.

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Killarney castle rental - The Impressive Carriage Entrance and Porch

The Impressive Carriage Entrance and Porch

Welcome to Lakeview House

Welcome to Lakeview House

An evening view from the house

An evening view from the house

The House viewed from the Lake

The House viewed from the Lake

The House viewed from the front lawn

The House viewed from the front lawn

The stunning view of lake, islands and mountains

The stunning view of lake, islands and mountains

The entrance to the estate with the gate lodge

The entrance to the estate with the gate lodge

The half mile drive leaving to the house

The half mile drive leaving to the house

The House is surrounded by ancient woodland

The House is surrounded by ancient woodland

The very comfortable Drawing Room

The very comfortable Drawing Room

The formal Dining Room with family portraits

The formal Dining Room with family portraits

The kitchen/breakfast room

The kitchen/breakfast room

The atmospheric Library

The atmospheric Library

The four poster bed in the blue bedroom

The four poster bed in the blue bedroom

The back hall - a cosy place to get lost in a book

The back hall - a cosy place to get lost in a book

The Red Bedrom overlooking the terraced rear lawn

The Red Bedrom overlooking the terraced rear lawn

The Master Bedroom

The Master Bedroom

The Garden Bedroom with a modern four poster bed

The Garden Bedroom with a modern four poster bed

The studio/playroom leading to the playroom lawn

The studio/playroom leading to the playroom lawn

Fishing at Dusk

Fishing at Dusk

The view changes constantly

The view changes constantly

A Stunning Setting for a Wedding or Event

A Stunning Setting for a Wedding or Event

Details from around the House

Details from around the House

Details from some of the bathrooms

Details from some of the bathrooms

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Nearest Airport : Kerry Airport (Cork/Shannon 100km, Dublin 300km) at 23 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Cork (also Rosslare at 270Km) at 100 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Killarney at 6 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Rossbeigh and Inch Blue Flag Beaches at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : Fossa village at 2 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Killarney Golf & Fishing Club at 2 Kilometres
Car: necessary

Killarney and the surrounding County of Kerry is, rightly, considered to be the premier tourist area in Ireland because of its natural beauty and tourism infrastructure. Surrounding a protected National Park with stunning mountains and lakes, the area has something for everyone: world class golf courses, walking, cycling, fishing, climbing, sightseeing, local festivals and gourmet food. The magical coastline (part of the famous 'Ring of Kerry') is nearby with beautiful beaches and sea fishing easily accessible. Lakeview House and Estate is directly on the National Park and is ideally placed for enjoying all the wonders the 'Kingdom of Kerry' has to offer.

Golf: Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, the venue of the 2010 and 2011 Irish Opens, is about 5 minutes away and can be seen from the house. The club has 3 18 hole courses and the O'Mahony's Point Course is acknowledged as having one of the most stunning settings of any course - happily, it is the same view that guests in our house also enjoy.

Beaufort Golf Course is a friendly local club about 10 minutes away and the respected old established Dooks course about 20 minutes away.

Further afield, the world famous links courses of Waterville and Ballybunion are about 1hr from the house.

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Rental Rates for this vacation castle rental in Killarney, Ireland

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Spring
May 1 2013 - May 31 2013
€7,000
1 Week
 
 
Summer
Jun 1 2013 - Sep 6 2013
€8,700
1 Week
 
 
Autumn
Sep 7 2013 - Oct 14 2013
€7,000
1 Week
 
 
Off Peak
Oct 15 2013 - Dec 1 2013
€5,800
1 Week
 
 
Christmas
Dec 2 2013 - Jan 3 2014
€8,700
1 Week
 

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (Euro) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • The rate includes the services of a housekeeper / cleaner 5 mornings a week for 4 hours.

    Utilities, such as oil, electricity and gas are metered and charged at cost.

    Guests will be asked for a damage deposit of €1,000 on arrival which will be returned within 1 week of departure, less the cost of any breakages or damage.
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation castle rental in Killarney, Ireland

Property Type:
  • castle (detached)
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 800 m²
Location Type:
  • Waterfront
  • Rural
Theme:
  • Luxury
  • Historic
General:
  • fax
  • Firewood
  • Heating
  • Wireless Internet
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Iron & Board
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Basic Soaps
  • Paper Towels
  • Laundry Soap
  • Internet
  • Alarm Clock
  • Security System
  • Parking
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hair Dryer
  • Local Maps
  • Fireplace
  • Linens Provided
  • Toilet Paper
  • Wood Stove
  • Activities Guide
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
Kitchen:
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Toaster
  • Grill
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Blender
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Oven
  • Coffee Maker
  • Refrigerator
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 18 people
Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Master Bathroom - toilet , combination tub/shower , shower
    Top Landing Bathroom - toilet , combination tub/shower , shower , Mainly for Red Bedroom; can also serve Blue Bedroom
    Large Shower Room - shower , Serves the Blue Bedroom
    Morgan's Bathroom - toilet , tub
    Back Bathroom - toilet , tub , Serves the Blue Bedroom
    Second Shower Room - toilet , shower , Serves Hannah's Room and the Garden Bedroom
    Cloakroom - toilet
  • The bathrooms have all been recently modernised, featuring vintage cast iron bath tubs, marble vanity units, large walk in showers with excellent pressure. The best quality large towels are provided (and others are available to take to the beach) as are Floris and Molton Brown toiletries.
Bedrooms:
  • 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11
  • The Master Bedroom - 1 king
    The Red Bedroom - 1 king , Can be 2 singles
    The Blue Bedroom - 1 king , Four poster Bed
    Morgan's Room - 1 king , Can be 2 singles
    The Garden Bedroom - 1 queen , Four Poster Bed
    Hannah's Room - 1 double , A secondary staff/children's bedroom
  • All the bedrooms feature crisp white top of the range Egyptian Cotton bed linen. The principal rooms all have wooden shutters, blinds and curtains - choose how much or how little of the morning sun you want to see! The master bedroom and Hannah's Room both have TV/DVD with iPod dock.
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Pool Table
  • Game Room
  • Music Library
  • Books
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Books for Adults
  • Video Library
  • Stereo
  • Games for Kids
  • Books for Kids
  • CD Player
  • VCR
  • DVD Player
  • Games
Outside:
  • Patio
  • Beach Towels
  • Gated Community
  • Walkway to Water
  • Boat Dock
  • Barbecue
  • Beach Chairs
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Deck / Patio
  • Binoculars
  • 12 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
Onsite Services:
  • Daily Maid Service
Attractions:
  • library
  • playground
  • arboretum
  • live theater
  • caves
  • water parks
  • waterfalls
  • restaurants
  • churches
  • museums
  • forests
  • cinemas
  • autumn foliage
  • ruins
Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
  • horseback riding
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • outlet shopping
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • pier fishing
  • mountaineering
  • hiking
  • cycling
  • mountain climbing
  • golf
  • fly fishing
  • swimming
  • deepsea fishing
  • mountain biking
  • freshwater fishing
  • fishing
  • equestrian events
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Reviews for this vacation castle rental in Killarney, Ireland

Luxury historic lakefront mansion and estate in truly stunning setting
average rating of 5.0 based on 5 reviews
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Luxury historic lakefront mansion and estate in truly stunning setting
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p841200
+44 (0)7956-317030
Killarney County Kerry
5

Lakeview House

5 of 5
Submitted: April 17, 2013 Stayed: September 2012
In September 2012, our family had the pleasure of staying at Lakeview House for a week as part of our tour of Ireland. The magical view across Lough Leane, which we now know is the largest of the Lakes of Killarney, shifting constantly with the changing light, was hypnotic in its beauty! The house has a wonderful intimacy but with plenty of room for everyone to have their privacy too, which was perfect when we had friends to stay as guests. All the bedrooms were very comfortable and the owners have clearly spent a great deal of time and thought installing tasteful modern bathrooms and kitchen fittings. The house is packed with reminders of the history of the owner’s family and Ireland's famous 'Liberator', in particular. This was an unexpected and interesting plus for us and our guests. The housekeeper and the cook the owners recommended for a couple of evenings were both friendly and efficient, and the owners were always extremely accommodating when it came to any additional requests we had. One day, the owner organised for us to take a boat out onto the lake and visit a small island where the ruins of an early-Christian monastic library could still be seen, another magical moment. We were lucky with the weather but when it did rain, we and our guests would happily sit in the beautiful library to read. Our daughter loved the piano and our guests spent hours at the billiard table. Altogether staying at Lakeview was an unforgettable experience. We will definitely be recommending this house to family and friends.

Andrew & Jennifer, France
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Luxury historic lakefront mansion and estate in truly stunning setting
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p841200
+44 (0)7956-317030
Killarney County Kerry
5

Amazing Place!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 11, 2013 Stayed: September 2012
My family and I spent 2 weeks in Ireland at the end of last summer, the highlight of which was our stay at Lakeview House. We've travelled a fair bit over the years but have never stayed anywhere that had our jaws dropping as much as this - the views that change constantly from ominous grey to Mediterranean blue to red sunset are every bit as engrossing as the photos suggest.

The house itself is very gracious and comfortable ith huge rooms and full of centuries of family history everywhere you look. This is combined with modern works of art and furniture so that it feels fresh and up to date. Our favourite was the library filled with old books and a roaring wood burning stove. The owners have modernised the house and added levels of comfort and plumbing which were probably not there when it was first built!

I'll be back....
business
Luxury historic lakefront mansion and estate in truly stunning setting
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p841200
+44 (0)7956-317030
Killarney County Kerry
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Blissfully Relaxing

Submitted: March 8, 2013 Stayed: April 2010
Such a blissfully relaxing stay in Fossa. It's rare for me to feel so readily at home in a strange place.
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Luxury historic lakefront mansion and estate in truly stunning setting
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p841200
+44 (0)7956-317030
Killarney County Kerry
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Wow!

Submitted: March 8, 2013 Stayed: September 2010
That's all.
business
Luxury historic lakefront mansion and estate in truly stunning setting
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p841200
+44 (0)7956-317030
Killarney County Kerry
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A Foretaste of Heaven

Submitted: March 8, 2013 Stayed: March 2012
A poem about Lakeview House & Estate written by Daniel MacSweeney who visited in around 1890

There's O'Connell's famed home on the Lower Lake shore
Where Nature has given her beauties galore.
They may talk of Versailles and its artful displays
And how Lake Maggiore has the sunniest days.
But, in rain or in shine, in hail or in tears,
There's no finer place in two hemispheres
To where lake views and mountains entwine o'er and o'er
At O'Connell's famed home on the Lower Lake shore.

Cold must be the heart and hard must be the mind
That, at Lakeview, contentment and peace cannot find.
Not alone has each Season attractions sublime,
But each day and each hour in the passage of time
Gives new views and delights as we wander along
Amid scenes to describe which, how poor is my song!
'Tis a foretaste of heaven, I cannot say more
Of O'Connell's famed home on the Lower Lake shore.
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