Herlihy's, Half-Way-House

Killarney, Farranfore, Ireland
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Herlihy's, Half-Way-House

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
30 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 775 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Offering quiet street views, Herlihy's, Half-Way-House is an accommodation situated in Farranfore, 17 km from INEC and 19 km from Siamsa Tire Theatre. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from St Mary's Cathedral. The spacious apartment with a terrace and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Barbecue facilities are at guests' disposal at the apartment, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Kerry County Museum is 19 km from the apartment, while Muckross Abbey is 20 km from the property. Kerry Airport is 1 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Farranfore

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The apartment was a lovely, clean, quaint & quiet place that used to be a family run bar. The kitchen is still in the style of the bar and has all the modern facilities for making food and a relaxing area to watch TV. The bedroom and bathroom are...”
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really interesting & unusual place steeped in history. Lovely accomodation, very clean & comfortable. Had everything we needed. Marie is a great host.”
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This house is perfectly placed to easily see the area. As well as being on a main road and near the fantastic national park it is only 10 mins walk from the station and the train to Kilarney takes 15 mins. The decor is fun, colourful and quirky!...”
  • Matthew
    Australia Australia
    “A lovely quirky place. In a perfect location for exposing Dingle peninsula and the ring of Kerry. And our host, Marie, was very welcoming and helpful.”
  • Aileen
    Ireland Ireland
    “It was a unique experience , spotlessly clean, everything you could need was available onsite or a stones throw away”
  • Alfonso
    Spain Spain
    “Incredible property, couldn’t have asked for a better experience.”
  • Sonia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location for travelling. Quirky felt like home. Well presented, everything you needed was supplied. Marie the host was very pleasant and helpful, would definitely recommend staying here.”
  • Annette
    Australia Australia
    “There were so many things to love about this property. it was spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed to prepare some meals instead of eating out every day. Having access to a clothes line was to dry the washing was very much...”
  • Martin
    Peru Peru
    “Great place, just in between the 2 peninsulas, it allowed us to visit both places and come back to a nice bed :)”
  • Sophie
    France France
    “Nous avons bien aimé cette jolie location, située dans un ancien bar, décorée de manière très originale. Très propre, et bien située pour rayonner dans le Kerry. Seul bémol, la situation dans un carrefour assez passant. Ce n'est pas du tout gênant...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Marie O'Sullivan

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Marie O'Sullivan
Herlihy's Half Way House is 15 km from Killarney. This former pub has been reimagined as a cosy living space, yet retains all the memorabilia and ambience of a traditional Irish country pub. Herlihy’s Bar ceased trading as a licensed premises in 2017. Since then bar and ancillary areas have been re-commissioned as wheelchair friendly self-catering accommodation, suitable for two-four adults. The Bar Counter is now home to a bespoke fitted kitchen, featuring all “mod cons” and the Bar-Floor area has been transformed into living/dining space. This area contains up-cycled bar furniture to provide a quirky dining space. The cosy living area features a fireplace, sofa-bed, television, coffee tables, dresser etc. The entire “Pub” is decorated with bar memorabilia collected by three generations of female publicans (Marie, the current proprietor, her mother and grandmother) over a period of 105 years! In contrast with the Traditional Bar Ambiance, the remainder of the unit is ultramodern and encompasses, an entrance hallway, a double bedroom, bathroom and utilty room.
Marie your host is an archaeologist and tour guide, whose family have owned and lived in the property since 1912. Herlihy stands in the centre of Farranfore village, which is 15 km from Killarney. In 2017 Marie reimagined a portion of her family home into quirky, unique accommodation in this traditional Kerry village. It is an ideal base for exploring Kerry, as it is adjacent to the Wild Atlantic Way and 1.5 km from Kerry Airport. Herlihy’s is an ideal base for day trips to Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle and Beara Peninsulas and beyond. The accommodation is spotlessly clean furnished to a very high standard, with a beautiful garden, free car park and free Wi-Fi throughout There is a supermarket directly across the road, a Kebab House (50m), Bar and Restaurant (300m) and Coffee Shop (400m) in the village. For those not having a access to a car there is a railway station and excellent bus service also in in the village. Marie continues to live in the building and is happy to engage with guests and offer advice on what to see and do in the Kerry. She has a family of four cats, who can be guaranteed to socialise with her guests should the opportunity arise.
The magnificent Irish coastline of West Kerry, the Wild Atlasntic Way and Dingle are accessible by car in 30 minutes. Farranfore is also the ideal point of departure for a trip around the Ring of Kerry. The Counties many golf courses (Killarney, Killorglin, Dooks, Barrow, Castleisland and Ballybunnion) are easily accessible from Farranfore. For those just wanting to get away from it all, there are some lovely rural roads to be explored in the vicinity of the village. Herlihy's Bar provides the ideal base for those wishing to experience the natural beauty of Killarney, with its spectacular mountain and lake scenery. The town itself is picturesque and offers an exhaustive selection of bars, hotels, restaurants and shopping experiences. Tralee the County Town is world renowned as home to the Rose of Tralee International Festival. It is also home to our national Folk Theatre, Siamsa Tíre. The town also boasts an aquadome and wetlands. Kerry's County Museum is to be found in Tralee town centre. Whilst on the outskirts of the town is Manor Shopping Centre. Castleisland a traditional Irish market town and Killorglin (home to Puck Fair) are both just down the road from Farrranfore.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Herlihy's, Half-Way-House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

House rules
Herlihy's, Half-Way-House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about £83. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Herlihy's, Half-Way-House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Herlihy's, Half-Way-House

  • Check-in at Herlihy's, Half-Way-House is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Herlihy's, Half-Way-House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Herlihy's, Half-Way-House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Herlihy's, Half-Way-House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Herlihy's, Half-Way-House on this page.

  • The prices at Herlihy's, Half-Way-House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Herlihy's, Half-Way-House is 100 yards from the centre of Farranfore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Herlihy's, Half-Way-House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.