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Featuring a garden, Herlihy's, Half-Way-House offers accommodations in Farranfore. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment. Offering a terrace and garden views, the spacious apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, 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. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. St. Mary's Cathedral is 9.4 miles from Herlihy's, Half-Way-House, while INEC is 11 miles from the property. Kerry Airport is 0.6 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
10
High score for Farranfore

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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 :)
  • Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    Spacious and unique space. Huge shower and really clean. Host was more than helpful with any question I may have had. Off street parking and shared outdoor space.
  • 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...

Hosted by Marie O'Sullivan

10
10
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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

Area info

Amenities of Herlihy's, Half-Way-House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Electric blankets
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Activities

    • Tour or class about local culture
      Additional charge
    • Fishing
      Off-site

    Services & Extras

    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Private apartment in building

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • ATM on site

    Miscellaneous

    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    Languages Spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about $102. 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 & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the 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.

    FAQs about Herlihy's, Half-Way-House

    • The prices at Herlihy's, Half-Way-House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

      • Fishing
      • Tour or class about local culture
    • Herlihy's, Half-Way-House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • Check-in at Herlihy's, Half-Way-House is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • 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.

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

    • Herlihy's, Half-Way-House is 350 feet from the center of Farranfore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • 4 guests

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