The Happy Pig
The Happy Pig
The Happy Pig, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Kenmare, 30 km from INEC, 31 km from Carrantuohill Mountain, as well as 33 km from St Mary's Cathedral. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 30 km from Muckross Abbey. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units feature a terrace and/or a patio with mountain views. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available every morning. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Sightseeing tours are available in the neighbourhood. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. Kenmare Golf Club is 2.2 km from The Happy Pig, while Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club is 5.6 km away. Kerry Airport is 48 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Maria
Italy“Best place to sleep in Ireland, everything is carefully detailed. A Guest House with a true identity and personality. Loved the way the host welcomed us.”
Luca Italy“I had the pleasure of staying at this remarkable establishment, and I can’t recommend it enough. The care and attention to detail in every aspect of the property are truly outstanding. From the beautifully maintained spaces to the warm and...”
Petrina
Australia“Beautiful guest house. The rooms are very comfortable and well appointed and there was a cosy sitting room for guests to use. Tea & cake on arrival, delicious breakfast and lots of advice on local sights & experiences.”
Alison
New Zealand“The property was easy to find with great off street parking. Our hostess greeted us warmly with an offer of tea and pie in the cosy guest lounge! The room was beautifully presented, breakfast was superb and the whole experience could not have been...”- Danika
Canada“We were immediately thrilled with The Happy Pig upon pulling up. Excellent property, rooms, location, service, and breakfast. It was a very easy and scenic walk into Kenmare and we were given many suggestions for dinner and for our travels the...” - Jussi
Finland“The staff and the lovely dog (owner of the place). Theme and styling.” 
Kerrie Australia“The host Irma was fantastic: caring for us when we were unwell from food poisoning contracted elsewhere. The breakfasts were the freshest and best prepared of any place we stayed in Ireland. The cosy guest lounge with log fire was very inviting...”- Kathleen
United States“Room as large, clean and comfortable. Earma was a great host and made us a wonderful breakfast! Fun and easy walk to town with plenty of pubs and restaurants.” - Klubi Canada“Breakfast was amazing, the staff and owner were phenomenal”
- Aoife
Ireland“Gorgeous B&B - breakfast was incredible. Location is a very short walk into town. House and rooms are decorated so beautifully. The proprietor was so so lovely and happy to share recommendations. Couldn't recommend more.”
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Managed by The Happy Pig
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Property information
Languages spoken
German,English,DutchProperty surroundings
Facilities of The Happy PigGreat facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
Activities
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Horse ridingOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Executive lounge access
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hypoallergenic
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Dutch
House rulesThe Happy Pig takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Happy Pig 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.
FAQs about The Happy Pig
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Room options at The Happy Pig include:
- Double
- Twin
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Check-in at The Happy Pig is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at The Happy Pig may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Happy Pig is 1,000 yards from the centre of Kenmare. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at The Happy Pig can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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The Happy Pig offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Horse riding
- Temporary art galleries
