Ivy Cottage B&B

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

8.9

Property highlights

About this property

Historic Setting: Ivy Cottage B&B in Killarney offers a recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast experience housed in a historic building. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, bicycle parking, and a range of amenities including a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, seating area, free toiletries, private entrance, electric kettle, bathrobes, streaming services, private bathroom, bath, shower, carpeted and tiled floors, and interconnected rooms. Local Attractions: St Mary's Cathedral is an 8-minute walk away, FitzGerald Stadium lies 1.7 km nearby, and Killarney Railway Station is 1.8 km from the property. Kerry Airport is 16 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Shane
Finland Finland
“Very clean and comfortable. Mary was a lovely host.”
Suzanne
Ireland Ireland
“What an amazing place to stay we felt so welcomed to your home. We cannot wait to come back”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location just 15 minutes walk from the main streets of Killarney. A warm and welcoming and elegant B&B. The owner Mary was wonderfully helpful and provided tips for our 3 day stay which proved to be invaluable. Very happy we picked Ivy...”
Clifford
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was excellent for a wedding in the Cathedral and into the town, but nice if you want a bit of a quieter stay than on the main drag.”
Inès
Canada Canada
“We stayed 3 nights at Ivy Cottage BNB. It is charming and comfortable. Mary is an amazing host; her kindness and warmth made us feel right at home. She had great recommendations for food and activities in the area. We had a great experience, thank...”
Kim
Australia Australia
“The most beautiful cottage in a great location . Mary the owner has this place lovely and the room was so clean . Attention to detail was Amazing”
Evan
Ireland Ireland
“Mary is such a wonderful host, had fantastic recommendations for food and drinks around Killarney, great location, couldn't recommend her place more!”
Timothy
United States United States
“Of all six places we stayed during our two-week trip to Ireland, Ivy Cottage stands out as the most memorable experience by far. From the incredibly comfortable beds to the darling home, the exquisitely presented breakfasts, and Mary's...”
Kieran
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location right outside the National Park and a ten minute walk into town Beautiful cottage with loads of character Very comfortable bed and clean room Very accommodating and helpful host Incredible homemade breakfast”
Cannon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really nice cottage opposite killarney national park , Mary is a fabulous host., There is a short walk into killarney.”

Hosted by Mary Susan MacMonagle

9
Host review score
Mary Susan MacMonagle
Ivy Cottage: The Little 100 year old cottage with the big heart was built in the 1840's by Lord Kenmare to house the staff of the famous Killarney National Park Estate which is just across the road from Ivy Cottage. Ivy Cottage is a listed building and protected structure. Lovingly restored & full of character & charm! Cosy, quaint & unique we have retained many of the original features and are fortunate to adore our home. Breakfast is served in our dining room, on fine china listening to classical music. When the sun shines we also offer breakfast on the patio. Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities are available in your room for you to enjoy whilst reading a book, listening to music or planning your adventures in Kerry. Excursions, recommendations & dinner reservations are available to our guests. We have two bedrooms which are beautifully decorated, one is a twin room and the other a king. We look forward to sharing our beautiful home with you and ensuring you a truly magical stay in Killarney and the Kingdom of Kerry.
I am interested in photography, gardening, interiors, reading and enjoying life. I am blessed to live in the most beautiful part of Ireland and enjoy walking, hiking, cycling, & boating. Meeting people, creating memories and spending time in the garden also Killarney National Park which is steps from our front door. Helping you get the very most of your trip with advice and top tips & recommendations on our favourite things to do, see and experience in Kerry!
Welcome to Ivy Cottage, Killarney in County Kerry ! We are a ten minute walk to Killarney Town Centre. There is no parking at Ivy Cottage but parking is available five minutes away. Killarney - A walkers paradise and a cyclists dream. The Magical Killarney Demense & National Park is directly across the road walk around Killarney's famous Lakes, visit Ross Castle take a boat trip to Innisfallen Island or Lord Brandon's Cottage. Take a Jaunting car trip to Muckross or through Killarney National Park. Do the Gap Trip, Hire bikes and cycle to Dinis Cottage & through Killanrey National Park. Hire a boat & gillie for fishing on Killarney's famous lakes. Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is five minute drive from Ivy Cottage and is truly beautiful the golf club with panoramic views of Killarney's lakes and mountains. Visit St. Mary's Cathedral at the end of Port Road. five minutes from Ivy Cottage. We are a ten minute walk to Killarney Town Centre 1 km. Drop in Yoga Classes and top class day spas will give you back your Zen! We have a vast array of fantastic restaurants to suit all tastes and fantastic bars with live entertainment nightly. Just let us know your desires and wishes we will direct you to ensure a truly Magical trip to Killarney in the Kingdom of Kerry
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Ivy Cottage B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:30 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:30
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests have the option to enjoy breakfast in the dining room, available for an additional fee. Please note that this service is optional.

Please inform Ivy Cottage B&B 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.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.