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Carrig Country House

Address: Caragh Lake, Killorglin, Co. Kerry
Phone: 066/976-9100
www.carrighouse.com

Price range: $$
Location: Glenbeigh

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Fodor's Review:

A rambling two-story Victorian house covered in flowering creepers, and set on 4 acres of lush gardens running down to a secluded lakeshore—this comes pretty close to most people's dream rural retreat. The atmosphere is more grand country house than hotel, with turf fires in the reception rooms encouraging guests to linger in an armchair with a book. Guest rooms are lavishly decorated with period antiques ranging from cozy cottage-style to ornate Victoriana, with spoon-backed chairs and mahogany writing desks; some have private patios. As well as enjoying views over the gardens (which have 950 species of plants) to the peaceful waters of the lake and the surrounding mountains, you can also hear the lake water lapping the shore from most rooms. Boating and fishing facilities are available. Your friendly hosts, Frank and Mary Slattery, were restaurateurs, and their kitchen maintains a tempting menu of local meat, duck, and seafood, served with homegrown vegetables. Locals flock to dine (no lunch served) in their conservatory extension. Pros: lovely secluded location; real country-house atmosphere; affable owner-managers. Cons: tricky drive from Killorglin (see Web site for directions).

Hotel Details: 17 rooms
In-room: no a/c, no TV.
In-hotel: restaurant, bar, Internet terminal.
Rate includes: Full breakfast
Credit Cards: MC, V
Closed: Closed Dec.-Feb.