The Grove Lodge Riverside Holiday Homes is an exclusive development of luxury self-catering riverside accommodation set on the banks of the River Laune just a five minute stroll from Killorglin Town Centre.  Set amongst mature trees and landscaped gardens this truly is a haven of peace and tranquillity.

THE ACCOMMODATION

Each and every one of these 28 beautiful holiday homes has been thoughtfully and creatively furnished and finished to exacting standards and features a southerly aspect over the River Laune and panoramic views of the MacGillycuddy Reeks (Ireland’s highest mountain range).

This is the ideal location to while away a beautiful summer’s afternoon or evening either from your own balcony or patio or from the larger decking area alongside the Riverside Walk.

There are both two and three bedroomed options available.  All bedrooms are ensuite.

There are two different two bedroomed options.  The Riverbank Houses feature private riverbank patios and can accommodate 5 people in a double and a triple bedroom.  The remainder of the two bedroom units are two storey units with both bedrooms upstairs.  Each can accommodate up to five people in a double and a triple bedroom.

Each of these Holiday Homes is bright and spacious and has been carefully designed and furnished for your maximum comfort enjoyment and relaxation.  Only the highest quality furniture and fixtures have been used and the fully fitted kitchen is equipped with fridge, microwave, dishwasher, and washer/drier.  The bathrooms feature jacuzzi baths.

Hardwood floors feature throughout these Holiday Homes.  The open plan sitting room and dining rooms leads directly to the adjoining patios and balconies through large opening French doors.  The Holiday Homes feature electric under floor heating with thermostatic controls in each room.

Other facilities include direct dial telephone and internet connection, stereo and cable TV.

At the Grove Lodge Riverside Holiday Homes you can be assured of excellent personal service and attention to detail.

KILLORGLIN

Killorglin is a bustling town in the heart of county Kerry.  It is located at the gateway to both the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula and close to the cosmopolitan towns of Killarney, Kenmare and Dingle.  The town offers a great selection of traditional Irish pubs and some fantastic restaurants and there is a host of activities within the town and its surrounds.

PUCK FAIR

Killorglin is the venue for one of Ireland's most unusual street festivals - Puck Fair. The fair is one of Ireland's oldest and longest celebrated and is held every year on 10th, 11th and 12th August hours of free family street entertainment.  The main events of the festival include the traditional horse fair, parade and coronation ceremony of King Puck, open air night concerts, fireworks display, children's competitions, street entertainers and dancing displays. 

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Ring of Kerry

Killorglin is located at the gateway to the Ring of Kerry.  This is a world famous scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula which takes you through such quaint and picturesque towns as Glenbeigh, Cahirsiveen, Waterville, Sneem, Kenmare and Killarney.  

Rossbeigh Beach

Located just 8 miles from Killorglin lies this beautiful sandy Blue Flag beach.  It is seven kilometres in length and is ideal for swimming. windsurfing, sailing, horse-trekking, sailing, sea fishing, shore fishing and many other water sports and activities.

Golf

Killorglin boasts its own scenic 18 hole Dooks Golf Course with spectacular views over Dingle Bay.  With its prime location on the gateway to the Ring of Kerry, Killorglin is the ideal base for a golfing holiday as  the courses of Waterville, Kenmare, Ring of Kerry and Killarney are all within driving distance.

Horse Riding

There is a number of Equestrian Centres around Killorglin offering pony trekking along the strand or indeed up more hilly terrain.

Walking

Killorglin and its surrounding areas offers a wude variety of walking routes from quiet country walks to coastal walks to The Kerry Way and the ascent of Ireland’s highest mountain – Carrauntuohill. 

Angling

Killorglin is situated on the river Laune, an excellent salmon fishing river.  The river Laune boasts a run of Salmon and the river also drains the largest of the Killarney Lakes which is known for its brown trout. A private boat is available for fishing/boat trips.

Cycling

Killorglin is an ideal place for cycling and bikes are available for hire on a daily or weekly basis.

Glencar

Perched high above Caragh Lake lies the naturally beautiful district of Glencar which is a popular section of the Kerry Way Walking Route.   It is also offers some of the most picturesque picnic areas imaginable. 

Caragh Lake

Caragh Lake lies just on the outskirts of Killorglin town.  The lake is five miles long by one mile wide and is well known to artists, walkers and lovers of nature alike.  This freshwater lake with its backdrop of the MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain rainge and the lower Caragh River is renowned for salmon and trout fishing and for various watersports. 

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

Museum & Exhibition Centre

This fascinating centre offers a number of displays including the history of the Circus, the legends and history asscociated with Puck Fair and an outdoor display of old farm machinery and artifacts.

Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park is just a fifteen minute drive from The Grove Lodge Riverside Holiday Homes.  It consists of 25,000 acres of lakes, rivers, mountains, wildlife and walks where all year round you can commune with Nature without interruption.

Other local attractions include:

• Dromavalla - Old Church
• Blennerhassett Monument 
• Ballykissane Monument
• Killorglin Stone Bridge
• St. James’ Roman Catholic Church
• Castle Conway

GETTING THERE

Killorglin is located approximately a 15 minute drive from the town of Killarney which is accessible by Mainline Train, Bus and Airplane into Kerry Airport.  Cork Airport is just over an hour’s drive away. 

DIRECTIONS

The Grove Lodge Holiday Homes are situated in the grounds of the Grove Lodge Country Club on the outskirts of Killorglin town.