“What a house ! What a people ! What a country ! Thank you very, very much for making our trip a marvellous moment . We are absolutely enthusiastic. Your kindness is legendary & true!”

Name: Suz & Remy
Location: Switzerland

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Welcome to Carrig Country House

The Ring of Kerry's most enchanting hotel

The Ring of Kerry is world renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and the myriad of attractions it offers to the visitor. The area offers the ideal break to those seek a relaxed holiday as well as to the more energetic traveller who seeks to participate in the wide range of activities the Ring of Kerry has to offer.

At the heart of this experience is Carrig Country House Hotel on the banks of Caragh Lake. If you haven\'t yet visited Carrig Country House Hotel a whole new experience of old-world hospitality awaits you in one of the most beautiful hideaways in the world.

This charming and meticulously restored Victorian residence has a sense of timelessness about it that has captured the imagination of poets and adventurers alike.

Situated on the shores of beautiful Caragh Lake in Kerry, you will find the cleanest air in Europe, beautiful gardens and natural green woodlands with spectacular views
across the still waters to the wildness of the Kerry Mountains.

When visiting Kerry in the Southwest of Ireland, Carrig Country House Hotel is your ideal base and is centrally located for touring the renowned Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula or Killarney National Park. Two magnificent Atlantic beaches are just 10 minutes by car.

Should you wish, a myriad of activities are available on your doorstep at Carrig Country House Hotel: • Hill Walking • Mountain Climbing
• Horse Riding • Fishing • Windsurfing • Sailing
• Deerstalking

We are central to 15 wonderful golf courses in Kerry (the nearest, a 10 minute drive). We will gladly help you make arrangements for any of these activities.

Perhaps you may prefer to just unwind with a good book, sip an Irish Whiskey and soak up the atmosphere
at Carrig Country House Hotel!!

Good food and wines are a very important part of “The Carrig Experience” and we are very proud of the achievements of our culinary team and critically acclaimed, award winning, Lakeside Restaurant.

"Hideaway of the year 2009 award" Georgina Campbell\'s Ireland Guide and "AA Rosette Award 2009 "
for culinary Excellence

We are recommended by:

• Alastair Sawdays "Special Places to Stay"

• Georgina Campbell ‘s Ireland - "The Best of the Best"

• Fodor’s Travel Guide

• The Michelin Guide

• Best Loved Hotels

• The Good Hotel Guide

• Elegant Destinations Ireland

• Lucinda O Sullivan

” Little Black book of Great Places to Stay”

• Bridgestone Guide-100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland