Rowantree is homely family orientated holiday home situated close (10 mins walk away) to the entrance of the world famous Gap of Dunloe, the most dramatic mountainous landscape in Ireland, on the Kerry Way and in the near vicinity of the Lakes of Killarney. The house is within walking distance of the famous Kate Kearney’s restaurant and bar .It is 30 minutes drive from Kerry Airport and within a ten minute drive from Killarney Town Centre, a thriving, typically Irish town serving good food, interesting shops and traditional music and dancing in the bars in the evening.
Rowantree is the ideal place to unwind and enjoy all the best of a holiday in the south west coast of Ireland with beautiful scenery on your doorstep, at the foot of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks with excellent walking and hiking, lakes and rivers, glorious sandy beaches a drive away and welcoming and hospitable people.
Rowantree is a very warm and comfortable house with spacious and welcoming accommodation. There are three bedrooms, which can accommodate up to 6 persons as well as a well stocked and modern kitchen and dining room and spacious living room. Enjoy an evening drink in the lovely gardens as the sun goes down over the mountain.
Beautifully restored and modernized four star graded bungalow, recently in large well developed gardens, at the foot of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and about 1/2 mile from the renowned Gap of Dunloe, a beautiful natural pass with its spectacular scenery and lakes, stimulating walks and climbs for all levels of ability. Enjoy the pony trap rides, trout fishing or beautiful beaches (25 mins) and visit the famous Kate Kearney's cottage now a pub/restaurant with traditional Irish music and dancing about 1/4 mile away. Lough Leane and two 18-hole golf courses within 3 miles and Killarney 7 miles.
Directions from Ferranfore Airport. 1. Turn left out of the Airport and enter Ferranfore in about 3/4 minutes. 2. Turn Left at the end of this road onto the N22 to Killarney. 3. Continue forward onto the N22 for 8/9 miles. 4. At first roundabout coming into Killarney (Cleeny Roundabout) take the 3rd exit onto the N72 (signposted Killorglin, Dingle (N86) ) for about 400 meters. 5. At next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the N72 (signposted Killorglin, Dingle (N86) 6. Continue forward onto the N72 entering Fossa after about 2/3miles. 7. As you leave Fossa turn left (signposted Gap of Dunloe) 8. Follow this road for about 1.5 miles ( going over the River Leane) and going past the Dunloe Golf Club. Follow the road around to the sharp left at the Dunloe Castle Hotel sign. 9. Turn Left signposted Gap of Dunloe and the Rowan tree Bungalow is 800 meters on the left at the bottom of small dip in the road. 10. Have a glass of wine! From Killarney 1. Take the N72 entering Fossa after about 2/3miles. 2. As you leave Fossa turn left (signposted Gap of Dunloe) 3. Follow this road for about 1.5 miles (going over the River Leane) and going past the Dunloe Golf Club. 4. Take a sharp left turn at the Dunloe Castle Hotel and then turn left signposted Gap of Dunloe and the Rowan tree Bungalow is 800 meters on the left at the bottom of small dip in the road.
Rowantree has been lovingly restored and modernised, with oil fired central heating and two open fires, comfortable furniture, wood floors and bright warm colours. The house is cosy and warm – open fires and oil fired central heating with a large garden which is not overlooked and full of mature shrubs and trees. The only company are the horses grazing at the back of the house and the deer that like to visit us …..
The house comprises of a large living room with open fire, TV, DVD and music system. There is a big kitchen diner with a lovely bright and modern new kitchen, dishwasher, music system, open fire, dresser and kitchen table and chairs. There are three bedrooms, two double beds and twin beds in the third room. The modern bathroom hosts a bath as well as an electrical shower. There is a separate toilet
There are wooden floors throughout and a slate tiled kitchen floor. The utility room houses a washing machine and dryer as well as storage space for coats, boots golf and fishing equipment.
Apart from the many opportunities for all different abilities to walk on the doorstep, it is also the perfect base for activity holidays with facilities on the doorstep for climbing, riding, fishing, swimming, surfing and sailing. Our neighbours provide opportunities to take a traditional horse and jaunting car into the Gap which is an experience worth having.
Rowantre is the ideal base for a golfing holiday with more than 10 spectacular 18 hole golf courses on the doorstep, it is truly a golfers paradise. The local hotels offer swimming facilities and we would particularly recommend Killarney Park Hotel for a day pass which provides unlimited access to the beautiful pool, sauna and outside hot tub. It is also possible to book massages and treatments. The bar food is excellent. Enjoy a relaxing evening drink in Killarney Fishing and Golfing Club with the most spectacular views over the Lakes of Killarney.
Dukes Beach - a twenty minute drive away is a beautiful stretch of golden sands with a fabulous mountain backdrop quiet, excellent for families and adults alike. Tennis and crazy golf as well as fun swim for families available at the Glen Eagle Hotel.
Kate Kearney’s world famous traditional Irish music bar and restaurant is a short walk away, providing great value home cooked food, music and dancing. Killarney is a ten minute car drive and boasts a huge variety of bars providing traditional music and dance. Local hotels are open to the public for swimming and food.
Beaufort Village is a walk or a short drive away through beautiful country side and has an excellent shop that sells all the basics as well as a Post Office. The Beaufort Bar provides great food and booking is recommended in the high season.
South Kerry is arguably the most beautiful and dramatic part of the most scenic county in Ireland. Rowantree is set in the Gap of Dunloe and in walking distance of Killarney National Park which has been described as ‘probably the loveliest part of Ireland if not Europe’. The house is a 30 minute drive away from Kerry Airport and ten minutes to Killarney Town Centre. Cork Airport and Cork harbour are approximately 1 hour and thirty minutes away.
Rowantree offer you the opportunity to stay in a rare and precious location for those who recognise its majesty and inherent value. The Gap of Dunloe, protected by planning laws is still a wild and untamed place with hardly a single human hand on the landscape. It has remained unchanged for thousands of years with mountains whose ancient age predates that of the Himalayas.
Situated on the Gap road and on route into the mountain, there are no near neighbours and the rear of the house is a vista full of interesting wildlife, birds, horses and deer in the morning and evening.
With the mountain wrapping itself like a blanket around the house, this is a place of contemplation where you can simply step back from the busy lives we lead and take sanctuary in the beauty of the area. This is definitely a place to reconnect. It is a place that generates energy and this energy becomes even more awesome as you climb up into the mountains, a breathtaking journey that must be experienced.