The Ferris Wheel is a luxurious family orientated 5 bedroomed country house bed and breakfast, located at the gateway to the Gap of Dunloe, on the outskirts of Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Facilities of the bungalow include varied breakfast menu, private car park, outdoor picnic area, hair dryers, irons/ironing boards, under floor heating and TV & wireless free broadband.
Supermarket, grocery shop, post office are within 1 km away and our local taxi service is just a phone call away.
Our location is perfect for visiting the entire South West corner of Ireland with spectacular routes such as the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Parks, Dingle and Beara peninsulas. This family run business is owned by John & Nora Ferris and their 3 teenage children.
We have a great interest in music and enjoy a sing song by the fire. Our emphasis is on a friendly personal service to enhance a comfortable relaxing stay for you and yours to enjoy.
The Frerris Wheel B&B is located 8km from Killarney town centre, close to the Ring of Kerry N72 route.
From Killarney take the N72 road to Killorglin/Ring of Kerry. Pass Hotel Europe and Fossa church on the left hand side.
Take the next junction on the left marked "Glencar" and "Gap of Dunloe". Take next left at forked cross roads after Dunloe Castle Hotel. The Ferris Wheel B&B is on right hand side before you come within 0.5km of Kate Kearney's Cottage.
Each morning guests can choose from a varied breakfast menu.
Other facilities of this B&B include TV and complimentary wireless broadband, hair dryers, iron and ironing boards and car parking facilities.
Killarney is one of the main tourists towns in Ireland and is noted for its magnificent scenery, while in the area you must visit Muckross House and Gardens, located in the vast Killarney National Park, the house and gardens are set on one of the three Killarney Lakes.
Also worth a visit is Torc Waterfall, Ross Castle and Killarney town itself with it’s thriving restaurants, bars, cafes and tourist shops.
We can arrange for you to be picked up by jaunting car from our home so you can enjoy a traditional trip or horse back ride through the Gap of Dunloe. We are also just 5 minutes walk from of the world renowned Kate Kearney’s cottage where you will find a bar/restaurant with live traditional music nightly (seasonal)
Local activities include walking, hiking, hill walking, climbing, mountaineering, cycling, lake/river fishing & top class golf courses nearby. For climbers we are ideally situated at the base of the MacGillicuddy Reeks for those who want to challenge Ireland’s highest mountain “Carrauntohill” (3414ft).