Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast Located In The Heart Of The Black Valley Along The Kerry Way Walking Route

Season: 15th February - 1st November

Robert and Mary R. Tangney, Hillcrest Farmhouse, Gearahmeen, Black Valley, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland.

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Telephone: +353-64-34702,    Fax: +353-64-34702,    Mobile: 087-9853541,   

Hillcrest Farmhouse is a traditional homely farmhouse, scenically situated in the heart of Killarney's Lake and mountain area, with picturesque views of the McGillicuddy Reeks. All bedrooms are en suite with television, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Visitors can relax in our peaceful television lounge or enjoy watching the sheep and lambs grazing from your bedroom window. Dinner and packed lunches available upon request. Drying room for wet clothes and boots available for our guests use. Recommended by Le Guide de Routard, Brittany Ferries and many walking guides. To make a booking please contact us by phone or fax.

Hillcrest Farmhouse is located just 100 metres off the Kerry Way Walking Route, 150 metres off the Kerry Cycle Route and a 5 minutes walk to Killarney's National Park and Upper Lake with it's grand oak woods and spectacular flora and fauna and rare species of butterflies and home to the famous red deer and white tailed eagle. The location of this unique farmhouse bed and breakfast make it an ideal base for walkers and cyclists and for touring the Ring of Kerry, Beara Peninsula, Dingle and many other scenic routes. To make a booking please contact us by phone or fax.

The White-Tailed Eagle which is also known as the White-Tailed Sea-Eagle, was re-introduced to County Kerry during 2007. Young eagles from Norway were released in Killarney National Park as part of a large project to bring these birds back to Ireland following 100 years extinction from this area. Photographer: Valerie O'Sullivan

Rates For 2008

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Local Attractions

Killarney National Park - Killarney
Derrynane House - Caherdaniel
Ross Castle - Killarney
Muckross House - Killarney

Kerry Festivals

April      Kenmare Easter Walking Festival
May      Kenmare Walking Festival
June      Kenmare Kerry Festival of Music
July      Waterville Summer Splash
August      Cahirciveen Celtic Music Festival
August      Killorglin Puck Fair
August      Sneem Welcome Home Festival
September      Glenbeigh Chamber Music Retreat Lodges

Visitor Guides:     Killarney      County Kerry      Ireland   

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How To Get Here

On N71 Ring of Kerry Road:
Travel the N71 road from Killarney town, past Muckross to Molls Gap. Turn right at Molls Gap, travel on the R568 Sneem Road for 100 metres and turn right again and continue for a further 9km to Hillcrest Farmhouse.

On Kerry Way Walking Route:
Follow the signs for the Kerry Way Walking Route from Killarney until you come to Brandons Cottage in Gearahmeen near the Upper lake. Travel pass Brandons Cottage over the bridge and keep left for 1km. On the right will be a sign for Hillcrest Farmhouse, located just 100 metres off the walking route.

Maps:     Map of Kerry      Map of Ireland     

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