Killarney B&B
Description
The Ferris Wheel is a luxurious family orientated 5 bedroomed country house b&b, located at the gateway to the Gap of Dunloe, on the outskirts of Killarney Town. Facilities of the bungalow include varied breakfast menu, private car park, outdoor picnic area, hair dryers, irons/ironing boards, under floor heating, 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.
Location
The Ferris Wheel B&B is perfectly located for touring the delights of County Kerry including the Ring of Kerry, Gap of Dunloe and Killarney National Park. 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).
How To Get Here
The Ferris 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.
Local Attractions
Derrynane House - Caherdaniel
The Kerry Bog Village - Glenbeigh
Coolwood Wildlife Park - Killarney
Kennedy's Pet Farm - Killarney
Killarney National Park - Killarney
Muckross Friary - Killarney
Muckross House - Killarney
Muckross Traditional Farms - Killarney
Ross Castle - Killarney
Skellig Islands - Portmagee
Local Festivals
Kenmare Easter Walking Festival - April
Kenmare Walking Festival - May
Kenmare Kerry Festival of Music - June
Waterville Summer Splash - July
Cahirciveen Celtic Music Festival - August
Killorglin Puck Fair - August
Sneem Welcome Home Festival - August
Glenbeigh Chamber Music Retreat Lodges - September
