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Live In a Traditional Irish Pub

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Bar (on property)
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Farranfore, Kerry
  • Tralee Road
    5 min drive
  • INEC Killarney
    14 min drive
  • Ross Castle
    16 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    2 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Live In a Traditional Irish Pub

At Herlihy’s, there is an opportunity to play “mine host” in your own pub.

Yes! You will live quite literally in the pub. Herlihy’s Bar ceased trading as a licensed premises in 2017.

Since then the bar and ancillary areas have been re-commissioned into wheelchair friendly self-catering accommodation.

The bar counter is now home to a bespoke fitted kitchen, featuring all “mod cons”, the bar back remains in situ and the bar floor area has been transformed into living/dining space complete with up-cycled bar furniture and a sofa bed. In contrast to the traditional bar ambience, the remainder of the unit is ultramodern and encompasses a double bedroom, bathroom, complete with wet area and utility room. A private wheelchair accessible entrance leads into a hallway and a patio-door gives direct access from the bedroom to a beautiful garden (where one can barbecue weather permitting!), terrace and car park.

There is a lovely atmospheric ambience to the accommodation, making it perfect as a cosy welcoming venue for a totally relaxing break. It is the perfect location for a Kerry holiday just 1.5 km from Kerry Airport and 15 km from Killarney town centre. Plus a first rate taxi service. Being in the village, there is a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, takeaway and bar/restaurant on the doorstep.

Proprietor, Marie (whose family have owned the property since 1912) is a professional archaeologist, with a deep love of Ireland's rich and varied culture and heritage. She was the recipient of the 2015 Kerry Heritage Award. Marie is editor of The Kerry Magazine and current president of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society. Marie continues to live in the building and is happy to engage with guests and offer advice on what to see and do in the Kerry. She has a family of two cats, who can be guaranteed to socialise with her guests should the opportunity arise.

The magnificent Irish coastline of West Kerry, the Wild Atlasntic Way and Dingle are accessible by car in 30 minutes. Farranfore is also the ideal point of departure for a trip around the Ring of Kerry. The Counties many golf courses (Killarney, Killorglin, Dooks, Barrow, Castleisland and Ballybunnion) are easily accessible from Farranfore. For those just wanting to get away from it all, there are some lovely rural roads to be explored in the vicinity of the village. Herlihy's Half Way House, provides the ideal base for those wishing to experience the natural beauty of Killarney, with its spectacular mountain and lake scenery. The town itself is picturesque and offers an exhaustive selection of bars, hotels, restaurants and shopping experiences. Tralee the County Town is world renowned as home to the Rose of Tralee International Festival. It is also home to our national Folk Theatre, Siamsa Tíre. The town also boasts an aquadome and wetlands. Kerry's County Museum is to be found in Tralee town centre. Whilst on the outskirts of the town is Manor Shopping Centre. Castleisland a traditional Irish market town and Killorglin (home to Puck Fair) are both just down the road from Farrranfore.


  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • 11 minutes by car from Killarney National Park and 5 minutes from Tralee Road
This apartment offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Killarney apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Marie O'Sullivan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Soundproofing
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Live In a Traditional Irish Pub Apartment
Live In a Traditional Irish Pub Killarney
Live In a Traditional Irish Pub Apartment Killarney

Live In a Traditional Irish Pub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best hub to see the glory of Kerry
Herlihy’s Halfway House is the perfect little place for all your adventures in County Kerry. Host Marie’s delightful former family pub is a fantastic setting to come back to after a visit to Tralee, Killarney or a trip around the spectacular Ring of Kerry. Marie is simply the best host, making us so welcome, and her knowledge of the local community, culture and best spots is remarkable. We’ve loved our visit and will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Village Venue
Herlihy's is roomy, well equipped venue in a uniquely converted former village pub. The hostess provides an extraordinary, welcoming experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

N & A L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We loved being able to stay in an old pub and so neat to see all the history of our host’s family. Very comfortable and great location to see many things. How often do you get a pub all to yourself?!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position for us and off street parking. Marie was there for us when needed making our stay very enjoyable. The decor in the lounge kitchen area was quite unique felt like you were in the pub
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian D., Geraldton. Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique.
You will not find this kind of experience anywhere else in the world. Marie was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We had originally only planned 2 days at this location, but it has such a convenient location to explore the SW part of Ireland by car, we ended coming back and booking for 3 more days! Marie is wonderful hostess! She was a great source of information about the area and her beautiful country.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base from which to explore SW Ireland!
It was first fun to stay in a place that was once a pub! Beautifully decorated and very well situated. We rented a car and we found it to be very nicely located to explore and have a place to return each evening. Marie was a delight and patient as we learned about plumbing fixtures functions we had not been familiar with. We had a lovely kitchen to cook our breakfast and with a store right across the street, it was quite convenient. There was parking off the road. Marie also let us know the train was within walking distance if we chose not to drive. Thank you again Marie!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denys R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
A perfect stay close enough to the tourist sites but far enough away to enjoy locals. We felt so at home that we extended our stay! Beyond our expectations!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ellen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall 2023
Nice property. Good parking. Easy to get to with a grocers right across the street! Close to attractions. Helpful and friendly manager. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denys R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in a pub
Marie was an amazing host. She provided daily assistance with sightseeing adventures. She is a wealth of knowledge! The house was extremely comfortable and close to all the necessities with a grocery store across the street and a pub and kebab place a few houses down. We ended up staying a couple days longer because we had such a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique lodging
Cute and quirky former pub is now a great apartment. Beautifully decorated bedroom with great closet and drawers to store clothes. The apartment is spacious and clean with basic kitchen supplies to make a meal. There is a small grocery store directly across the street and the train station is just a couple of blocks away. The host, Marie, is on site and is very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, but transport difficult
The property was lovely, and Marie was friendly, but it was extremely hard to get to beaches if you didn't have a car.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite C.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Irish
We loved the idea of staying in a pub while visiting Ireland and this lived up to our expectations. Marie couldn't be a better hostess. The apartment was extremely clean and there is plenty to do in the area without being in the center of Killarney.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Fort Washington, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming 'Pub' Stay
Marie really had a vision for this place and it paid off -- she transformed a former family-owned pub into an inviting apartment. The place was spotless and even had a beautiful garden/patio area. The town on Farranfore doesn't have a lot to offer but it was centrally located for daily road trips, which is why we chose it. Marie's place is in the center of this busy hub (roads on 2 sides of the property) so it was a bit loud during the day but we were out anyway so it didn't matter much. Everything quieted down at night. Marie was really the star of this whole show. She is a delight and was so informative about where to go and ideas of things to do. She sent us to a delicious restaurant with spectacular views (Brasserie at the Europe) and it made for a very memorable evening. She also came to our assistance in a time of crisis -- we 'lost' one of our passports which showed up under the bed at the pub and she was nice enough to mail it to us and avert at least part of the disaster that ensued when we began canceling the next leg of our vacation. Thank you, Marie!! Herlihy's kicked off our first 5 days in Ireland with a happy bang!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farranfore Favourite
Quirky, comfortable, spacious and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved living in a Pub!
What an amazing experience living in a Pub for a week! The location is perfect to use as a base for much of Southwest Ireland - and has a magic Centra shop just across the road for everything you might need. But the real gem is Marie our host - so helpful and informative and a phenomenal conversationalist - gave us great tips and went out of her way to make our stay memorable and worry-free.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT!!!
Marie is by far the best host, with a very fun and comfortable accomodation. For MY use, it was perfectly located too!! Quiet, close to both Tralee and Killarney, and, simply a fantastic place to stay! I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone!! Dont forget to ask Marie about great local things to do and see!! She knows it ALL!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming converted pub
We had a wonderful time staying in the converted pub! It’s a close walk to shops and restaurants. It’s also a short drive to charming towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Madeleine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cheers
Staying in a former pub was really something special! Marie is a great and friendly host, reacting very fast on WhatsApp questions, having good tipps as well, good internet. Close to Dingle and RingOfKerry and a store direcly across the street. The street and the craws where a bit loud and the bed a little small - everything else was fine. Unfortunately there is no nice pub in walking distance for food and a beer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Achim A., Hattersheim

Liked: Cleanliness
Wer schon immer mal in einem Pub wohnen wollte...
Das Halfway House war früher tatsächlich mal ein Pub und das seit 1912. Der Pub mit Theke und allem würde zur Wohnküche umgebaut wobei viele Elemente des Pubs erhalten blieben. Kurzum ein richtiger Hingucker und nicht nur das , sondern auch sehr wohnlich und komfortabel. Die Gastgeberin ist supernett und da der Pub ihrer Familie gehört, kann sie einiges zur Geschichte dessen erzählen. Wer Kerry County erkunden möchte ist hier sehr zentral. Also - unbedingt empfehlenswert!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022