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# LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Escape to the charming countryside of County Kerry at Lyreboy, a single-storey detached cottage perfect for families or friends. With its open fire and lawned gardens, this cozy retreat offers ample off-road parking and BBQ facilities for lazy summer days.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry

This detached cottage near Glencar sleeps six people in three bedrooms.  
  
Lyreboy is a single-storey detached cottage situated 3.5 miles from the village of Glencar in County Kerry. The cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, consisting of two doubles and a twin, as well as a family bathroom and a shower room. The cottage also has a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with open fire. Outside there is ample off road parking and lawned gardens with furniture and barbecue. Lyreboy is a terrific base for exploring the McGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range, Killarney National Park and delightful towns and villages.  
  
Amenities: Oil central heating with open fire. Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Saorview, DVD, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent from April to October, charged by meter reading from November to March. Starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off road parking. Lawned gardens with furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 miles.  
  
Region: County Kerry is a mystical and unspoilt part of Ireland, with spectacular natural beauty and a fascinating history. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, it features many sandy beaches, rocky inlets and stunning peninsulas.  
  
Town: The village of Glencar offers three pubs, a Post Office and a shop in a region of Kerry known as The Kingdom. Glencar is a nature lover’s paradise with the McGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range and an abundance of wildlife in the area. The pretty town of Killorglin is within easy reach and has a variety of cafés, pubs and restaurants, plus sandy beaches and golf courses are nearby.

## Property amenities

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Shower

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- TV

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Things to do

- Golfing nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

### Property is also known as

535291

## About the area

Maum is home to this cottage. Killarney National Park and Upper Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dhu Varren Garden and Killorglin Sports & Leisure Centre. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. [Visit our Maum travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Maum.dx553248635940447920)

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Glencar, South West

### What's nearby

- ![Muckross Abbey which includes heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090219/08de8e51-5ac3-4d4c-ad6d-82041667fac0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Killarney National Park  
27 min drive \- 20.4 km
- ![Ross Castle which includes a river or creek, chateau or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090217/ec0b8e28-9be3-46e9-9bca-40487cb27e14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Ross Castle  
43 min drive \- 34.2 km
- ![Muckross House which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090223/433db01e-c90f-45c8-9b55-b691038cde2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Muckross House  
51 min drive \- 38.1 km
- Carrantuohill  
1 min walk \- 0.0 km
- INEC Killarney  
42 min drive \- 33.3 km

### Getting around

- Killarney Station  
35 min drive
- Killarney (KIR-Kerry)  
37 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Red Fox Inn  
25 min drive
- Bill's Bar  
19 min drive
- Bunkers Bar and Restaurant  
19 min drive
- Patchino’s  
19 min drive
- Falveys  
19 min drive

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## LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 8.8

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Anne D.

Sep 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Farm Cottage

Lovely farm cottage, spacious and comfortable. Enjoyed meeting the owners, so welcoming and watching the sheep and the border collies at work. Very nice stay! We would love to come back in the future!

##### Anne D.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Sharon M.

Aug 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Country haven

Cottage was 10mins from killorglin by car. Cottage was at foot of cuarantuhal absolutely beautiful. We loved the quiet it wasxa great base for seeing the whole county.

##### Sharon M.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### artur b., Newbridge

Oct 25, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Lovely place.

Lovely place, lovely owners enjoyed our stay.

##### artur b.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Liz A.

May 24, 2025

##### Liz A.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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