Located in Kenmare, Bill's Barns, Apartment 1 is a recently renovated accommodation, 32 km from Muckross Abbey and 33 km from INEC. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The unit is soundproofed and includes a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kenmare, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Carrantuohill Mountain is 33 km from Bill's Barns, Apartment 1, while St Mary's Cathedral is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 50 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
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  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    Loved the location as it was close to town but peaceful with a sunny patio and a view of cows and pasture.
  • Leo
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful spotlessly cleaning New and a lovely feeling Great little wooden fire
  • Richard
    Ireland Ireland
    Place was really nice, with a nice touch of home made pear scones\jam on arrival, juice in fridge , fire place set and ready to light. Place was immaculate and very cosy. Nicest place to stay in a long time. Thanks Geraldine.

Managed by Geraldine

Company review score: 9.9Based on 390 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

Recently renovated and beautifully situated on our working farm, we are proud to present Bill's Barns. With views of the local countryside and boasting an ideal location a 4-minute drive from Kenmare, the apartment is ideal for your next trip to explore the rugged Kerry countryside. The hostess, Geraldine, also owns and runs a successful bed and breakfast (Grenane Heights) and a self-catering one-bedroom apartment (Grenane Getaway) situated in Templenoe.

Property information

Bill's Barns – Apartment 1 is a beautifully charming one-bedroom downstairs apartment located a short 4-minute drive from Kenmare; a heritage town connecting the renowned Ring of Kerry and the idyllic Ring of Beara. Renovations began on Bill’s Barns in August 2022 and were completed in the autumn of 2023. A not inconsequential undertaking, we are proud to have renovated our family’s barns and to offer it as the perfect property in which to explore the picturesque Kerry countryside. Generations of our family have worked and farmed the land upon which Bill’s Barn proudly stands. The lower level of the property was used to house cattle, pigs, turkeys and ducks and the upper level was used as a winter storage for apples and hay. The upper level was accessed via an exterior stone staircase to the side of the barn and a large window now occupies the original door space. It is important to note that the property stands on a working cattle and sheep farm. With this in mind, we kindly ask that you respect the boundary of the property and that you do not access the farmyard. Some of the original features of the old barn can be seen in both the interior and exterior stonework of the apartment. A chain originally used to tie animals to hangs in the living area and a bar, used for the same purpose, sits under the bedroom window. During the redevelopment of Bill’s Barns, an experienced local stonemason sandblasted the stonework of the entire property to revive the original stonework.

Neighbourhood information

The charming town of Kenmare is well known for its selection of gourmet food offerings, superb accommodation and its beautiful scenery nestled amongst the rustic landscape. There is plenty to do and see in the greater Kenmare area including hillwalking, golfing, swimming, kayaking, water sports and cycling. Kenmare is also perfectly situated to discover the local Kerry landscape and neighbouring villages and towns.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bill's Barns, Apartment 1
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
      Additional charge
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Additional charge
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    Bill's Barns, Apartment 1 takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 17:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Bill's Barns, Apartment 1

    • Bill's Barns, Apartment 1 has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Bill's Barns, Apartment 1 is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Bill's Barns, Apartment 1 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding
      • Public Bath

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bill's Barns, Apartment 1 on this page.

    • Yes, Bill's Barns, Apartment 1 is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Bill's Barns, Apartment 1 is 2.1 miles from the centre of Kenmare. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Bill's Barns, Apartment 1 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Bill's Barns, Apartment 1 can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.