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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Happy Pig in Kenmare offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and parquet floors. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, soundproofing, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, fresh pastries, and warm dishes enhance the morning experience. Convenient Location: Located 48 km from Kerry Airport, The Happy Pig is near attractions such as Kenmare Golf Club (2 km) and Muckross Abbey (30 km). Guests appreciate the friendly host and excellent service.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Brian
Ireland“Clean and tidy. Irma friendly and informative. Delicious breakfast” - Nicholas
United Kingdom“Decorated to a high standard. Very cozy and comfy. Felt like home away from home.” - Liza
Australia“A beautiful appointed Country House with well-kept gardens. Car Parking. The hosts had the fireplace lit in the main lounge room as it was a cold rainy day. Breakfast was great, abundant, and freshly cooked with multiple choices on the menu board....” - Alison United Kingdom“Friendly, beautiful decor , lovely sitting room, tasty unique breakfast offerings”
- Richard Australia“Its cleanliness , spacious bedroom, ambient lounge and breakfast plus quality breakfast served beautifully .”
- Cate Australia“The warm welcome from our host Irma; the wonderful accommodation in a beautifully designed and appointed room; the cosy sittingroom where we enjoyed afternoon tea; and the convenient location in a lovely garden on the quieter edge of town within...”
- Wendy United Kingdom“We had a lovely stay at the Happy Pig. Beautifully clean with everything you need. Breakfast was great, good choices. Host lovely, gave us local pub info 😊”
- Mary Ireland“We stayed here for 2 nights as we were attending a wedding at nearby Dromquinna . We loved everything about The Happy Pig from early check in , lovely big en suite room spotlessly clean , good shower , friendly host, attention to detail , ease of...”
- Vicky
Canada“We were greeted by Irma when we arrived and given a choice of two beautiful rooms. The bed was comfortable and the room was very spacious. She gave us some ideas on where to go for dinner. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic with a large...” - Giulio
Italy“The facilities were superb, all the details signified major care for the hosts and showed all the passion Claudia and Irma pur in the house. Breakfast was amazing with many choices, all high-quality. Claudia was truly kind to us and managed to...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by The Happy Pig
Company review score: 9.9Based on 532 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
Please note, we can not guarantee that we will be at the premises between 13:00 and 16:00. You are welcome to park your car in our car park and take a stroll into town or relax on our terrace at the back of The Happy Pig.
Property information
The Happy Pig is a beautifully appointed unique Guesthouse in Kenmare, on the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way.
Six individually styled and decorated bedrooms with spacious en suite bathrooms, luxurious bed linen, toiletries, stunning mountain and garden views. Handpicked antique furniture and art throughout the house, a cosy sitting room with a library, a sunny patio to enjoy a glass of wine while enjoying the views and sounds of the surrounding countryside and gardens.
We are the only guesthouse in the area to provide a secure and sheltered outhouse to host both motorcycles and bicycles, with an adjoining dry room for all of your gear.
You can look forward to a locally sourced, delicious cooked breakfast by Irma to set you on your way, whether your day comprises of leisurely strolls or cycling in the Kerry mountains.
Languages spoken
German,English,DutchProperty surroundings
Facilities of The Happy Pig
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
View
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
Activities
Activities
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Horse ridingOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
- Accessible parking
Services
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Executive lounge access
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
Reception services
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hypoallergenic
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Dutch
House rules
The Happy Pig takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
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 accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Happy Pig in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
