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The Lake Hotel

Star Rating 4 Star
Location Killarney, County Kerry
Open All Year

The Lake Hotel is a charming & friendly family-run 4 star establishment, stunningly located on the shores of the world famous Lakes of Killarney.

Built in 1820, The Killarney Lake Hotel combines a unique old world charm with all of the modern day conveniences and facilities one expects from a four star hotel. The hotel is located just 2 kilometres (1.25 miles) from the bustling and vibrant centre of Killarney town and the hotel is mere steps from the Killarney National Park. There is an abundance of activities available in very close proximity to the hotel, including golf courses, cycle paths, walking trails, horseriding, mountain climbing and fishing, to name but a few.

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Your Comfort Assured

The Lake Hotel offers a great variety of room and suites.
All rooms have great views - some of the surrounding woodland, others of the Killarney Lakes & Mountains. Many rooms have 4 poster beds, balconies, or patio areas.

All Guestrooms Include:

Great Views
Multi-Channel TV/ Radio
Hospitality Tray
Robes & Slippers
Iron & Ironing Boards
Direct Dial Telephone
Laptop Safes
Hairdryer

Fine food and drink amid amazing natural beauty

The Devil's Punchbowl Bar

The Devil's Punchbowl bar is named after the glacial lake on the top of Mangerton Mountain which is visable while enjoying a Lakeside drink in our bar.
The traditional Irish pub also overlooks the Lake Hotel's 12th Century Castle, the Killarney Mountains and the world famous Lakes of Killarney. Ireland's native red deer can regulary seen from the bar.

Lunch & dinner are served in The Lakeside Bistro and Castlelough Restaurant respectively.

Lake Bistro Sample Lunch Menu:

Homemade Soup of the Day €5.00
finished with Herb Croutons and Freshly whipped Cream

Tomato, Basil and Garlic Bruschetta (v)(h.o) €6.00
Sundried Tomatoes, Black Olives and Basil
On toasted Garlic Ciabatta Bread, finished with Parmesan Shavings
Served with Rocket Salad, Pesto and Balsamic

Homemade Onion Rings in a Lightly Curried Tempura batter(v) €7.00
with Sweet Chilli and Basil Aoili

Lake Hotel Caesar Salad(v)(c) €8.00
Baby Gem Lettuce, Parmesan Shavings,
Served in a Tomato Confit
And Black Olive Tartlet with Crisp Parma Ham

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Grilled 10oz Sirloin Steak €24.00
With Sauteed Onions and Mushrooms
Side Salad and Homemade Wedges
Served with Pepper Sauce or Garlic Butter

Homemade Thai Green Chicken Curry €16.00
With fresh Ginger, Lemon Grass and Baby Corn
Served with Basmati Rice infused with Turmeric and Cardamom Pods
Also available as a vegetarian option(v) €14.00

Deep Fried Fresh Codling in a Crispy Batter, €16.00
With a Pea Puree, Homemade Wedges and Tartare Sauce
(Fresh from the Sea)

Homemade 8oz Beef Burger €15.00
On a Toasted Bap with Crisp Streaky Bacon, Emmental Cheese
and a Tomato and Pickle Relish,
Served with Homemade Wedges and Salad

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Warm Homemade Apple Pie €7.00
With Vanilla Ice-Cream and Crème Chantilly

Homemade Waffles €8.00
With a Mixed Berry Compote
and Vanilla Ice-Cream

Homemade Pavlova €7.00
With a Chunky Fruit Salsa,
Crème Chantilly,
And Passion Fruit Coulis

Lake Hotel Cheese Board €9.00
Comprises of
Durrus Farmhouse Cheese,
Milleens
Cashel Blue Farmhouse Cheese
Cahills Porter Cheese
A Selection of Grapes and Crackers
€9.00

About Killarney Town

Killarney lies on the edge of the astoundingly beautiful Killarney National Park with its three magnificent lakes and the spectacular MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain range. The park is also home to Muckross House and Gardens. Killarney is a wonderful base for all manner of activities including angling and water sports, golf, riding, orienteering, hiking, cycling, and canoeing. The town itself is quite small but full of charm as you will soon see as you walk down the brick footpaths and pass curious old-style shop fronts. Killarney is well known for its excellent shops, restaurants and cosmopolitan appeal. It is also renowned for its evening entertainment including many singing pubs, cabarets, dancing venues, and banquets. Traditional Irish music can also be heard in many of the local pubs.

The following locations are in close proximity to Killarney

The Dingle Peninsula (1 hour)

The residents of Dingle, or An Daingean as it is now officially known, are the envy of everyone in Ireland. They live in what many agree is the most beautiful part in the country, in a strikingly attractive fishing village with fantastic pubs, rousing music, great restaurants and more characters per head of population than anywhere in the world. The key to Dingle is to visit as many pubs as you can while there. Seek out the old pubs frequented by the locals, sit up to the bar, order a drink and prepare to be entertained! The Dingle Peninsula on which the town is located is littered with ancient archeological sites including stone forts and many beehive huts. Scenically, the Peninsula is an absolute delight with every turn of the road revealing more of the achingly beautiful landscape. One highlight is the Slea Head loop drive from Dingle which is easily driven in an hour or cycled in an afternoon. For the energetic, a day spent climbing Mount Brandon, the peninsula's highest, will be richly rewarded. The views from the top on a clear day are absolutely stunning.

Blarney (1.5 hours)

Blarney is a charming village but is most renowned for its castle and stone. The impressive castle, perched on solid limestone, dates from 1446 and is situated on magnificent grounds. To acquire "the gift of gab" one must kiss the Blarney Stone. This involves bending over backwards at quite a height and should not be attempted by the faint-hearted!

Cork City (1.5 hours)

Cork City has undergone a transformation in recent years with the city centre geting a compete facelift. Always a much prettier and more pleasant city than Dublin, now Cork really sparkles. And so do its residents who claim to be Ireland's friendliest. Whatever the truth of that claim it is certainly true that there is no shortage of characters in "the real capital" as the locals jokingly claim. The city itself dates back to the 7th century and boasts some fine Georgian architecture. There are a number of places worth visiting while in Cork including the imposing St. Finbarr's Cathedral, St Anne's Church, which houses the Shandon Bells and Cork City Gaol.

The Ring of Kerry (all day tour)

Killarney is the natural start/finish point for those completing The Ring of Kerry drive. Ireland's best-known touring route is 110 miles (176 km) long and circles the Iveragh Peninsula through mountain passes, forests, bogs, skirting rivers, lakes and beautiful unspoilt beaches. The scenery is truly wonderful and there is much of interest along the route.