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Emlagh House

Star Rating 4 star
Location Dingle in Co. Kerry
Open March to October

Emlagh House is a luxury country house on the Dingle Peninsula of County Kerry and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. This charming hotel is located right on the edge of the town of Dingle - the film location for the unforgettable Ryan's Daughter. The ambience at Emlagh House is very special. The welcome the Kavanagh family extends to their guests is genuine and heartfelt, and this personal touch makes each visit a unique and memorable experience. At Emlagh House, your hosts believe that your stay should be unforgettable, utterly indulgent, and that your room should exceed all expectations.They deliver on these beliefs every time!

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Rooms at Emlagh

Experience a bedroom at Emlagh House and there is a good chance you'll want to stay forever; it really is second to none. Under the guidance of the Kavanagh family, each of the 10 themed bedrooms has been decorated to provide the ultimate in luxury and comfort. The combination of unique antique furnishings, magnificent fabrics and countless pieces of art has created a sophisticated and contemporary style. There are room sizes and styles to suit everyone. From cashmere throws to fireplaces no detail is overlooked. Lie between Egyptian cotton sheets on your enormous king-sized bed, made up just how you like it, and read the latest novel or magazine, watch a DVD or just admire the view. One thing's for sure - at each turn, you will find an unexpected detail & an original touch.

All Guestrooms are oversized and feature:

Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen
Cotton Bathrobes
Bathrooms with Separate Bath & Shower
Video players
Bose Radio/CD Player
Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
In-room Safe
Phone, TV
Deluxe Toiletries
Mineral Water
Fruit Plate
Selection of Books and Magazines
Flowers from the Emlagh Gardens
Evening Port.

Dining at Emlagh

Breakfast at Emlagh House is an absolute treat! Enjoy freshly baked breads hot from the oven, freshly squeezed juices, fresh fruits, home made cereals, fish straight from the sea or try and resist a Traditional Irish Breakfast as the aroma from Marion Kavanagh`s kitchen tempts you.

The house eggs are from Manning's farm, meats are from Orchard Lane, puddings are made by the Ashe Family in Annascaul & the fish is supplied by Ballyhea fisheries Dingle.

Breakfast Menu

Freshly Squeezed Juices

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Homemade Muesli
Seasonal Fruit Compote
Creamed Porridge
Fresh Fruit Salad with Natural Yogurt

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Traditional Irish 'Fry' with bacon, egg, sausage, tomato, mushroom & Annascaul pudding.
Smoked Salmon & Scrambled egg
Ham & Cream Baked Eggs
French Toast
Fresh Fish of the Day

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Barrys Tea, Herbal Teas
Freshly Brewed Coffee
Homemade Brown Soda Bread,
Banana loaf,
Freshly Baked Scones & Toast.

The Drawing Room & The Patio

The private drawing room is the perfect place to escape from it all. An open fire, views over the garden and harbour, books and games combine to provide an intimate and friendly ambience. Drinks are available from the ‘Honour Bar’ while light meals and refreshments are available throughout the day. A well-stocked Library featuring on-line computer access can be found on the first floor. Overlooking the town, it’s a great place to ‘people watch’ as you browse.

Emlagh is ideally located at the edge of Dingle town. When one sits on the patio you feel as if you are far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Read a book or sip a glass of wine as you watch the every changing beauty of the Dingle peninsula and the Atlantic Ocean.

About Dingle Town

he 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 of 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.

The following locations are in close proximity to Dingle Town

Slea Head Drive (begins just west of town)

The Slea Head Drive is a circular route, beginning and ending in Dingle, that takes in a large number of attractions and stunning views on the western end of the peninsula. The route is clearly labelled by road signs throughout its length. To properly enjoy the Drive, a half-day should be set aside for the journey. Travellers usually travel clockwise in order to avoid the large tour buses that frequent the route during the summer. The route is suitable for motorists, but is also enjoyed by cyclists and it is possible to hire a bike at a number of locations in Dingle.

Conor Pass Drive (30 minutes)

The Conor Pass is the highest mountain pass in Ireland, and provides the most dramatic and scenic way of entering or leaving Dingle. This narrow, twisting road runs between the town of Dingle and Kilmore Cross on the north side of the peninsula, where roads fork to Cloghane/Brandon or Castlegregory. The views from the road are breathtaking, as the glaciated landscape of mountains and corrie lakes comes into view. From the scenic carpark at the summit there are views as far as the Aran Islands off County Galway. Due to the nature of the road, there are length and weight restrictions, and vehicles such as caravans, camper vans and trucks cannot use the pass.

Killarney Town (1 hour)

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.

Cork City (2.5 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.