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Farmhouse set in a peaceful valley. Large warm comfortable rooms with panoramic views of the mountains, oak forest with red deer. Our area is considered a walkers paradise and of course perfect for riding. Short stroll to Muckross House and the Killarney Lakes.Pet farm avaible to gusts staying and pony rides avaible for small children
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HOTEL STYLE
Great View
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
Mangerton Road Muckross, Killarney Ireland
Muckross Riding Stables B&B
188 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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We stayed in a family room with two young kids which was plenty big enough for the four of us. The room was also spotlessly clean. The actual location is rural but only a very short drive from Killarney (10 minutes) and about 5 minutes from Muckross House and the surrounding national Park. The grounds of the accommodation are rolling pasture and there are horses running loose in the evening but working or stabled at other times and the kids loved seeing them up close as well as the puppies and rabbits. There is also a small playground that burnt off some energy.
The owner Maureen was really nice and cooks one of the best egg and bacon sandwiches I have ever tasted!
Maureen also gave us a little tip on where to park for a lakeside beach that was great and led to a wonderful few hours relaxing on the shores of Muckross Lake in glorious sun.
I guess the final word is my kids; we have always stayed at Kells Bay in the past but my kids now say Muckross riding stables is their number one Kerry holiday place :-)
There is a pony trekking operation just at the end of the lane (under 5 minutes) from the accommodation.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Unfortunately, we relied too much on the good reviews for this guesthouse. Here are the reasons: The rooms are very thinly soundproof. You could even hear your neighbors. The breakfast is a disgrace. Even a continental breakfast can be delicious and offer guests a variety of treats. From the photo you can clearly see that nothing is on offer. During breakfast there were unfortunately a lot of flies, which also swarmed around on the food. There was no cold cuts, no eggs, no vegetables,... Unfortunately there were only cheap ready-made products. It was simply poorly prepared. When we asked, we were told: We only have a continental breakfast. The play area for the children is very old. Everything is rusty. The surroundings also do not look well-kept. It gives the impression that they would rather cash in than invest.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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A fantastic home from home b&b. Patricia looked after us all weekend and the continental breakfast included in the room rate had lots of options to cover most tastes. The room was clean and comfortable and the surroundings were beautiful and quiet. I would have no hesitation in recommending this place to anyone wanting a nice place to stay
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I’m just back from holidays with my 3 year old son. I have to start off by saying that the location and grounds are truly breathtaking. You’ve to drive in a long passage and we were surrounded by gorgeous horses and sheep. I actually stopped the car to enjoy the view. I didn’t see any other animals, I heard some dogs but never seen them.
Things then took turn.
We’d traveled late on a Friday evening after work so it around 21.30 when we got there and we soon discovered that we were unexpected guests. They had mixed up the dates. The lady that was serving us was an older lady and I kinda felt sorry for her but was close to tears myself having no place to stay late on a Friday night with a small child. To be fair to our host she managed to get us set up in a small single bed room. Everyone makes mistakes it’s only human and it’s how it gets dealt with that really counts. I have to state that I did get my money back for the night. However, it was an awful night, we could hear everything!!! My son didn’t get to sleep until after 11, the wall was vibrating with the volume of the telly, the bed and pillows were terrible. We’d no shower and had a shared toilet on the landing. I have to also state it’s very clean but is lacking some love. It was a terrible start to the week. The breakfast was basic. A bap to take away, my son got a croissant and juice. I actually felt guilty asking for a cup of tea it was super awkward, I’m not a fan of b&bs and this has put me right off. We were moved to a different room the next night also very basic.
This could be an awesome place for families if there was some investment put in its got so much potential.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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The rooms at Muckross Riding Stables are clean and quiet. It is a little out of town and could be attractive to families as there is some space for kids to play. The hosts are somewhat distant, not unfriendly just distant, although this may be due to Covid. Don’t be expecting chit chat! There is little breakfast at the moment as the dining room is closed due to Covid. So average or a little under.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The home is in a beautiful setting but that’s about it. No one greeted us- in fact we had no contact with anyone until I had to ring to get tea at breakfast the morning. The breakfast was only continental. The other tables had finished and e dirty dishes sat on the tables. The website is out of date- they no longer offer riding. The home is outdated as well. For the cost- so much more was expected.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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I chose this B and B primarily for its location and the fact that it had horses, which I was hoping to find time to ride. I researched it on trip advisor and could find no information it, which bothered me, but it seemed like it was a pretty cool place. From now on, if it hasn't been reviewed on TA, I will not be going!
To begin with, the setting is fabulous. Beautiful land with sheep and horses grazing lazily as you wind down into the dirveway. But that is where the positive ends. We were greeted with no smile, no welcome, and were shown to our rooms and handed keys. Breakfast, we were told, was served form 8:30 to 9:30, so if we wanted it, we needed to get there before then. My room, which was arranged to be a single room with private bath, was slightly smaller than an average dorm room. There was nothing warm or inviting about it. And my private bath? It was actually quite UN-private, as I found out when I saw one of the family entering and using it the next morning. As for the bath itself, there wasn't one. I was told I could either go downstairs to yet another family bathroom or I could ask my parents for the use of theirs (which I did).
My parents' room was equally as bad. Their toilet was surrounded by a wooden box, making it look dilapidated, and the floors felt as thought they were giving way with every step. The shower alternated between freezing and scalding, with no water pressure.
Sleep for the night was hard to come by, as the walls are very thin. At one point I even heard my dad's Blackberry go off in the middle of the night as if it were right beside me. In the morning, there were the usual noises of everyone getting up at the same time, but compounded by the noises that go with getting horses prepared for the day.
Breakfast was uninviting, and I felt like a relative that had over-stayed my welcome, allthough I had only been there for one night. We were offered tea, but never got it, we were offered juice, but it was communal and was gone within a few minutes and never replenished. But the worst of it was finding not one, not two, but three hairs in my eggs.
We left there happy to be doing so, but fearful that the rest of the B and B's we stayed at would be equally as bad. Lucky for us, they weren't
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This is not a 4 star hotel at all!! 2 star yes NOT 4 star. Totally disappointed. When we arrived she was not welcoming she was surprised we were there. The room was tiny and the shower room I could barley turn around, The Animals in the picture is not how it seems they were locked away not roaming around. It was very hot and not one animal had one drop of water including new born puppies. The horses where licking the bowls for water when we approached her about the conditions of the animal she said well they had water over an hour ago they just want food. I deal with animals including horses and this was not good at all in the heat. In the end she was so defensive and rude. I left as I couldn't stay there with them animals like that it was too distressing I left in tears and booked some where else. As we left she said I will get my money from you you don't no nothing about animals. Although common sense is food, shelter and water. Please, please do not let the nice picture fool you. I am actually going towards this further as the animals condition's were very poor. Skinning, no food, water, over grown horns etc.... Not good and very upsetting.
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Date of stay: June 2015
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Went to the pet farm only (not the B&B) and was charged €35 for myself and 5 children (all under 8) Should have been €40 but the owner gave me a discount! The scenery is beautiful - but so is most of Kerry and I have a free view each day to the most beautiful scenery from my house. Apart from that the farm has nothing - a few ducks (caged) 2 pot bellied pigs and 2 donkeys all in pens that didn't allow interaction. Then there are 6 ponies that were all saddled up ready for the stables and a small foal (first animal that the children could get near to) and a couple of puppies that were asleep. There was an outdoor playground which wasn't up to much and which was being worked on so not exactly enticing.
I was so shocked that for this I was expected to pay €35 - we had done the entire farm in 20 mins and to say we were bored was an understatement. The childrens grandad has a more exciting farm but this place had sounded so good on the website and because I was looking after 2 extra for the weekend I wanted them to have a fun day out including pony rides. After the farm experience I knew what the pony ride would consist of - the whole place is extortionate...
I told the owner I wan't happy and after a brief exchange he gave me my money back . I told him it was a beautiful place and had great potential but that it certainly wasn't anywhere near the ridiculous prices he was charging. He then accused me of not even looking after the children as one had been left behind - my three year old was just slower making her way from the play area! He also said to leave her there as unlike me they wouldn't stop a child playing. All a bit silly at this stage so I was glad to go. He finished however by telling me 'Good Luck in England' and that he hoped I'd do better back there. Unbelievable attitude - I am from England originally but have been living in Kerry 12 years and had certainly not had any discussions with this man as to my heritage or residence.
As it happens I was in England during the summer and I took my 3 and their 2 cousins to a pet farm in the centre of Leeds ( ! ) bizarre yes, but in terms of value this was amazing - beautiful place with loads of animals and gorgeous gardens - all for £1 - all children under 12 free and all adults £1. Now Ireland is different I realise but still - this place is outrageously priced and true rip off Republic...
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Date of stay: August 2011
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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I didn't stay at the B&B but was a day visitor for the pet farm.I was very disappointed with the pet farm, 3 puppies, about 12 rabbits, a goat in a pen, sheep roaming that would run away when you approach, with regards to the larger animalas, an oschrich, 2 donkies 2 pot bellied pigs and a few duck might I add all penned in, and of course horses again all penned in. The advertsed free pony ride is only for about 3 minutes. Totally over priced €7 for adults and €5 for a child, the play area had alot of sheep and dog droppings and play tractors that the pedals don't work.Would not return to the place... the family are very friendly and the younger teenager who feeds the stock was very friendly and chatted to the children. I was talking to another lady there with her daughter she was told by the owner Paudie for an extra €2 he would give her an extra long pony ride !!!!!! the child got the same time as mine and I didn't give any extra money. The toilets are spotless as is the area where the few small animals are, but I feel for this price either more accessible animals like Kennedy farm in Killarney ...or reduce your price for the skelton pet farm. Visited last year but the pet farm was only started up so I returned this year expecting the pet farm to be fully stocked very disapponting day out.
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Date of stay: July 2011
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Hi. Yes there is a bar called The Jarveys Rest just diwn the road from us. It's about a 10 minute walk. Taxis are also always available to take you in and out of town. It's a 6 or 7 minute drive to Killarney.
Hi. You can take a taxi at any time to Killarney and back. During peak season there is also a private bus service running in and out of town. It would drop you at the end of Mangerton road which is the road we are located on and from there it's a 10 minute walk to our property.
There are more places to choose from in the Killarney area.
PRICE RANGE
€141 - €179 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
muckross riding stables hotel killarney, muckross riding stables bed and breakfast
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty KerryKillarney
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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