Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farm

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The National Park, Dromyrourk, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Added by Jopie, at 01 May 2017

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• Anynomous

  27 October 2017

  Fantastic place for a trip. The history of this well presented by guides. Surrounding area simply stunning. Well worth visiting.

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• Anynomous

  24 October 2017

  Kids enjoy the traditional farm - cafe could be better though
  The traditional farm is quite interesting as it builds from a small to a medium to a large farm with the differences in means very noticeable. It's a nice, scenic walk (bus available) with friendly staff along the way to chat with or answer any questions.
  Unfortunately it all suffers from what I call "Killarneyitis" - the tendency for most Killarney tourism businesses despite the presence of justifiable passing trade insist on shutting down or trimming back the services and the staff as early as October. I mean Muckross house cafe was teeming with visitors (it was a Sunday afternoon) - service was slow and tables not cleared well enough (due to shortage of staff - those who were there were more than busy). Most of the shelves were empty and the choice of food was limited. The cafe has beautiful surroundings with a fabulous view and various pathways amongst the rock gardens for the kids to explore.

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• Anynomous

  11 October 2017

  House tour was wonderful. Male guide was informative and hilarious. Female guide was informative. The grounds and garden are outstanding. Don't miss the farm tour, it was really special. Nice restaurant too. Regular bus service.

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• Anynomous

  04 October 2017

  Very nice place to refuel. A bus arrived at the same time as ourselves and the place was packed. I wish the greenhouse was opened or at least the glass cleaned to see the plants from the outside. Nice place for a walk anyway.

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• Anynomous

  13 September 2017

  The house comes with a wide open park with excellent views onto the lake and the nearby mountains. The park itself is made of greens only. Make sure to stroll around behind the house and visitor center/café. You will find a hidden garden with little rivers and Mediterranean plants.

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• Anynomous

  10 July 2017

  Lovely place with stunning views of mountains and lake and lovely woodland and gardens and animal farm on site for kids, House tour is great with knowledgeable guide who will tell you all about the house history and its many visitors and occupants which included Queen Victoria and Prince Albert , very well preserved interior too. Outside you can even take a ride on a horse and buggy around the beautiful grounds,very impressive.

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• Anynomous

  02 July 2017

  Easy to find, loads of parking. Liked the grounds but thought the house was a bit plain on the outside. Didn't go inside. We took a carriage ride, 12 Euro per person. A bit much for what you get.
  The public toilets are a plus and the open green. Nice for a picnic.
  There are always loads of tourists but the grounds are big enough.

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• Anynomous

  21 June 2017

  You can visit the house but they don't allow photographs (you pay to visit but can't photograph) so I passed and walked in the gardens and visited the visitors' center. Very nice areas for walking. There is a lake that is quite beautiful to enjoy.

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• Anynomous

  26 May 2017

  A national treasure for Ireland with something for everyone, from the sedentary to the active. Jaunting carts (horse-drawn buggies) with tour guides through the park's flora, fauna, and lochs; a ruined abbey with cemetery; arboreal arcades; walking; biking; shopping, particularly for woolen products; boating to mystical loch isles where Brian Boru was educated 1000 years ago; a Manor house where Queen Victoria spent several nights; a ruined castle; scones and tea; a traditional farm; gurgling waterfalls; and much much more!

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• Anynomous

  08 May 2017

  Beautiful hotel for the price we paid. Staff was exemplary and the meal we had at the restaurant was one of the best I've had, ever. If you have the funds, I would definitely recommend this place to stay.
  
  Shane the bartender was a delight as well and made our night memorable.
  
  Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to enjoy the spa facilities. But I do remember the staff informing us that most of the pool area is included in the price of your room.

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