Killorglin, IrelandCaragh Lake
Ard na Sidhe Country House Hotel
Arts-and-Crafts lakeside hideaway
Caragh Lake Killorglin, Ireland
Renovated
2011
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Killarney HotelsArts-and-Crafts lakeside hideaway
A tranquil lakeside rhythm invites quiet afternoons rowing across the water, strolling garden trails, or lingering over books by log fires.
What it’s good at
Notable
Arts and Crafts architecture featuring local Kerry sandstone, stone-mullioned leaded windows, and restored William Morris wallpapers.
Notable
A 1913 country retreat built for author Lady Edith Gordon, preserving original period joinery, antique furnishings, and stone fireplaces.
Notable
Lakeside estate on Caragh Lake featuring private rowing boats and dining menus centered on Kerry lamb and seafood.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Ireland
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Tucked away on Lough Caragh, the lakefront Ard Na Sidhe Hotel in Killorglin is an oasis for nature lovers.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The grounds trace the shores of Caragh Lake on the Ring of Kerry, surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Reeks District.
The rooms
Main House bedrooms retain original Edwardian proportions, featuring period antiques, William Morris wallpapers, and ensuite bathrooms with deep bathtubs.
The wood-fired hot tub
A wood-fired cedar hot tub sits tucked into the gardens, heated to 38 degrees on a stone patio.
Restaurant
The Dining Room
Linen-dressed tables sit beside stone-mullioned windows and a fireplace, serving Atlantic seafood and Kerry lamb by candlelight.
How it began
German industrialist Hans Liebherr purchased the private estate in 1958, carefully preserving the property before opening it to guests as a hotel in 1961.
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.