Loch Lein Country House

What a beautiful and charming hotel! Annette, Paul, and her family show pride of place with this beautiful location, brimming with old world charm and yet modern comfort and conveniences. Our rooms were large and well appointed, immaculately clean with a huge soaking tub and oversized, separate shower in each bathroom (we booked 2 rooms - one for us and one for our older teens). Water pressure was amazing and the ability to open the windows in our room and allow the cool, delicious Irish breeze to drift in from the field behind this hotel into the sitting area in our room was such a treat. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Annette and our bags were taken by Jack, Annette and Paul's son, to our rooms. The view from the front of Loch Lein was absolutely breathtaking and our hosts were kind enough to seat us for our first breakfast right next to the large, beautiful windows in the dining room. And they served us such tasty food, sourced from local vendors, so everything was unbelievably fresh. Our dining experiences were memorable, with white linen table cloths, fine (and yet warm and friendly) service from the wait staff (which included Paul himself), strong Irish breakfast tea served in delicate tea cups with accompanying saucers and gloriously dainty teaspoons, amazing Hake that tasted like it had been pulled from the lake just a few hours prior, and mornings with full Irish breakfasts and waffles that were unmatched during our entire 12-day tour of southern and western Ireland. Here, every one of us was treated both like royalty and like family simultaneously. We felt very welcomed and would return in a heartbeat, when given a chance to visit Killarney again from the US in the future. Thanks so much to our gracious hosts for such a lovely experience!

During the summer I had the pleasure of staying at this charming country house hotel only a couple of minutes drive from Killarney. Nestled beside a stunning, picturesque lake, the location alone is worth the visit. The views were absolutely breathtaking, with the tranquil water reflecting the surrounding Kerry mountains and lush greenery. The hotel itself combines traditional elegance with modern comfort. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive. Annette and Paul made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Our room was spacious and well-appointed, with large windows that allowed us to wake up to the beauty of the lake each morning. Dining at the hotel was another highlight—delicious, locally-sourced meats and fresh fish in a comfortable yet refined setting. After dinner, we enjoyed relaxing in the front garden with Jack’s (the barman) signature cocktails, taking in the serene atmosphere. Breakfast in the mornings was truly something to look forward to. Whether you're looking to unwind or explore the nearby natural wonders of Killarney National Park, this country house hotel is the perfect retreat. I can't recommend it highly enough for anyone seeking a peaceful getaway with spectacular views.

This was our favorite place. Paul and Annette were lovely welcoming hosts, breakfast was amazing, rooms were spacious and very comfortable, and the view!!! The hosts were also very helpful with recommendations for the area and info on the Ring of Kerry—thanks to Paul we drove Conor Pass and it was spectacular.Recommend Loch Leon highly to anyone in visiting Kerry. We will be back!

The service is outstanding. We were greeted at the front door on arrival by Annette and later with tea by Paul in the parlor downstairs. The place is comfy, clean, has a 10 star view of the nearby Lake and Mountains in Killarney National Park and the food at breakfast and dinner is outstanding. Our second stay here and we will be back. Wonderful place and hosts.

We stayed in a few hotels on our trip round Ireland and Loch Lein was the number one and that's not saying the others were poor. Could not fault anything and that's coming from a critical eye! Location, cleanliness, service, breakfast, all top drawer.

Paul and Annette were gracious hosts and they would go out of their way to make sure that you were comfortable. The food was delicious and freshly made daily. You always had a choice and if you needed a special dietary meal they made sure you got it. The bedroom was enormous and quite comfortable. Next time we are in the area we will plan to stay here.