Kells Bay House & Gardens

Spectacular views and sub-tropical plants on the Irish coast.

from 977 Google reviews

About the garden

Want to explore a garden with the trickling of a mountain stream in your ear, the breeze tussling your hair and the sea lapping in the distance? Of course, you do. Set on the edge of the northern slopes of the Iveragh Peninsula, Kells Bay House and Gardens deliver all this and more throughout its six spectacular gardens.

With its vigorous sub-tropical planting, terrific mountain views and resident dinosaurs, it’s easy to see why Kells Bay House and Gardens is one of Ireland’s most coveted settings – particularly among families with young children. A rope bridge (Ireland’s longest) carries visitors into another world, where prehistoric giants carved out of wood sit among giant ferns. Elsewhere you’ll find an enchanting bamboo glade, babbling brook and a palm and succulent-studded garden.

After working up an appetite wandering, swimming, horse riding or fishing, intrepid explorers usually don’t need any persuasion when it comes to the onsite Thai restaurant.

Opening times

Daylight hours from 09:30 to 19:00 every day Summer: Open until 21:00 November / December: 9:30AM to 4:30PM Closed 23-25th December

Useful details

Garden area

40 Acres

Dog walking

Yes - Dogs off leads under close supervision.

Cafe or restaurant

Food and drink facilities include a .cafe/restaurant.

Family

Yes - Children of all ages.

Wheelchair access

Mostly accessible (many paths flat and paved).

Shops

Yes - There is a plant shop.

Co. Kerry

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Kells Bay House & Gardens

Co. Kerry

Sat Nav Postcode

V23E P48

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Google reviews

from 977 Google reviews

Helen Shave

2 weeks ago

What a perfect place to relax and recuperate! We spent two nights over New Year, enjoying the absolute peace and quiet, with just the sound of the wind in the bay, crashing waves and bird song. The room was perfect; the bath was deep, plenty long enough for a tall person like myself, and there was enough hot water to fill it to the top! The shower .. oh wow! The room on it's own would have been enough but then add to the mix the most amazing Thai food and perfect hosts. Finally, if this wasn't enough, the gardens were absolute heaven! An oasis of lush tranquility. Manna for the soul. We will definitely return.

Lee Warren

a month ago

Fantastic experience. The room was beautiful. Nice TV with Netflix for unwinding in the evening. The house is surrounded by beautiful scenic gardens and stunning Kerry views. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was exquisite. The bar had a nice selection of local beers and some tasty whiskeys. All in all a very positive experience. We intend to return sometime in the not too distant future. A side note, as someone who has an irrational fear of heights, the rope bridge was terror inducing but fun all the same.

sean foran

a month ago

Lovely Saturday night spent in the hotel. Clean room with beautiful views over Dingle Bay. Very tasty meal in the restaurant. Nice walks around the gardens.

Jerome B. Murphy

2 weeks ago

A stunning setting, with incredible views, a magnificent garden, beautiful foods.. 5 stars given easily.

hugh hamilton

3 months ago

Lovely secluded quiet place. Beautiful gardens with lovely walks in the garden. Food was Thai different and really nice served pleasantly with a smile

Contact the garden

+353 (0)66 947 7975

kellsbay.ie/

facebook.com/kellsbaygardens

billy@kellsgardens.ie

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