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Thank you Jeff for such an accolade... Appreciated!
Regards, Sarah..
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jeff5.0★Aug 2024
"The accommodation was as advertised, ideally situated, very well equipped, comfortable and a neat and clean garden for us and our pet dog."
Our host Sarah was superb and just a phone call away , nothing was any trouble to her. Can highly recommend Clover Hill self catering for a home from home stay in Co. Kerry.
Thank you Nora for taking the time to write such a long & wonderful comment.. thank you also for your lovely card & "Pressie" .. very much appreciated!
Regards, Sarah Kelly...
( give Bella a hug from me)
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nora5.0★Jul 2024
"Amazing property."
Everything you would want or need. Location amazing.
Hi Carol,thank you so much for all 100% comments.... much appreciated..
Regards, Sarah Kelly...
Property Owner
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jul 2024
"A really comfortable stay in a very well equipped house and in a central location for exploring."
Hi Andrew, thank you for all the very positive comments... pleased to hear you all enjoyed your stay.. Sorry for late reply.. (time flies) ...(give Harvey a cuddle)......
Regards, Sarah...
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2024
"Really lovely home."
Everything we needed in a quiet location within minutes of the town centre. When we mentioned a small issue about the heating system, Sarah was straight on the case and resolved it. Will definitely recommend.
Hi Neil, thank you for your very positive comment re your stay at Clover Lodge. Sorry about the issue with the heating at the beginning but I was so pleased to get it resolved quickly...
Regards, Sarah Kelly..
Property Owner
Reviewed by Neil4.7★Jun 2024
"We were very happy with all aspects of our stay at Clover Hill."
We had planned to travel around the Kerry area, and Killorglin is ideally situated at the eastern end of the Ring of Kerry to explore it, the Dingle peninsular and the Beara peninsular, as well as Killarney National Park. 17 Clover Hill was ideal for us too, generously equipped, spacious and comfortable. The garden is attractive and dog secure, the shops are only a few minutes walk away, the local residents were friendly and generally we felt very much at home. Sarah, the owner, was very welcoming and helpful, but everything was so well ordered that we had no need to bother her during our stay. All in all, we were very happy with our time there and would have no hesitation in staying there again should we return to Kerry.
Hello Nick & Carhy,
So glad you enjoyed your stay in Kerry & also in Clover Lodge...It was nice to find such a nice note that you left on the breakfast bar, thank you for taking the time.. Also thank you for all my 100%'s on Sykes comment page.. Sorry for my late reply... ..
Regards, Sarah Kelly...
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★May 2024
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Sarah's lovely holiday home which is warm, welcoming, spacious, bright, tastefully decorated and very well equipped and comfortable."
The property comes with a large, sunny and beautifully maintained garden and its central yet peaceful location was perfect for visiting Killorglin on foot and for quick access to the Kingdom of Kerry! Merci beaucoup and bravo to Sarah, a warm and very responsive, professional host. We hope to be back!
Thank you Carolyn for taking the time to comment on your stay at Clover Lodge. I appreciate your very complimentary review and pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.. It was nice meeting you and "Benedict" and good for brushing up on my French...Pour l'instant Cheerio et encore une fois Merci. Bien à vous, Sarah... ☘️
Property Owner
Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Apr 2024
"We spent 1 wonderful week in Clover Hill over the Christmas period."
The house has everything you could want or need, it's location is ideal for getting to the local shops or as a base for going on spins & exploring further places such as Dingle & Valentia Island. The host is a lovely lady & was only ever a text or a call away at any stage if we had a query. Sarah even made our dog feel welcome by ensuring there was a water bowl and a tennis ball waiting for her upon arrival. Top class, will definitely stay here again in the future!
Thank you Aisling for your very complimentary review, much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed your stay and that you enjoyed Christmas at Clover Lodge.. Warm Regards,
Sarah...☘️
Property Owner
Reviewed by Aisling5.0★Dec 2023
"Roomy cottage close to Killorglin, on a quiet road."
No problem parking. There's an Aldi close by, and a few pubs in town. Everything was clean and ready for us, key available. We had a dog, and garden was fully enclosed. Kitchen is spacious, with a big fridge, dishwasher, washing machine. Bedrooms good size, plenty of storage. It rained quite a bit, but that's SW Ireland! We struggled initially with the oven, but got it worked out after a day; it works well once you know what you're doing. Also had some issues with the boiler timing. Would have been nice to have a little guide on that. We always had hot water, but pretty sure we had boiler on more than it could have been! But overall, we had a great time and enjoyed the cottage!
Hi Steve,
Firstly, apologies for the weather, it really was an exceptionally bad week.
As regards the oven, yes these days all appliances seem to be complicated but the book of instructions was in a kitchen drawer, you should have called me and I would have popped in to explain. I have taken your comment re the boiler on board and will leave a note for any future guests, when I personally check in guests I usually explain. It is always set for hot water.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, much appreciated!
Kind Regards, Sarah Kelly...
Property Owner
Reviewed by Steve5.0★Sep 2023
"Lovely house with quality furnishings."
The only negative was the oil boiler which when turned off by the timer made a continuous chug chug noise which woke us up the first night. I had to turn the termperature to zero and turn the boiler back on to stop the noise.
Thank you for commenting Trevor, I am glad you enjoyed my "lovely house" as you put it.
Sorry about the boiler keeping you awake the first night with it's chugging, I have the temperature set at low/medium but sometimes people fiddle with the setting and adjust it, normally I check it but on that occasion it must have slipped through my check list.
It was disappointing for you having to leave a day early, I hope all went well!
Kind Regards, Sarah....
Property Owner
Reviewed by Trevor4.7★Sep 2023
"We had a great stay at clover hill."
The cottage was comfortable and bigger than it looked in the picture. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The location is was perfect for exploring the Killarney national park, ring of Kerry and the Dingle ring. A bonus was being able to walk into Kilorglin (well equipped for supermarkets and restaurants and bars). Would highly recommend
Thank you Lajja for taking time to comment. I am pleased to hear that you and your fellow guests enjoyed your stay in Killorglin at Clover Lodge.
Also I am pleased that you had no negativity to comment on and therefore I am surprised and a little disappointed that Hogan's Cottages company gave a rating of only 88% ...
Again thank you...
Kind Regards, Sarah Kelly....
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lajja4.4★Jul 2023
"The house was lovely and seemed bigger than the photos."
The location was great as we could walk into town or join the Ring of Kerry . We did a mix of visiting relatives and sightseeing and the house was a great base for both. Having 3 bedrooms with 3 separate bathroom facilities is rare The garden was very sunny and quiet. Lovely coincidence to discover on the last day that Sarah knew some of my Irish relatives. We will definitely go back to Cloverhill and Ireland.
Thank you Eileen for taking the time to comment .
Your comment is very much appreciated, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay and also
it was so nice for you and Alex to catch up with all your Irish cousins, some of whom I know.
Hope to welcome you back to Clover Lodge again sometime.
Kind Regards, Sarah.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Eileen5.0★Apr 2023
"We really enjoyed our stay at Clover Hill in Killorglin."
The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed to make us feel at home. It is within easy walking distance of the centre of the the town with a good supermarket nearby but is in a quiet suburb so very peaceful. It is well placed to explore this beautiful part of Ireland. Thank you to Sarah the owner of the property for the delicious granola she brought us, it was yummy.
Dear Joanne & Neil,
Sorry for my late reply to your very lovely comments on Clover Lodge. Thank you so much for leaving the house so immaculately clean, very much appreciated. I would also like to compliment you on the behaviour of your lovely dog Woody.
Perhaps one day you may return to Clover when I can once again treat you to some more of that delicious granola.
Take care, Kind Regards, Sarah....
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Sep 2022
"A beautiful house."
A spacious well equipped kitchen, 3 bathrooms, etc. Extremely peaceful and quiet day and night. Handy location for Killarney and many other tourist attractions by car. Very grateful that the owner was able to accommodate our dog and we appreciated that she checked in with us to see if everything was ok.
Thank you for your very nice positive comments on "Clover"... I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. I trust you are now well settled back into your normal routine, still "There's no place like Home" as the saying goes. Take care, Kind
Regards, Sarah ....
"Clover"
Property Owner
Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Sep 2022
"The house was in the most perfect location, in the centre of Killorglin but on a very quiet road, within easy walking distance of all the local amenities."
All of the rooms in Sarah's house were spacious and welcoming, we spent most of our time in the fabulous kitchen/diner that had all the mod cons a family would need for a very comfortable stay. Communication with Sarah was great, she checked in on us shortly after we arrived and was on hand locally should we have needed any help. The most wonderful weather ensured that we had a fantastic time visiting all the incredible places of interest in and around Killorglin. Thank you Sarah, we wouldn't hesitate recommending your house to family and friends and hopefully we will be lucky enough to stay at Clover Hill in the future.
Thank you Nicola for such a lovely, positive review . Very kind of you to take time to review "Clover" as you are indeed a busy lady with your lovely young family to cater for. Also, thanks for leaving the house so very clean & tidy, much appreciated! Kind Regards, Sarah...
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Aug 2022
"Fab location and very clean."
Lovely garden and beds very comfy. Everything you need there. Sarah a lovely host and very helpful.
Thank you Karen, pity you had to go back early. Kind Regards, Sarah
Property Owner
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2022
"My wife and I had a great stay at Clover Hill
When we arrived we were not disappointed the house was even better than the photos
Sarah the owner had left us a lovely apple tart and the whole house was spotless and fresh
The outside parking was excellent plenty of room for our two cars to park and off the road
The back garden and patio was lovely and really safe and secure for anyone with children or pets."
It was real sun trap and really peaceful and private
We used the property as a base to tour the ring of Kerry and surrounding areas. It was in an excellent location and just a five minute walk to the shops for the essentials
The lovely Sarah called the day before our departure to introduce herself and to see how we had enjoyed our stay
We would definitely recommend this lovely property as it in a great location and has everything you need for a good vacation
Thank you Henry for such an accolade.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Henry5.0★May 2022
"We had a wonderful stay at Clover Hill."
..everything about the place is first class. The garden is especially lovely....hope to be back in the summer to see all the plants and shrubs in bloom.....for those with children...very safe garden. Thank you....Annie
Thank you Annie for your complimentary feedback nice to hear you intend returning to Clover again... Sarah.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Annie5.0★Mar 2022
"Lovely home, well equipped and ideal location."
We loved it!
Thank you for your positive complimentary response... Sarah
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2021
"Lovely dog friendly house."
Apple pie and milk left for us very thoughtful.
Owner friendly and helpful
Thank you for your nice comment, appreciated... Sarah.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Sep 2021
"Convenient, memorable stay"
Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you had a memorable stay at "Clover".... Sarah
Property Owner
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner duel-facing woodburning stove
Utility
Sitting room with duel-facing woodburning stove
Oil central heating with duel-facing woodburning stove
Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for two cars
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles
The property
Enjoying a lovely position on a quiet private estate just outside the centre of Killorglin, 17 Clover Hill makes a lovely holiday destination for those seeking to explore County Kerry.
Boasting a ground-floor bedroom and shower room, 17 Clover Hill is ideal for a variety of groups and can sleep up to five guests in three bedrooms.
After parking in your off-road parking space, head in through the front door and find a spacious sitting room to the right of the hallway, with two plush sofas to relax on and a wonderful woodburning stove set within a slate fireplace, with a glimpse through to the dining area in the next room through the duel-facing fireplace.
Come together in the kitchen/diner, enjoying the warmth from the fire in the cooler months, as you make use of the excellent appliances within the stylish fitted kitchen, complete with a large American-style fridge/freezer.
A utility room houses the washing machine, while patio doors lead out to the lovely enclosed garden where you can dine alfresco on the patio furniture, play games on the lawn with children and pets, and securely store bikes in the lockable shed.
A ground-floor double bedroom is perfect for any members of the group who prefer not to tackle the stairs, served by a ground-floor shower room reached via a dressing room, whilst upstairs you can find a further double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a single and a bathroom.
The friendly town of Killorglin is a wonderful place to base a stay for the lovely streets lined with colourful houses, welcoming pubs and many shops, with a lovely scenic position next to the River Laune.
Enjoy riverside walks and catch sight of the active rowing club practicing, with these salmon-rich waters also being an excellent spot for keen anglers, with the Laune Salmon and Trout Anglers Association welcoming visiting anglers with permits and licenses available.
Perhaps the most well-known thing about Killorglin is that it's home to one of Ireland's oldest, longest and most unusual festivals at the start of August, Puck Fair, which entails the tradition of capturing a wild Puck goat and enthroning it on a pedestal, as well as hosting open air concerts, dancing displays and lots more!
The town is also a gateway to the Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula, offering a wonderful cycling route for keen cyclists to really take in the magnificent scenery of the area.
Ireland's highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy's Reeks provides a backdrop to the town, while the beaches of Cromane, Dooks and Rossbeigh are all within easy driving distance as is the Dingle Peninsula.
The Killarney National Park is another marvellous place to explore, as is Lough Leane.
Discover the wonders of County Kerry from this beautiful holiday home, 17 Clover Hill.
Where you’ll be staying
KILLORGLIN, COUNTY KERRY
Killarney 12 miles.
The pretty town of Killorglin is situated in the heart of County Kerry, near the River Laune. Surrounded by great scenery, Killorglin is the gateway to the Ring of Kerry and offers a variety of cafes, restaurants and pubs, along with great fishing possibilities both on the River Laune and at nearby Caragh Lake. The town is also home to the annual Puck Fair, one of Ireland's oldest street festivals, held every August. Close to a great choice of lovely sandy beaches and a golfer's paradise, with an abundance of golf courses in the area. North East to the heart of the Kingdom of Kerry, between the MacGillycuddy Reeks and the Dingle Peninsula, is Milltown. A quiet town where you may experience the old world, with clattering clip clop of horses' hooves as they come and go from the local busy riding stables. From Killorglin along the coast to the West is the lovely village of Glenbeigh, offering a wealth of traditional inns and good restaurants, whilst providing easy access to the Blue Flag beach at Rossbeigh Strand, a sandy beach stretching over 4 miles, renowned for its safe swimming, adventure sports and paragliding. The delightful town of Killarney is also within easy reach, offering a selection of good shops, restaurants, bars and theatres.
