Title: LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry Cottage in Maum with kitchen ![3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99284300/99284203/e7b76116.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99284300/99284203/fb425f3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99284300/99284203/4e5a9750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99284300/99284203/b9a4b1cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99284300/99284203/ebe29418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the charming countryside of County Kerry at Lyreboy, a single-storey detached cottage perfect for families or friends. With its open fire and lawned gardens, this cozy retreat offers ample off-road parking and BBQ facilities for lazy summer days. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly £224 includes taxes & fees 18 Oct - 19 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry This detached cottage near Glencar sleeps six people in three bedrooms. Lyreboy is a single-storey detached cottage situated 3.5 miles from the village of Glencar in County Kerry. The cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, consisting of two doubles and a twin, as well as a family bathroom and a shower room. The cottage also has a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with open fire. Outside there is ample off road parking and lawned gardens with furniture and barbecue. Lyreboy is a terrific base for exploring the McGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range, Killarney National Park and delightful towns and villages. Amenities: Oil central heating with open fire. Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Saorview, DVD, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent from April to October, charged by meter reading from November to March. Starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off road parking. Lawned gardens with furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 miles. Region: County Kerry is a mystical and unspoilt part of Ireland, with spectacular natural beauty and a fascinating history. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, it features many sandy beaches, rocky inlets and stunning peninsulas. Town: The village of Glencar offers three pubs, a Post Office and a shop in a region of Kerry known as The Kingdom. Glencar is a nature lover’s paradise with the McGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range and an abundance of wildlife in the area. The pretty town of Killorglin is within easy reach and has a variety of cafés, pubs and restaurants, plus sandy beaches and golf courses are nearby. ## Property amenities ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99283900/99283821/76061c2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GORTAGOWN COTTAGE, family friendly in Sneem, County Kerry Sneem - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=99283821&PinnedHotelID=99283821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33698900/33698875/w448h321x1y1-c417f9db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Keenly priced 4\*\*\*\* cottage. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 535291 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=52.021175,-9.800383&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mgp%7CHjcyz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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fZHernl6WcCyMNMjX87_5CcGzE8=) Glencar, South West #### What's nearby - Carrantuohill - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Caragh Lake - 24 min drive - 8.4 miles - Gap of Dunloe - 31 min drive - 13.8 miles - Ross Castle - 38 min drive - 20.4 miles - Killarney National Park - 48 min drive - 19.1 miles #### Getting around - Killarney Station - 35 min drive - Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Red Fox Inn - ‬25 min drive - ‪Falveys - ‬19 min drive - ‪Patchino’s - ‬19 min drive - ‪Bianconi, Killorglin - ‬19 min drive - ‪Bunkers Bar & Restaurant - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry? > As of 10 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry on 18 Oct 2025 start from £224.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maum-Hotels-LYREBOY.h99284203.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry located? > Situated in Maum, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Carrantuohill and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wilma's Cheese Factory and Caragh Lake. The Basement Museum and Beaufort Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## LYREBOY, pet friendly, with open fire in Glencar, County Kerry Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne D. 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Farm Cottage Lovely farm cottage, spacious and comfortable. Enjoyed meeting the owners, so welcoming and watching the sheep and the border collies at work. Very nice stay! We would love to come back in the future! ##### Anne D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon M. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country haven Cottage was 10mins from killorglin by car. Cottage was at foot of cuarantuhal absolutely beautiful. We loved the quiet it wasxa great base for seeing the whole county. ##### Sharon M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz A. 24 May 2025 ##### Liz A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### artur b., Newbridge 25 Oct 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place. Lovely place, lovely owners enjoyed our stay. ##### artur b. 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