The Lake House is a family run country pub, restaurant, guest accommodation with a private residence. This charming property is located on the Wild Atlantic Way along the Ring of Beara. The lake House is set in a picturesque location nestled between the Caha Mountains, Cloonee Lake and Kenmare Bay, located just 14 km west of the heritage town of Kenmare and 33 km to the port in Castletownbere in Co. Cork.This substantial property is set over 2 levels with an area of c.386.4 sq.m (4162 sq.ft. approx). Located on the ground floor there is a bar/lounge, kitchen and dining areas. Located on the first floor are 5 guest rooms, of which 3 have lake views over the Cloonee Lakes. The area above the bar is a private residence with views over the Cloonee Lakes. There is potential to create a substantial family residence.
There is also the option to continue with a traditional bar and restaurant with guest accommodation and 7 a day bar licence ( there is an additional cost for the bar licence).Currently the bar is open all year around and food is currently served from March to the end of September. There is seating for 40 people in the bar and an additional 12 people in the lounge. The bar is renowned locally for its traditional music sessions.
Land0.56 acres surround the Lake House. HistoryPrior to 1922 The Lake House was a family business selling flour and meal to local farmers and a family home. In 1922 The Lake House was extended to include a bar, guest rooms, family residence, boats for fly fishing and pony trekking. In a family long established in hospitality it is run today by the fourth generation Mary O'Shea. ParkingThere is parking area to the rear and side of the Lake House. ActivitiesThere are a wide range of outdoor activities right on your door step, including lake and sea fishing, cycling along the Wild Atlantic Way, hill walking along the Beara Way and in Gleninchaquin park. Water sports at Star Outdoors and swimming in Kenmare Bay. 18 hole Golf courses in Kenmare and at the Ring of Kerry. 9 hole golf course at Castletownbere. Derreen Gardens is located 10 km away. Set on the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ring of Beara and ideal location for visiting Kenmare, Glengariff, Adrigole, Castletownbere, Eyeries, Ardgroom, Dursey and Bere Island.
Elaine Daly
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