The Happy Pig

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Happy Pig in Kenmare offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a private bathroom, free WiFi, and a workspace. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying mountain and garden views. The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and barbecue facilities. Dining Experience: Breakfast is highly rated by guests, including continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Local specialities, fresh pastries, and warm dishes are served. Convenient Location: Located 48 km from Kerry Airport, The Happy Pig is near Holy Cross Church (less than 1 km) and Kenmare Golf Club (2.2 km). Attractions such as Ladies View and Torc Waterfall are within 25 km.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kenmare, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place to stay We had a great time again , everyone friendly , knowledgable on the area and great breakfasts and sweet treats in the evening”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely intimate and small hotel with welcoming and friendly staff. Tea and banoffee desert on arrival and every need cared for.”
Booth
Australia Australia
“Irma and staff Maria and Claudia were super friendly and so helpful. Nothing was too much of a bother! The breakfast menu was exceptional :freshly baked bread and muffins plus choice of cooked meals, plenty of tea and coffee. Our room was...”
Debbie
Ireland Ireland
“The warm welcome from Irma on arrival and Ms Pickles the dog was worth the drive. The house is beautiful with so much thought and quirkiness that each room has a special something. Breakfast was extraordinary and Claudia was lovely and friendly....”
Mairtin
Ireland Ireland
“Lovely b&b. Great welcome and lovely, clean room. The breakfast was really good too. Thank you very much.”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Irma was friendly and hospitable, especially as due to the weather we arrived much earlier than our expected check in. The rooms were excellent as was the breakfast. One of our favourite stays during our 2 weeks in Ireland.”
Alison
Australia Australia
“The location was quiet and easy walking to town. Host was very friendly and offered good tourist advice. Breakfast was excellent.”
Karim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Host was very friendly, provided ealy breakfast tray when no need to, good travel advice as well, room really nice”
Lorcán
Ireland Ireland
“Wonderful property with exceptional design and wonderful personality and comfort. Really interesting and beautiful breakfast menu. we loved it .”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable, well situated for town centre. Excellent breakfast. Love the quirky pig theme.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Happy Pig

Company review score: 9.9Based on 520 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Please note, we can not guarantee that we will be at the premises between 13:00 and 16:00. You are welcome to park your car in our car park and take a stroll into town or relax on our terrace at the back of The Happy Pig.

Property information

The Happy Pig is a beautifully appointed unique Guesthouse in Kenmare, on the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way. Six individually styled and decorated bedrooms with spacious en suite bathrooms, luxurious bed linen, toiletries, stunning mountain and garden views. Handpicked antique furniture and art throughout the house, a cosy sitting room with a library, a sunny patio to enjoy a glass of wine while enjoying the views and sounds of the surrounding countryside and gardens. We are the only guesthouse in the area to provide a secure and sheltered outhouse to host both motorcycles and bicycles, with an adjoining dry room for all of your gear. You can look forward to a locally sourced, delicious cooked breakfast by Irma to set you on your way, whether your day comprises of leisurely strolls or cycling in the Kerry mountains.

Languages spoken

German,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Happy Pig

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

The Happy Pig takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Happy Pig in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.