Recently renovated and beautifully situated on our working farm, we are proud to present Bill's Barns. With views of the local countryside and boasting an ideal location a 4-minute drive from Kenmare, the apartment is ideal for your next trip to explore the rugged Kerry countryside. The hostess, Geraldine, also owns and runs a successful bed and breakfast (Grenane Heights) and a self-catering one-bedroom apartment (Grenane Getaway) situated in Templenoe.

Bill's Barns – Apartment 2 is a beautifully charming one-bedroom upstairs apartment located a short 4-minute drive from Kenmare; a heritage town connecting the renowned Ring of Kerry and the idyllic Ring of Beara. Renovations began on Bill’s Barns in August 2022 and were completed in the autumn of 2023. A not inconsequential undertaking, we are proud to have renovated our family’s barns and to offer it as the perfect property in which to explore the picturesque Kerry countryside. Generations of our family have worked and farmed the land upon which Bill’s Barn proudly stands. The lower level of the property was used to house cattle, pigs, turkeys and ducks and the upper level was used as a winter storage for apples and hay. The upper level was accessed via an exterior stone staircase to the side of the barn and a large window now occupies the original door space. It is important to note that the property stands on a working cattle and sheep farm. With this in mind, we kindly ask that you respect the boundary of the property and that you do not access the farmyard. Some of the original features of the old barn can be seen in both the interior and exterior stonework of the apartment. Chains used to tie animals to still hang in the lower-level apartment. During the redevelopment of Bill’s Barns, an experienced local stonemason sandblasted the stonework of the entire property to revive the original stonework.

The charming town of Kenmare is well known for its selection of gourmet food offerings, superb accommodation and its beautiful scenery nestled amongst the rustic landscape. There is plenty to do and see in the greater Kenmare area including hillwalking, golfing, swimming, kayaking, water sports and cycling. Kenmare is also perfectly situated to discover the local Kerry landscape and neighbouring villages and towns such as Sneem, Killarney, Waterville, Glengarriff, Bantry and Castletownbere. The website kenmare dot ie is an excellent starting point to plan your trip to the area.