Salmon Cottage

Salmon Cottage, a luxury three-bedroom lakefront hideaway nestled amongst oak trees, is one of only two homes on Madam's Island, a small private island on Caragh Lake.

The living room overlooks the lake, and with an open fire, comfy sofa and original artwork is the perfect place to rest and relax.

The dining area opens out onto a stone-clad patio with an outdoor fireplace and kettle BBQ, so whatever the time of year, it's the ideal setting for long lazy lunches with friends and family.

The kitchen is fully equipped - perfect for preparing those delicious meals; and offers additional seating for breakfast or that quick cup of tea before heading back out onto the water.

The house sleeps 7 people with three bedrooms and three bathrooms - one en-suite family room with a double and single bed, one twin room and one king sized double room; and an additional two bathrooms. The beds are cosy and comfortable with goose down quilts, cotton bedding and luxurious mattresses.

For those lazier days, there's a TV in the living room with Irish, English, German, French and other international channels. There is also free Wi-Fi throughout.

Taking the short path down to the shore, you can go for a swim, or if you fancy, go out on one of the canoes, stand up paddle boards or fishing boats - booking is required for these so please enquire before your stay regarding rates and availability.

For larger family gatherings and group getaways, we can also accommodate a further 7 guests at Acorn Cottage, the equally luxurious sister property a short walk down the lane.

We are available by phone and email any time of day.

If you'd like extra assistance with recommendations or suggestions - places to explore, things to do or restaurants to savour - just let us know.

We can also arrange those little extras - a delicious hamper on arrival, in-house chefs to cook a delicious meal, expert yoga instructors or outdoor adventure courses. Prices for these services are supplied upon request.

Extra accommodation for larger groups can also be arranged in our other nearby properties, all to similarly high standards and beautifully located. Feel free to enquire how we might be able to help.

The neighbourhood

Salmon Cottage is one of only two houses on Madam's Island, a private island at Caragh Lake, a large scenic lake set within a Special Area of Conservation that includes Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks and the Caragh River Catchment.

Forty minutes by car from Kerry Airport and less than 20 minutes from Killorglin - a bustling market town and a short drive from Rossbeigh - a beautiful Blue Flag beach, Salmon Cottage is the perfect base for your vacation in this fabulous part of the world.

- Swimming
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Cycling

...these are all available, right on your doorstep.

You can also go golfing, canoeing, deep sea fishing, surfing, mountain climbing and much much more.

For food shopping, Killorglin is just twenty minutes away. With three supermarkets, four local butchers, a fishmongers, organic food shop and artisan bakery you can pretty much get everything you need to cook up a delicious meal back at the cottage.

If you feel like dining out there's a fantastic choice of restaurants. Killorglin boasts everything from fine dining to delicious bistro food. Caragh Lake has two high end restaurants right on the lake, Cromane a seafood restaurant with views of the Atlantic and Glenbeigh a number of pubs and a local brasserie.

If you prefer to stay in but don't fancy cooking, we can organize for one our selected local chefs to prepare a delicious meal back at the house.

You can also savour some of the quality local produce at food festivals such as the Flavour of Killorglin held in September.

For a taste of Irish culture come for K-Fest, an exciting music and arts festival held in Killorglin in early June; or Puck Fair, one of Ireland's oldest fairs held in Killorglin from the 10th to 12th of August.

A little further afield you have the awe-inspiring Skelligs - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recently featured in the final scenes of Star Wars - The Force Awakens; the Cill Rialig Arts Centre; Loher Fort; Gallarus Oratory; Ross Castle; Muckross House and Farm; and many more places to chose from.

Getting around

We recommend you hire a car or bring your own so you can explore the area at your leisure.

If of an evening you fancy a few pints in the local pubs there are plenty of good taxi services that can take you home.

If you're into cycling you can hire bikes in Killorglin where there's also a local cycling club that has regular outings around Caragh Lake.

For larger groups we can help organise transport to and from the airport and throughout your stay. Please enquire for further information.