Location: Coomnakilla Road
Templenoe, Kenmare,
County Kerry
Contact: Torsten and
Sabine van de Sand
Directions: Greenwood Hostel lies 10 km west of Kenmare, the gateway to the Ring of Kerry, outside the village of Templenoe, close to the N70 in the direction to Sneem.
Phone: 353 (0) 64 89247
Email: greenwoodhostel@gmail.com
Method of Payment: Cash
Amenities:
-overlooking Kenmare Bay with panoramic views of mountains and sea
-oasis of quiet and tranquility
-charm of an old-world cottage with
modern amenities
-five private rooms (three ensuite)
-two family rooms available
-fully-equipped self-catering kitchen
-dining room with fireplace
-spacious lounge with open fire,
library, and piano
-central heating
-free shower
-linen provided
-laundry and drying facilities
-breakfast available
-car park
-barbecue set in beautiful garden
-drying shed for walker boots and gear
-bike parking
-luggage storage
-children friendly
-no curfew
-no lockout
-advice from hostel owners who are keen outdoor enthusiasts
-lovely gardens and peaceful surroundings
-warm, home-like, environmentally-conscious atmosphere
Things to Do:
-woodland walk from the hostel by the
shoreline of Kenmare Bay
-visit Kenmare (6 miles) which is famous for its atmospheric pubs and a range of restaurants offering excellent cuisine
-visit Stone Circle at Kenmare
-visit picturesque village of Sneem
-visit Skellig Islands with 6th century
monastic settlements. (World Heritage Site)
-visit attractive town of Killarney with its scenic lakes and horse-drawn jaunting cars
-visit Killarney National Park
-visit Torc Waterfall
-visit stately Muckross House and Abbey
-visit historic Staigue Fort
-visit Derrynane, home of Daniel
O’Connell
-enjoy a game of golf at the Ring of Kerry Golf Club (18-hole course)
-angling opportunities in nearby lakes,
rivers, or sea
-horseback riding at nearby stables
-swim at Coss Strand only two miles away
-visit two well-known pubs two miles from the hostel with live Irish music and traditional set-dancing:
Pat Spillane’s Bar
Blackwater Tavern
