Silver Birch House

The accommodation met all our requirements: The location: quiet and close to Killarney The house: clean, the beds were comfortable and the accommodation provided all the main kitchen equipment.

The owner: friendly and there in case there was a probem but there was none.

Great location for exploring the Gap of Dunloe.

Clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a great stay.

Nice little house in a beautiful surrounding.

Perfect for a hike in the mountains or a trip on the ring of Kerry. Very nice and welcoming host. Only the water pump is a little noisy. And the beds are a bit hard, but everybody loves it differently.

We had a good time here.

The property was clean and comfortable, and in a lovely situation for exploring the mountains and lakes around Killarney, without drivng too far. The owners were welcoming yet unobtrusive. For such a remote setting, that there was a shop about 10 minutes walk away was a bonus. The views from the garden were superb, although not available from the ground floor rooms. The facilities were on the whole good, if at times a little basic, and the kitchen area was very compact. We had an issue with the oven door handle about which the owners were understanding and helpful. Overall we had a good week in this delightful part of County Kerry.

Absolutely beautiful home with everything you need right in the place.

Close to the city without being near all the tourist and the host was fantastic. Helped out with everything I needed and gave me some tips on places to see around the area. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone who is staying near Killarney.

Very nice place.

Cosy cottage. Well situated, close to nature. Highly recommended.

Excellent cottage in a lovely setting and within easy reach of many attractions of the beautiful county of Kerry.

The accommodation was clean and had all the amenities needed to make our stay an unforgettable experience. The owners, Phil and Anita, couldn’t have been more pleasant and helpful and certainly added to a wonderful holiday.

Looking to the pictures have we were the opinion that this is a location where we can relax and stay and can enjoy our holidays.

We found a garage that has been converted into a holiday home. The interior is functionally furnished as in the pictures. However I was very disappointed because the entrance I was always smelling a bit of oil because behind the Garage an oil tank was installed. There is no possibility to enjoy the great landscape from the living room. Because the windows were corrugated. Apart from the fact that right in front of the garage is the back entrance of the single family house. When you turned on the water a loud pump started which you can also hear throughout the garage. In other words if I made myself a coffee early I woke everyone in the house. Hoping that the water is drinking water. I have slept on many beds in the world. The beds of this garage are lower standard only. From the picnic area you have no view of the wonderful landscape. You just look at the gray roof of the single family house. The waste water from the kitchen shower and hand basin in the bathroom is not discharged into the sewage system. It is mixed with the rainwater. Thats not okay. The oil tank behind the house does not have a catchment basin. In the event of an accident the oil will pollute the environment. I am convinced that this is not OK in Ireland either. Dear provider if you were to rent such a holiday home I am convinced that you will also be very disappointed. In my opinion the rip off is what you are doing. I will definitely travel to Ireland again but certainly not book here again.

The owner gave us a warm wellcome.

He is very helpfull. The location of the accommodation is perfect for discovering the surrounding area.

An attractive house in a very peaceful location.

Well situated for exploring the Killarney National Park and surrounding area. The friendlyness of the hosts and the provision of a welcome pack were both much appreciated.

The property was not at all clean and the pictures of the property inside and out were most deceiving.

We did feel comfortable in staying even one night. There was no purpose in phoning Sykes to rectify the matter because you could not have cleaned the property again. Parts of it needed redecorating.

I loved having hot water available for our showers.

It would be helpful for those of us from the states to be aware ahead of time that "European" electric sockets are the standard, so we can plan ahead of time to have the correct adaptors for any of our personal electronics. That is the only thing I can think of that would make things a tad bit easier. Our stay was wonderful with gorgeous views of Irish countryside! If we stay on the western side of Ireland again, we'll be back. Philip was a very responsive and kind host!

We loved this cottage.

Beautiful location. Friendly people. Beaufort pub will be sorely missed. The local dogs will join you for a convivial walk. Can't wait to see Franky again

Beautiful location, cosy and comfortable.

The freedom to cook for myself is a priority due to dietary restrictions, the kitchen had everything I needed. Thankyou for a lovley weekend.

Gorgeous little house in a stunning in a picturesque setting.

We throughly enjoyed our stay. Phil was extremely friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend as it is a perfect location for exploring Kerry.

The panoramic, views were fantastic.

Was a great base.

Nice touch with the welcome basket and some basics supplied. Some parts could have been cleaned to a higher standard. Eg some left over litter in bathroom, things left down sofa, kitchen utensil drawer and fridge door not cleaned. Otherwise was very well equipped and pleasant and great surroundings.

Such a beautiful part of the world, views towards Dingle were breathtaking when weather was sunny and clear, mountains shrouded in mist most of the time, mizzley rain most mornings didn't deter the explorations, can't wait til my next visit, thanks Syke Cottages for all the ease in booking and advice prior to departure.

The cottage was was modern and well looked after.

We have a toddler and it was totally child friendly and there was no child proofing required as we have had to do previously with older buildings. The area is stunning, right beside Ireland's highest peak. The hosts were very hospitable and had no issue with us charging our electric car.

We had a great stay at Silver Birch House.

The setting is quiet and peacefull but still only a short drive to local shops and attractions. Philip and Anita are great hosts, down to earth nice people and their dog Frankie is proper cute.

Phil and Anita perfect hosts.

Cottage is central for the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara, 5 miles from Killarney and the location is perfect for walkers and climbers only ten minutes from the Gap of Dunloe and Ireland’s highest mountain .

Nice quiet location.

In a great spot for exploring the nearby mountains and national park

The cottage was in a beautiful location overlooking the Kerry mountains.

It was clean and the welcome pack was a nice surprise. On the downside the house was not ideal for us as we are a tall family. The light fittings downstairs were low and we had to duck on several occasions to avoid hitting them. As upstairs is dorma with very low ceilings this too was an issue for us. The owners were very nice and helpful. It was good value for money. However, we would not stay there again.

We had a truly lovely week at Silver Birch House.

The cottage was warm, clean and had everything we needed. It was a great base for exploring the Killarney area which was looking so beautiful with all the golden autumn trees. Thank you to the hosts - the welcome pack was enjoyed and the brochures read as we planned our day trips. We would definitely stay again.

If you are looking for a place to stay which is quiet but not too far off the main holiday routes for the area, then look no further.

The SatNav co-ordinates lead you right to the holiday home, where you will be welcomed by the owners and a free starters pack of food.

Silver Birch Cottage was in a lovely location outside Killarney.

The owners were very friendly and lived on site. The cottage was a little hard to locate even though we had SatNav. We did not realise it was behind the main house.

This cottage is very well situated for active and outdoor people like hikers and mountainbikers.

Nice scenery at your doorstep. Friendly hosts.

We truly enjoyed our stay at the cottage.

It had beautiful views of the mountains and country side. It also was very close to the scenic Gap of Dunloe and about 15 minute drive to downtown Killarney. Everything was very clean and it had all our essentials while being very reasonably priced. While the cottage had WiFi it wasn’t quite enough for my husband to work from the cottage all 4 days of our stay, by the last day he had to go to a cafe with WiFi to work which wasn’t too big of a deal for us.

Silver Birch House was a great base for us travelling around The Ring of Kerry and Killarney.

The house is in the middle of the country and has beautiful views from the garden. The house was lovely and clean and had everything we needed. A great spot!