Just 10 minutes drive from Killarney town centre, this early nineteenth century rectory is now Michael and Geraldine Rosney’s “charming little hotel”.
You certainly don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy a stay here but it must help, especially in the pubby little bar, which is run as an “honour” bar with guests’ golf balls accepted as tender. Visitors clearly relish the bonhomie, which includes addressing guests by first names, and there’s a comfortable traditional drawing room with an open fire, which is relaxingly furnished with a homely mixture of antiques and newer furniture - Michael and Geraldine's main aim is to create a real home from home (albeit a very luxurious one) for their guests, and this they have certainly achieved.
The bar and drawing room are so appealing that guests tend not to retreat to their rooms as much as they do in many other hotels - but, while they vary in size, all of the bedrooms are very comfortable, with full bathrooms (one with jacuzzi) and everyhting that's needed including phone and satellite TV.
The hotel has many return visitors and is very popular with business guests as well as holidaymakers; secretarial services are available, also all-day room service.
Rozzers:
Resident guests see no need to go out when such a good dinner is offered under the same roof as their (very comfortable) beds and, although it might be considered expensive in comparison with many others in the area, this charming restaurant is also very popular locally and consistently features as a top rated restaurant with visitors. Head chef Paul O'Gorman has overseen the kitchen since 1997, a rarity which speaks for itself.
You can have an aperitif in the friendly little bar while browsing appealing dinner menus that offer a wide choice on each course, plus specials each evening. Although organised as a 5-course menu, the pricing structure allows for 2- and 3- course options, which make it very attractive to guests who may be staying for several nights.
The range offered is well-balanced, allowing for conservative and slightly more adventurous tastes, and some of the more luxurious dishes, such as oysters, chateaubriand steak or lobster, attract a supplement.
A very good breakfast is also served in Rozzers restaurant. From the delicious juices, fresh fruits and compotes, to the morning's range of breads and other bakery products and the hot dishes cooked to order, everything is freshly prepared - and the main suppliers are credited.
Like the rest of the hotel, the dining room has a cosy charm at any time of day - but, consistently excellent as the food may be, it is the outstanding hospitality provided by the owners and their excellent staff that makes a visit here memorable and engenders exceptional loyalty in their guests.
