If you just want to relax in the house or gardens and enjoy the wonderful views, that’s absolutely fine with us. However there are many activities available within easy reach of Kells so we have listed them in case you might be interested. If you require our assistance in arranging any of these please feel free to ask.
Walking
Seven suggested walks from Kells Bay House & Gardens 1. Knocknadobar. (Difficult) 2. Beentee. (Medium) 3. Bray Head. (Medium) 4. Mountain Stage. (Medium) 5. The Golden...
Swimming/Watersports
If you want a swim before breakfast there is a a lovely safe sandy Blue Flag beach just at the bottom of the garden. The crystal clear water can be described as fresh...
Fishing
There is good sea fishing from the rocks and the beach at Kells. Boat outings including Deep Sea can be arranged from Portmagee, Valentia or Ballinskelligs. During the...
Golf
Recommended golf courses nearby are, Dooks Golf Links, Waterville Golf Links, Hogs Head Golf Club, Skellig Bay Golf Club, Killorglin and Beaufort Golf Club.
Skellig Rocks
If conditions permit a visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site is highly recommended. Since 1996 protection and regulation regarding visits to the site has increased...
Hunting / Shooting
There is much wonderful wild and open moorland in the vicinity of Kells and a number of guests have reported excellent feedback from in season days out with our...
Horse Riding
Whatever your preference, lessons, long beach rides or challenging mountain treks, the locality is well supplied with everything needed for a horse themed holiday.
Mountaineering
Ireland’s highest mountains and some hidden gems are on the doorstep. If necessary Mountain Guides can be arranged, based on personal experience Billy is happy to...
Cycling
Bikes can be rented in Cahersiveen either directly with Casey Cycle shop or Billy can arrange collection and return. A number of suggested routes are available, with...
Sight-Seeing/ Touring/Driving
There is no shortage of historic sites, great houses, other gardens to visit within easy driving distance. Ireland’s most famous drive the Ring of Kerry, overlooks the...
Wild Atlantic Way
You can’t get to Kells without enjoying some of the magnificence of the Wild Atlantic Way. Kells Bay House is an ideal stop over point on Ireland’s definitive coastal...
Kerry Dark Skies
Kells Bay House is ideally situated in the The Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve which has been designated Ireland’s FIRST International Dark Sky Reserve by the...