Gortbrack Farm, located 5 miles outside Tralee town was set up by Eileen Carroll and Ian mcGrigor in 1991. Back then it was a neglected 10 acre strip with most of the land run over with rushes. This is the probable origin of it’s name ‘gort’ meaning ‘field’ and ‘breac’ meaning ’speckled’. With many willing hands it has developed into a comprehensive certified organic smallholding. We are ideally located for walking groups to explore the nearby Dingle penninsula, Killarney National Parks and much more in the diverse landscape of the southwest of Ireland. We are off the beaten track, so if you are not into too much exertion Gortbrack Organic Farm offers a quiet relaxing holiday experience for families or individuals to come and enjoy. The area is very scenic with mountains stretching out into the Atlantic ocean (bringing it’s share of rain!). But no matter what the weather is like, there’s plenty to see and do, or just take your ease.
A Tour of the Cabins
Cabins on Gortbrack Organic Farm opened in early 2009. Three timber frame cabins, run off solar panels and wood burning stoves, will be available for rent from early 2009. These cabins can be rented for the ideal secluded getaway, or for attending courses at Gortbrack. The cabins are built right in the heart of the farm so you can wake up every morning in the beautiful peace and tranquility of Gortbrack, take a wander on the bog and explore the dingle peninsula and Killarney National Park. It is the ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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We have 2 one bedroom cabins and one cabin with 2 bedrooms. The one bedroom cabin can sleep 4 and the two bedroom cabin can sleep 6.
Each cabin has a fitted kitchen, a wet shower / bathroom, oak and tile floors throughout. The cabins are very well insulated, run off solar panels, a wood burning stove. The electricity is provided by Airtricity. Contact us for full information on renting cabins See Farm Map on the Farm tour and Nature trail section on the Kerry Earth Education Page
The classroom, which is beside the cabins, can be used for courses etc. See classroom page.
KING SIZE BED IN FAMILY CABIN
TWO SINGLE BEDS IN FAMILY CABIN
These beautiful patchwork quilts were made by Peggy Carroll and Mary Peppard in Dublin. They have been making them for the past ten years. The money made from the quilts has helped different charities over the years. At present the money is brought over to an orphanage in Haiti.
Places of interest within a five mile radius:-
Ballyseedy Castle has lovely grounds and a nice old bar in the hotel.
Ballyseedy Garden Centre has different outlets in the centre including Jam restaurant and Seancara health food shop.
Ballyseedy Woods has lovely mapped out walking routes in an old native woodland.
Ballygarry Hotel has a wonderful spa and serves delicious food in an old style setting.
Tralee town with a great variety of shops. The Kerry County Museum on Denny street. The Aquadome on the outskirts of the town is a haven of water activities . See www.familyfunkerry.com for more information.
Ballyfinnane Pub known as The Shanty is a quirky old pub in the direction of Castlemaine harbour.
Tralee Town Park
See the Rose Garden and fountain, the statue in honour of the Rose of Tralee, the Garden of the Senses and the exciting playground.
