We toured the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring with Paul on the first of October. Risky for the…read moreweather, and some of the normal stops were obscured by cloud, but the best views later in the day we got some spectacular views. Paul did a wonderful job narrating the the history and lore of the area in a humorous and engaging way, as well as answering our many questions. Highly recommend him for any of his itineraries.

Our group of 13 could not have asked for a better tour guide than Paul Brown. From the moment we…read moremet him, it was clear that we were in the best hands. Paul's deep knowledge of all things Ireland--from its rich history and culture to its hidden gems--was truly impressive. Even more remarkable was his pride and passion for sharing it all with us. I gave Paul a few ideas of what we hoped to see and do, and he took that list and turned it into the most unforgettable experience. Every day was perfectly curated and filled with moments we'll be talking about for years to come. His thoughtful planning, flexibility, and attention to detail made the trip feel seamless and incredibly special. We are forever grateful to Paul for making our time in Ireland so memorable. If you're looking for someone who brings Ireland to life and goes above and beyond, Paul is your guy!

Very helpful staff. Delightful morning breakfast. Very comfortable beds. Pool was clean and…read morecomfortable. Pleasure staying here.

I'm from Dublin and travelled to Macroom for the weekend for my boyfriends birthday, and we arived…read morehome yesterday evening. I got a voucher for The Castle Hotel on the back of a Dunnes Stores Reciept. A 2 night stay for 2ppl with breakfast each morning and one evening meal with a bottle of wine for 230euro. On Entering the Hotel on Friday afternoon we were greeted by a lovely lady, very jolly and chatty and couldn't give us enough information. she gave us a tourist map for cork and also a tourist map for the town of Macroom. She gave us all the information we needed about meal times, leisure centre times, the location of everything within the hotel and gave us some suggestions on where to go in the evenings or during the day in the town. The room was lovely, we had a king size bed and a single bed, tea and coffee facilities with my favourite cinnamon biscuits.....its the only reason I stay in Hotels....so yum! :) we also had an ironing board and iron, a telephone, a television with more channels than I would usually expect in a hotel. The only thing I felt was missing from the room was a hairdryer but, most people only stay here for a short time so I suppose they aren't really needed. That's just me being a typical picky woman! :P Oh and the windows were great!!!....nothing I find more irritating than tiny windows looking out at a wall or windows that hardly open an inch! the room had a big window, that opened...wide, it was great :) :) :) Overall I thought the rooms were spotless clean, the beds were very comfortable, the decor was warm and homely and of course ye....the biscuits :)

Great hotel in a charming town. It's clean, has friendly service, ideally located-5minute walk from…read morethe main part of town. Very nice complimentary breakfast. I highly recommend the hotel.

Hands down best hotel I've stayed in while in Ireland, great breakfast, great room , great staff…read moreand close town definitely be back there again

First the negatives. No AC and no fridge. And none of that mattered…read more This is a charming place that seems designed for relaxation. Its really designed for adults and couples wanting to get away. Most rooms have a balcony looking out onto pastoral scenes. This was by far the most relaxed stay I've had on this trip. Even though you are a stones throw from a bustling tourist town you feel none of that here. I could return and spend an entire week or two here as a base to explore everything southern Ireland has to offer. I hope to be back.

An exquisite Victorian home that was turned into a gorgeous hotel. Driving up a long tree lined…read moreroad, I knew we were in for a treat. The check in lounge was beautiful! Victorian decor , an old fireplace... The gal that checked us in sat at a table on the right, was super sweet, and gave us our keys. Parking was easy and no issues. Our room was in the Coach House, a separate building from the hotel. Must stay in Room 1 !!! A beautiful landscaped courtyard lead to our room. Our room was spacious and filled with antique furniture.. I love antiques. We had our private patio space with patio furniture and with the most scenic emerald green views! And views of a field of sheep : ) What was really nice...our huge bathroom. Annnnnd it had heated floors and a heated towel rack, a spacious shower, separate tub, and a vanity table. Appreciated the complimentary book provided regarding the history of the hotel, complimentary water, and bike rentals (wish we had time to utilize the bikes!) The breakfast room was a nice addition. There was a mini buffet ( just a few items like fruit, granola, etc) and a made to order menu. Food was just ok. The hotel does have a high end restaurant- must make reservation, and a casual bar restaurant. Perusing the hotel lobby and adjacent rooms were lovely. Wish we had more time here. Killarney National Park was nearby and within walking distance. We walked to and from and within the entire park, and booked in 11 miles!!! A beautiful space and fun town to visit, near the Ring of Kerry.

Got to spend 2 nights there from the 8th October and it was 2 excellent nights! One because the…read moreroom was lovely and i got a fine sleep :P the second cause the place is Fantastic, The structure of the Hotel, and layout, to Very friendly and accommading staff everyone of them! Facilities also were pretty awesome,The Bars and outback smoking area, with another seperate small bar which felt very cool to be enjoying fine beers in. Definetly a place worth checking up and staying if in clonakilty or cork, fine bedding and breakfast with a good selection of beers and enjoyable music every night :D

Stayed here last night and it's in an ideal location in Clonakilty, walk everywhere and the staff…read morewere amazing, we even slept it out past the time the breakfast finished and they kindly gave us a full fry in the restaurant, with the funniest and nicest ladies working there with great customer service

We enjoyed our dinner at the Coachman's…read more The atmosphere was nice, the service was friendly, and of course, it's nice to have live music as you eat. As for the food, the vegetable soup was great; it was exactly how you want pub soup to taste. We may have been spoiled by some of the lamb we've been eating elsewhere in ireland, because we didn't find the lamb quite as good here. Above average but not mind blowing. The goat cheese tartlets were very tasty and went well with the salad they were served with.

Lovely accommodations and delicious food. Staff was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this…read moreestablishment for a beautiful room or just a bite to eat.

This is WELL WORTH the stop if you are passing through the area (as we were from Blarney to…read moreKilkenny). Keep the faith, it IS here! You drive through some pretty narrow country roads and will likely think "There can't be a factory here!" but sure enough, it is. Even if you don't have an interest in collecting finely hand-crafted toy soldiers, there are other things here - and they can customize other decorative pieces such as metal Christmas tree ornaments (like with names) that will make great gifts and heirlooms for kids. There is a workshop where the kids can actually make their own soldiers! Boys and girls will love it. There's even an espresso stand (Starbucks!) in the back room for the older folks. Think of it - an activity that gets kids interested in something NOT DIGITALLY CONNECTED or PLUGGED IN! Wow! That alone is worth the trip! The artisans are in the back and you can watch these pieces being hand painted. The kids can create their own pieces and when they watch it being hand painted, they will remember that long after their current app goes out of favor. All in all, it's not too far out of the way, and when are go going to get another chance to see something like this. If you have kids, if you are into the hobby, if you are looking for unique, special gifts, even if you're just curious how it's done and want to watch craftsmen, stop in here.

We stayed here for one night as we were to attend the Air India 182 memorial the next day. Nice…read moreplace and amazing hosts. Heidi, Gloria, Frank and family were very welcoming and made our stay really great even though short. Well managed and neat rooms. Beautiful view from the room that we had. We had to do the breakfast in a rush but they had many good options, very healthy ones. Parking is uphill next to the property and good space available. No issues there. Would love to stay there again and talk to them a bit more. Definitely recommended.