Ross Castle Lodge Bed and Breakfast in Killarney, Ireland is a great value and a welcoming place to…read morestay. I was welcomed with a lovely chat over tea and a scone by the innkeeper Rosaleen O'Leary! I really appreciated her taking time to get to know me and share her thoughts on Irish history and culture. My room was good sized, appealing and a great value. Showers were hot with good water pressure. The gardens on the property were just gorgeous - imagine Secret Garden type plantings. My stay included a complete hot Irish breakfast with lots of coffee, eggs and Irish bacon - similar to a fried ham. Mmmm. I enjoyed a morning walk down the road to Ross Castle, which I highly recommend. Who knew the advancements in medieval architecture and defense? Ross Castle Lodge B&B is adjacent to the Killarney National Park, and one may walk through the park to get to the 'town' of Killarney where you'll find lots of restaurants, pubs & shops. Booking was easy via email. Walkable distance to town and the train station - but a cab is easier for arrivals! Info: Telephone: +353 64 6636942 Email: rosscastlelodge@eircom.net Website: http://www.rosscastlebnb.com

The O'Leary's are amazing and kind hosts and take great care of their guests. We arrived a bit late…read moreand they prepared tea and biscuits for us. They gave us great recommendations and also drove us to the bus station when we had to leave. Killarney was amazing! It was our favorite city in Ireland and we would love to go back. Plenty to do in the city with unique shops and restaurants. I would recommend renting bikes and riding into the national park.

Though this was cheapest B&B we stayed at for only 140euro for 2 nights, it was our FAVORITE place…read morewe stayed at during our 9 Day Irish adventure. PROS: -Buddy the Dog -Clean and spacious room and bathroom -Buddy the Dog -BEST HOT SHOWER IN ALL OF IRELAND!!! -Buddy the Dog -Good breakfast -Buddy the Dog -Good Location...quick and flat walk into town. -Buddy the Dog -Owner Kathleen is friendly and personable. -Did I also mention Buddy the Dog? CONS -Can't think of any! There's a lot of B&B in choices in Dingle...but the online photos of Buddy the Dog was final decision maker. PRO TIP: Compared to using 3rd party booking websites, I saved about 10-20 euro by emailing and booking directly with Harbour Nights. Cutting out the middleman saves everyone money! :) PRO TIP 2: Irish double beds are smaller than American full size beds...so you may want to consider getting twin beds if you are a chubby American like myself ;-)

What a wonderful place to stay! Kathleen is wonderful. The inn is very warm and inviting,…read morebreakfast was so good, and the rooms are spacious and clean. The location of the inn is set a little away from the main shopping area, which is really nice and quiet. Will definitely stay there again. :)

Let's talk about Westcove House…read more It's ridiculous. It's magical. It's idyllic. It's one of the happiest places on earth. The grounds include the 18th century main house, the garden cottage, the stables, and pier cottage. The land encompasses expansive lawns and lanes, an inlet, and Westcove Harbour. Friendly goats and sheep roam the the property, and adorable seals swim and bark in the harbor. Accommodations are appointed absolutely beautifully here. The main house bedrooms are decorated with period furniture and antiques that evoke 1700s Irish manor house, and the downstairs dining and sitting rooms, as well as the bar and loft area, are a mixture of modern and antique. The house is just lovely and so comfortable. A partially sunken sitting room houses a fireplace perfect for those incredible-smelling peat fires in cooler weather, and the bar area includes a fireplace as well. The stables, garden cottage and pier cottage are all outfitted in more modern decor; the stables include a large, bright, airy game room with darts, table tennis, foosball. On one of our visits, the hosts (whose cousin, Susannah Adlington owns Westcove) threw a traditional Irish ceilidh in the gameroom with a live musicians playing jigs and reels! Adding to the amazing experience of staying awhile at Westcove House is the food. Breakfast and dinner are prepared by the wonderful, friendly staff at Westcove, Katherine and Bernie (there's also the lovable Michael, the groundsman). The food is delicious and beautifully presented, family style, in the formal dining room. One year we were here for Thanksgiving -- Katherine and Bernie, obviously never having celebrated American Thanksgiving before -- did meticulous research about traditional Thanksgiving foods and prepared a spread that outdid any I've seen before! The attention to detail at Westcove House is impeccable. Westcove's location right on the Ring of Kerry makes it a perfect base for exploring southern Ireland. Cork, Shannon, Bunratty or Blarney Castle, the Skelligs, Kenmare, Cobh, the Cliffs of Moher, Waterford, Killarney Forest are all potential day trips. We've *loved* our stays at Westcove. They've been some of the best and most memorable vacations we've had. There's no better place in the British Isles.

Westcove House is a wonderful place to stay in the Ring of Kerry. The accommodations are cozy and…read morebeautiful. I personally stayed in Pier Cottage, right on the water. Just gorgeous to wake up every morning and have coffee outside while taking in the beautiful bay and go for a late night (albeit cold) swim right outside your door! My other family members stayed in the other guest houses and the main house and EVERYONE was thrilled with the accommodations. The Stables is great for families, with a game room and big lawn in front for playing. The food was always delicious. How wonderful to have Jane's Bakery literally right next door so you could have fresh pastries in the morning and grab some lamb guinness pies (mmm!!) for dinner. Everything is high tech with wifi in all the houses and great kitchen equipment. Amazing sites nearby like Derryname Beach and Staigue Fort and also great day-trip accessibility to other cool destinations like Castle Donovan or The Skelligs. HIGHLY recommend this place and will DEFINITELY be returning!

Absolutely idyllic farmhouse B&B with owners Jen and Fergal where we stayed during a visit to the…read morewest coast of Ireland. Irish people are very friendly and welcoming. Inveraray has cows on site and they had just delivered a baby. We enjoyed the views from our room. There was a lovely breakfast served daily. This is hikable/ runnable to Killarney National Park if you're in good shape. I loved staying here and would recommend it without reservation. Although you should make reservations.

NW corner of national park. Just north of Dunloe Gap…read more5 miles from Killarney Parking, views, kitchen, bathrooms Duper accommodating hosts

This was our favorite stop during my family's 2-weeks tour of Ireland and it wasn't just the fact…read morethat Dingle is a fantastic town. The Tower View B&B was the best B&B that we have ever visited in any country. It is really cute, with a couple of nice sitting rooms and a beautiful breakfast room overlooking a piece of Dingle bay and of course the Tower (off in the distance). The mini farm had a couple of really cute dogs, ducks, chickens, goats, and sheep. Whenever my daughter had a chance to escape, we knew we could find her playing with one of the dogs or feeding the sheep with some kitchen scraps given to her by Mary. Mary and her staff are incredibly friendly and they really made us feel at home. Our group was 3 adults, a teenager, and a baby. Tower View has a large quad bedroom with a huge bathroom that was very clean and accommodated us nicely. Breakfast was also incredible. The Irish version had 2 eggs, 2 rashers, 2 bangers, Black and White Irish Pudding. Oh... and get this. The eggs are fresh from her hens each morning! The color of the yolks was deep yellow and the eggs tasted amazing. Oatmeal and fruit was also a good way to go if you don't want something too heavy. Thanks Mary! We will be back someday.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! The reviews on Yelp don't reflect how fabulous this B&B is. Check…read moreout Trip Advisor and you'll see Mary's received 500+ glowing reviews. Stay here if you can!

5/5 stars for The Birches Killarney. The guesthouse was very comfortable, warm and a very spacious…read morebedroom. The staff were very friendly, & I would highly recommend staying here. The Birches is walking distance to the town centre and close the the national park. Looking forward to staying here again

I highly recommend visiting this well run B&B that is tucked back in the outskirts of Dingle…read more Denise has the decorative touch of Joanna Gaines. We were greeted with warm scones and a fresh cup of tea. The bed was comfortable and the internet was fast and reliable. The location is the right distance away from Dingle so that you get a peaceful nights rest. The breakfast is amazing and changed daily. Denise was able to share tips and are attractions. I highly suggest spending multiple nights at this establishment.

Denise is the kindest and most gracious host. We will be back to An Riasc for sure!…read moreWe had a little trouble finding the place in the dark. I would recommend trying to get there during the daylight. We also were VERY late for check-in and our phones were not working with the international plan we purchased. I was so worried by the time we got there she would have gone to bed. But we were able to call from a nearby pub, The Marina Inn (see my review), and Denise was waiting up for us. Luckily we were the only guests staying with her that night so she let us decide when to have breakfast. We opted for 10 a.m. and I think all parties were glad to get some extra sleep after a late night. (Even though we arrived around 10:00 p.m. she was kind enough to offer tea or coffee.) Denise really went above and beyond with breakfast. (I will upload many pictures of the presentation and style of her food.) We had two excellent breakfasts in Ireland and this was one of them. From the fresh homemade scones to the endless coffee, it was the perfect way to start the meal. *Nothing is more incredible than waking up to the serene Dingle countryside and having a 3 course breakfast prepared for you. 1st Scones $ Soda Bread, 2nd: Homemade Granola and Yogurt or Porridge, 3rd: your choice off the menu. I had the special pancake with fresh fruit and my date had the full irish breakfast. Everything was incredible and we started the day very satisfied and full. She has two adorable cocker spaniels and a sweet cat named "Becky." If you love/ miss your pets, they will make you smile! Quick note: Do NOT use your GPS to find this place. It is MUCH easier to just follow Denise's instructions from Dingle town. (We learned that the hard way.) We will certainly be back and next time arrive earlier and do the dinner that she has for an additional option. She is an excellent cook!

Tea, coffee and chocolate cake with fresh homemade cream waiting. It's a beautiful view. Walking to…read moretown was a breeze. The room was nice and very homey/county/boutiquey. There was cake out for guest in the evening and let me tell you how scrumptious that was. The most amazingly spectacular was the breakfast. OMG! I can't express how fantabulous it was. Everything here is first class.

Stayed here in November for 2 night. This was our base going to Slea Head Drive. The place is…read morevery clean. The rooms are quiet. The breakfast variety is amazing! The walk to downtown is only a few minutes away. We walked it every evening for dinner. It's shorter than it looked. When I get a chance to come back to Dingle, this is the place to stay!