I recently went on a week-long tour of Ireland with Galvins Transportation. What an amazing…read moreexperience! It would not have been the same without our incredible driver, Mickey! Sure, the motorcoach was comfortable and well-appointed, but Mickey really made the trip one-of-a-kind and very special. He taught us Irish history, told hilarious stories, all while keeping us safe through the winding roads of the beautiful countryside and through the bustling cities. Thank you Galvins, and thank you Mickey!

We just spent a week on an Ireland bus tour with Galvins Dunmanway with bus driver Mickey and he…read moremade our trip of a lifetime just that!!!! He was professional, knowledgeable, witty, funny, punctual, had us all engaged and laughing and we all learned a lot of history! He arranged fun extras for us like a Celtic Roots show and a horse and buggy ride through Cairngorms National Park in the morning! It was quite magical!!!! I would highly recommend this tour company and definitely ask for Mickey!!! Five stars!!!!!!!!

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!

My goodness! So much value in this guided small private tour with Denis O'Brian our local expert…read moreand Niall Lynch the business owner! We loved every second of our time with our guide Denis! A day later his jokes and sense of humor brings smile to our faces! Don't get a private tour of Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Ring if Beara , Gougane Berra or west cork with anyone else! This small family owned business is just 5 stars all around! Thanks Denis for an Unforgettable experience touring your beautiful corner of the world! Denis with his private minivan tour took us to Cliffs of Kerry where tour bus can't go due to narrow roads! Just that was worth every penny of the reasonable cost of the 6-8 hours tour of Ring of Kerry ! Penny is the name of his dog too! lol

The hotel is like a maze, trying to figure out how to get to our room, to the car park, to…read morereception or even the street. The staff are friendly and most of the food is good. I ordered the risotto the first evening we were there, the rice was not cooked fully and was not that great. The desserts we got on the 2nd evening was not great either (tiramisu & cheesecake) but other than that, everything else was great. The hotel room was nice and the staff were friendly

Beautiful and modern hotel. Wonderful staff and great service. Everything is fresh, modern and…read moreclean. Had a wonderful breakfast included. Beds were comfortable and cozy. Parking is located across the street in very narrow entrance. Be careful pulling into the lot. It's not far from Mizen Head and Healey Pass so it's convenient to these beautiful areas.

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.

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

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.

Lansdowne is part of the Small Luxury Hotels (SLH). Long story short. They should not be part of…read morethe SLH. My stay here makes be reluctant to stay at SLH folio hotels in the future. Hopefully SLH reevaluates and makes them improve or removes them. This is by no means a luxury hotel. Especially the rooms. This is more in line with what you would expect at a cheaper B&B. It's like they spent all their money in the common areas and did a cheap flip in the rooms. NOTHING about the rooms speaks luxury let alone a nice hotel or even above average for that matter. For better or worse I stay at nicer hotels 80-90 nights a year. My review comes from that perspective. Price was close to 260 euros a night at time of booking. I would recommend staying at one of the many rooms above pubs in the area that are both nicer and cheaper. Pros. Great location. Nice seating area in common area. Cons. Rooms. Nothing nice to say except they were clean. Not even a single bad painting on the wall. Bathrooms. Shower was claustrophobic at best. Breakfast. Area was absolute chaos. Could not accommodate number of guests in hotel. Service. No one at front desk for over 10 minutes for checkout at 7:30 am. Had to leave keys and leave.

This is a fantastic boutique hotel with a great bar and restaurant. We truly enjoyed our stay. The…read morestaff was outstanding and very accommodating. We enjoyed watching a game of Irish football at the bar. A few Guinness later we were cheering on Kerry like we had been lifelong fans. We look forward to our return