Great Experience. The owner Grainne and her husband Patty were terrific host. Spent considerable…read moretime orienting us to the house and town. Rooms were quaint, comfortable and spacious. Gave us a range of dinner recommendations and made reservations for us at a perfect restaurant. We were leaving early the next morning but Grainne was kind enough to arrange a walking tour of the city early next morning, even walking us down to city center to introduce us to the guide. Great way to end a 10 day tour of Ireland!!

What a beautiful and convenient location for a B&B. The owners are incredibly kind, accommodating…read moreand lovely people. We booked a room with a king sized bed and the accommodations were that of a 4 star hotel. The breakfast in the morning was made to order and the food and service was top notch. I'd recommend anyone to stay at the Desmond house when visiting Kinsale because of the location, service, and accommodations. We will be staying there again when we return.

I cannot recommend the Fernroyd House enough! Owners Tony and Avril were immensely welcoming, and…read moretheir knowledge of the area was very useful. Every morning, along with a great breakfast, they sat with us and walked us through our plans and gave tips and insight. The room was comfortable and we had plenty of privacy and quiet. Highly recommend!!!

Absolutely as the reviews say: excellent BNB! The hosts are lovely, food excellent, location…read moresuperb. We felt so at home. Would love to have stayed longer. Will most definitely return!

Located just a tad over 6 miles from Skibbereen is the small fishing village of Union Hall in…read moreCounty Cork, Ireland. In this small & quaint town you'll find many things including a lovely bed & breakfast establishment located by the water known as Seascape B&B. I stumbled upon this lovely B&B while doing an internet search for a place to stay for one night as my daughter & I had plans to do a starlight/moonlight kayaking adventure at Reen Pier which is about 10 minutes South West of Union Hall. I could instantly tell that it was a popular placed based on how quickly it was being booked through various sites for the date I was looking to book. We arrived later in the evening than anticipated (almost 8:30pm) as we spent a little longer time at the Blarney Castle. Upon our arrival we were greeted by our hostess & the owner, Julie. This place was exactly as the pictures on their website showed and as others had described in their reviews. Julie showed us to our room, which was located on the second floor and was very spacious. The room had 2 night stands, an armoire that had an iron, ironing board, hangers, etc., a couple of dressers, chairs, and the room had it's own bathroom with shower in it (some individual rooms do not, they have to share with other rooms in the hallway), and the bathroom had a blow dryer. Julie had asked what our plans were and I mentioned the kayaking trip. She then asked if we had eaten, I said no so she called down to a local bar/restaurant, Casey's Bar, to let them know we were coming as they were getting ready to shut the kitchen down for the evening. This is what I love about the Irish, super friendly, accommodating and the hospitality is the best! There was plenty to choose from as far as Julie's home cooked breakfast goes. My daughter choose the Eggs Benedict which she loved and I choose the traditional Irish breakfast, but I said she could skip the black pudding. Julie had asked if I ever had it, I said yes the day before to which her response was that I needed to try hers as it was far better then others. And you know something, she was right, it was very flavorful! For those who don't know what black pudding is, it is made with....... wait for it.....pigs blood. Yup you read that correctly. I only ate a small portion as I just couldn't get passed the blood thing. ha ha. If you're looking for a great B&B in Union Hall I highly recommend Seascape B&B. It's quaint, lovely, has a fantastic hostess, centrally located, you can sit at the patio table and sip wine, coffee or whatever and take in the view and the town all while relaxing and enjoy all that is Seascape B&B, all that is Union Hall, all that is Ireland!

Excellent B & B! Would highly recommend. Aileen and Orla were wonderful! They were very pleasant…read moreand helpful with travel suggestions. Breakfasts were fabulous! Location was perfect, right in the center of town. Can't say enough good things about this wonderful B & B!

Stayed here on a recommendation from a tour guide in another city. Turned out to be a lovely stay…read more We were expecting to stay only one night but loved so much we stayed for two. The two women that run this B and B are very welcoming and great hospitality. The most comfy beds in the two weeks that we've stayed in Ireland. Not to mention the best breakfast

We had a very positive experience here. My husband and I had booked a night with Mary at Seagull…read moreHouse, but she unfortunately fell ill and arranged for us to stay with Jimmy at San Antonio Bed and Breakfast. We were delighted by Jimmy's hospitality, kindness, and helpfulness. He gave us terrific recommendations on places to eat and hear live music and was just the friendliest guy you could ever meet. The room was comfortable and clean, the breakfast was delicious, and there was free wifi. We will absolutely return.

Kinsale is a wonderful place to visit and Jimmie is a great host. The B&B is located a very short…read morewalking distance to pretty much everything you want to see in Kinsale. We had 2 rooms for our group of 3 adults and teenager and a 9-month baby. To ensure our comfort he gave us the top floor just for us. Next to our rooms he left an antique rocking horse that he had restored, for the use of our baby. Breakfast was also very good Thanks Jimmie!

This bed & breakfast is in one the most attractive & tranquil rural settings that I've ever stayed…read morein, near to the river Blackwater. It's just outside the small village of Banteer, and around 17km west of the town of Mallow in north Co. Cork. Agherton Lodge is a 2-storey detached house in a very striking setting, so much so that you feel like you're the lord or lady of the manner staying in this environment, in a pleasant ranch-like way. A really nice lady who was originally from the north welcomed us the early evening we arrived, and she very kindly laid us out tea, coffee & biscuits in the open plan front room, which was much appreciated. There were spacious solid wood floors throughout, (good for my asthma), it all looked both spotlessly clean & new, as well as warm & inviting. There were 4 of us, 1 woman, 3 blokes, staying in 3 rooms. Our 'boss' and only girl each had spacious double rooms to themselves, I shared an equally spacious twin room with the other guy. It was €35 each, which I felt was very good for this standard of accommodation. The bedrooms were fantastic, bright, breezy & cheerful, all with ensuite. The doubles have a lovely indulgent looking bath. Jo was so impressed she photographed hers! The beds, even the singles were blissfully comfortable. My room had a superb south facing view of fields, trees & rolling hills in the background and horses,(very frisky horses), in the foreground, with big french windows that opened onto a balcony. It was just so lovely & peaceful standing on the balcony & watching the horses frolic around, on a lovely mild evening in October, and relaxed me completely before a show I was doing at the nearby Glen Theatre. After a bit of a drink with the generous guys at The Glen, the B&B was equally welcoming at night. It was quiet season I should stress, and it was just us 4 in residence, but bearing in that the mind the couple running it had a son, & a very friendly dog, we were given loads of space, and truly felt it was ours! Breakfast next morning was to an equally high standard, and generous. I always love places that don't seem like guesthouses but places that you feel, well at home in, and we all definitely felt at home here. Real 5 star quality, and a lovely place to base yourself if you want to explore Cork & Kerry by car.

Olive is an extremely welcoming person, getting us settled on arrival with a pot of tea and some…read morebiscuits. So appreciated after a full day of travel from Canada. Once settled her restaurant, pub and sightseeing tips were first rate. Bed was very comfortable and house was quiet (although we were travelling during the off season). Having your own bathroom and shower is great as well. The breakfasts were top notch and ample, a light lunch at most was needed between breakfast and dinner. Central location also makes it attractive to those who like their amenities close by. Should we ever get back to Cork we would return here to stay.

I found Auburn House in Lonely Planet's Ireland book and I'm so glad we did! Olive and Kieran were…read moreby far our favorite B&B hosts throughout our tour of Ireland. Upon arriving, Olive was warm, welcoming, and took care of us with a pot of tea and chocolates and a friendly disposition that made us feel as if we were her old friends just popping by for a visit rather than strangers meeting for the first time. She had plenty of stories to share and wisdom on where to go and what to see while in Cork (and the appropriate maps to guide us in the right direction). Our room was cozy with a reasonably sized bathroom (by Irish standards) and a sweeping view over the city. The breakfast was prompt and piping hot - my husband raved about the black and white pudding, while I stuck to scrambled eggs, beans, and toast. Plus, the B&B is located a comfortable walking distance from the bus terminal and train station. I'd recommend Auburn House to any out of town visitors looking for the full B&B experience.

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.

This small country house is listed in several of the guide books that list quality accommodation in…read moreIreland, and deservedly so. The house, which dates to 1860, is in a 300 acre parkland setting and is impeccably and tastefully maintained and furnished. It has only 5 bedrooms, so we counted ourselves extremely lucky to get a booking for August bank holiday weekend at short notice (turns out there had been a last minute cancellation). The hosts are friendly and extremely thoughtful, while being unobtrusive. The lovely setting adds to the tranquil atmosphere, and yet it's only a few minutes drive (15km) to Kinsale (where we had dinner). A wee drink from the honesty bar rounded off our evening nicely, as we perused some of the fine selection of books in the lounge.The breakfast here was second to none - fresh, quality ingredients, home grown on the farm or sourced from local producers, fresh-baked bread (still warm from the oven), real freshly-squeezed juices. My wife opted for the freshly made buttermilk pancakes with organic bacon and maple syrup, and was equally impressed. We found the wi-fi signal variable in our room, but other than that, I couldn't fault this wonderful guest house.