I visited Schull to work on my novel and I couldn't have chosen a better place to stay…read more Firstly, the house is gorgeous. The bedrooms are huge and beautifully furnished, complete with comfortable beds and writing desks. Each room is named after a writer - and each one has its own quirks and benefits. The Carberry offers wonderful light for writing and has the added benefit of a bath, while the Ross gives you pretty views over the harbour. Breakfast is between 8am and 10am, but if you're working on a project, Katarina will make a late breakfast for you; anything from scrambled eggs and bacon to a full Irish. It seems nothing is too much bother - Katarina's whole philosophy is to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The house is a short stroll from the local bars and restaurants - though Katarina will set you up with a healthy and filling evening meal for just €10 a night. You can opt to eat in the dining room or in the living room in front of a blazing fire. Check out the wine list too - there are some pretty tasty choices available. If you want to explore the local area, there are plenty of walks nearby - I'd recommend visiting Sailor's Hill. See if you can meet Cornelius Griffin and get the story of the metal cross and the watch tower. If you've got a car, there are plenty of villages or beaches to explore. The true beauty of Grove House is that it really is a home away from home, without the interruptions! It's the perfect base for a week or weekend away. I managed to redraft half of my novel while staying here, thanks to the lovely surroundings, relaxing atmosphere and thoughtful service. If you intend to visit this region, make sure you stay here.

Simple but lovely and welcoming BB slightly before the centre of the town, on a quiet road and…read morewithin close walking distance to pubs and restaurants. The rooms are basic, but the shower is fantastic and Rianne treats her guests very well with home made breads of all kinds, marmelade and jams, along with lots and lots of suggestions of things to do and places to eat and drink in the area. The couple also runs Aquaventures next door which offers diving experiences and boat tours.

From the owner: Bed & Breakfast - adjacent to Aquaventures dive centre (for qualified divers boat / offshore dives,…read moreunqualified individuals can do introduction courses) and family activities include guided snorkelling tours (minimum age 6) and whale & dolphin trips. Subject to minimum numbers and weather.

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!

This was a wonderful place to stay! The hosts, Maureen and Noel, are a gracious and kind couple,…read morewho went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. The breakfast was made to order and delicious, and they had plenty of helpful suggestions about restaurants and thing to do. I hope to come back again!

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.

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.

Lovely, newer modern style B&B on the Ring of Skellig. The guest rooms are remodeled and the…read morebathrooms are the nicest we saw in Ireland. The owner was very sweet and made us an amazing breakfast. It's a little isolated, but it was the perfect base for a trip to Skellig Michael and exploring the ruins on the Skellig Ring. You can literally see the monastery ruins (where the monks settled after leaving the island of Skellig Michael) from the front room of the B&B. There is a large, new pub just down the road that serves food from noon to 9pm and Waterville is a short ten minute drive away.

A lovely cosy B&B for spending a few days in Baltimore. It's on the edge of a little cove (lovely…read morefor swimming) with rooms opening out into the garden. Wilmie, who runs it, was really helpful, making a lovely cooked breakfast every morning, helping out with taxis, restaurant recommendations and the like. It also has parking, which is a big plus in Baltimore in summer.

I cannot begin to find the words to explain how wonderful our trip to Sea Breeze was. It was the…read morebest stay at a B&B in Ireland that we've had. Noralene and her family are wonderful, they treat you like royalty and are constantly working to make your stay the best it can be. The rooms are kept up and decorated beautifully. The showers have the nicest showers with the best water pressure yet. The town is very close and has interesting shops, restaurants and sites to visit. The B&B and the grounds it is on are updated and well kept. Finally, the view! Ireland in itself is a beautiful country but you cannot beat the breathtaking view from the Sea Breeze B&B! We can't wait to make our way back and stay again sometime. If you're anywhere close or looking for a hidden gem, this is the place to be!

Our room had two single and a queen size double bed. The room was clean and outfitted with nice…read morewooden furniture and wood flooring. The best about it was the view over the Bantry Bay which is really beautiful. Rooms come with their own bathroom, TV, water heater and free WiFi(!). The only downsite is the price. The room was 80€ including breakfast for the two of us. Credit Cards accepted.