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!

While walking the Dingle Way, we had dinner at O'Connor's Pub, and it was an incredible experience!…read moreThe owner recommended the roasted lamb, and I must say, it was absolutely delicious. The pizza was also quite good and cooked to perfection. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the whole dining experience all the more enjoyable. However, what truly made the evening unforgettable were the owner's stories - such good craic. His humor and anecdotes added an extra level of warmth to the already cozy atmosphere of the pub. We definitely recommend you go in whenever you're in the village.

We found this hidden gem on our tour of Kerry County using Lonely Planet Ireland. What a gem!…read more Incredible multinational food, great classic pub and guesthouse, beautiful small scenic village and one of the most inviting and warm owners (4th generation) in Mike O'Connor....an amazing storyteller who weaves history about the area and his family into each story. Almost hate to tell anyone about this place but it was so special we had to share! Don't miss O'Connor's!

Milltown House is a luxury boutique hotel known for its waterfront location overlooking the harbor,…read morestylish rooms, and a unique history as the temporary home of Robert Mitchum during the filming of "Ryan's Daughter". The guesthouse features amenities like the Robert Mitchum Bar, free breakfast, beautiful lawns, and the presence of friendly Irish Wolfhounds and falcons. Gayle and I stayed here recently as part of our Essential Ireland Tour, of which I believe the owner used to be a Rick Steves Guide. We had the center room upstairs which was very comfortable and spacious, with a great view of the water and Dingle, lots of storage, and a really strong and hot shower. We really enjoyed the common spaces including the bar and breakfast room, and found staff to be really nice and helpful. The sun room breakfasts were great, as was the Irish Stew meal the last night we were here. Our tour package also included a full bag of laundry service for only 20 Euros. Location-wise, it's a short walk into town, keeping in mind the narrow bridge without sidewalk across the river. I'd only do this walk in the daytime either coming or going. And if you become stressed with that walk (or anything else), the Dingle Distillery is across the street for a tour and samples. During our walks, Gayle and I also enjoyed the tide-related river flows. Besides the Dingle Falconry experience on property (separate review), another highlight was an evening concert by 2 local members of the CUAS ensemble. In particular, we enjoyed the music and interaction with Nicole Ní Dhubhshláine (concertina, flute) and Kyle Macaulay (guitar, bouzouki). And after hearing just a taste of this vibrant and diverse West Kerry musical tradition, I went out an purchased the CD.

Interestingly, not everyone on the Rick Steve's tour was able to stay here. Not sure how the…read moreaccommodations were, but the wait staff could use some work, actually just one in particular. She was upset with us for not waiting for buffet when another staff told us to go to it. The following day for lunch they brought five of six meals to our table and then brought the meals to another table and she was very exasperated that we asked for a meal for our sixth person saying she only had "two hands."

Can't say enough good things about Brook Manor Lodge. We would stay again when in Ireland. The…read morehostess is wonderful, and the room., breakfast etc. So many nice touches. For us Americans the coffee is available in the lobby, and the honor bar for an after drink, the refrig. in the room. What can I say, just wonderful.. Wonderful stay,,

Beautiful, quiet place on the outskirts of Tralee. In the area do not miss Fenit, Ballyheighue and…read moreBallybunion. Great access to the more obvious Dingle and Ring of Kerry. Free parking as you would need a vehicle for this place.

Fabulous location where you can walk to everything. Nice rooms, fantastic breakfast, and a host…read morethat was extremely helpful with everything. We spent two nights there and highly recommend. Wonderful experience.

Really, I'd go for 4.5 stars. It's very good and you shouldn't hesitate to stay here. Well located,…read moreclean. Stephen couldn't possibly be more helpful, and it had the best breakfast of all the B&Bs we stayed in on the peninsula -- which is important when you're hiking 12 miles a day, three or four days in a row. The yogurt was the best I've ever had, and served with beautiful fresh berries, which is just part of the excellent offerings. It's not massively well-appointed, thus a half-star off. But if you're just looking for a comfortable overnight in a wonderful town, you can't go wrong here.

The hosts are wonderful, warm and welcoming. Most delicious sandwiches and scones. Freshly made and…read morebaked! The family made us feel we were family. Wish we could have stayed longer, was like leaving old friends.

This B&B / guesthouse is located on the Ring of Kerry road a few steps away from the Sneem River…read morebridge, so you cannot miss it. In the neighborhood you will find plenty of pubs and souvenir shops, and the owners of the Bank House will tell you which are the best (and they really are). Bank House has beautifully furniture and decorated sitting and dining rooms. The bedrooms are very nice as well, and my bed was so incredibly comfortable. Breakfast was yummy, hearty Irish breakfast. But the best thing to mention was that, when we arrived there after hiking the whole day through the wettest day in years, the owners welcomed us and were so very helpful, taking care of drying our soaking wet hiking gear so we could walk on the Kerry Way the very next day as if we had never gotten wet. This was more than 100% Irish hospitality, and I can really recommend this place for a wonderful stay in the tourist town of Sneem.

This place was so cozy, with a great breakfast. Quick walk to all the shops and pubs. The bed was…read moreso amazing! It was all nice with the most comfortable duvet ever. Lol our two nights here we slept so well!

Great bed and breakfast in a nice location. About a 5 minute walk to downtown so it's quiet at…read morenight. The owner was really nice and showed us around. Her staff were very friendly too. Our room was clean and so was our bathroom which is in the room. Couldn't have asked for anything more in a beautiful location!