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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

We enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Casey's. The setting of the restaurant with magnificent views of…read morethe bay and mountains in the distance is just stunning. Our servers were very friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely superb. The fish tasting starter with 6 different fish to sample was excellent. The black sole on bone was among the best fish dishes I've enjoyed. The other entree-brill and swordfish was very good. The grill was lightly fried and tasty, the swordfish was cooked enough but not dry. The vegetables and potatoes that accompanied the fish were well prepared and tasty. We didn't have room for dessert. I ordered the microbrewery flight and received 4 to try. The lighter beers were better in my opinion, though I usually prefer dark beer or stout. There are other highly rated restaurants in Baltimore, we didn't try any of those. In my opinion, you will likely be very satisfied at Casey's.

We had a wonderful overnight stay at this family run bed-and-breakfast/Hotel on the outskirts of…read moreBaltimore West Cork. it has several rooms, a public house and a restaurant with live Irish music playing nightly. What a gem of a spot. The staff were super friendly and helpful. In fact, they could not do enough for us. Even though they are on the outskirts of town, it's an easy 10 minute walk or less to the pubs and restaurants in Baltimore. They also have tons of information and flyers regarding various things to do in the area. Lots of trails & water activities. Casey's is a great spot & I will definitely stay here again should I be in West Cork.

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.

The lodge stayed open for us even when we arrived late in the day. There is an abundance of beds…read morewhich are very comfortable. Each room came with a TV, bookshelves filled with interesting books, a coffee and tea maker and a full bathroom in each room. The only complaint is how little shampoo and conditioner is provided along with how tiny the shower is. I understand that in order to have a bathroom in each room, things just be small but as a 5'4" woman, I could barely fit under the shower head and could only turn very slightly. Good luck trying to bend down. The owners were very nice and accommodating and served breakfast when we arranged. Carol made us breakfast and gave us a wide selection of options. I definitely suggest having the authentic Irish breakfast. Delicious... and make sure you try her homemade soda bread! She was kind enough to give us the recipe! Kind of out of the way and off the beaten trail, especially if you're looking to go to Cork but definitely worth the stay for the price and the sentiment! Wonderful stay!