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    3.0 (1 review)

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    Pax House

    Pax House

    5.0(27 reviews)
    1.8 km

    I can't believe I never reviewed this place. Well...let's change that!…read more Me and my husband traveled southern Ireland over the course of 10 days for our one-year anniversary. Even though this was 5 years ago, we still reminisce on our absolutely remarkable stay at Pax House. It is now the standard by which I judge all hotels/inns/bed and breakfasts that I visit on my travels. On this particular vacation, we stayed in B&Bs, a swanky hotel or two, and even a castle, yet Pax House was hands-down our favorite place. John knows hospitality and Pax House felt like staying at a friend's home. Breakfasts were delicious, the decor is fabulous, and the views of Dingle Bay are breathtaking. John was readily available to offer suggestions regarding the nearby scenic drives around the peninsula or which local pubs offered the best food. I remember one night there was an issue with our television. John came by to try to fix it, but it still wasn't doing what we wanted. Several minutes later there was a knock on our door. We opened it to find John holding two glasses of Bailey's and offering more apologies. These days, when we talk about going back to Europe we're always trying to figure out a way to work in a couple of nights at Pax House. We will be back one day. Until then, we will continue to think back fondly on our time here.

    Maybe my favorite accommodation of all time! Guest Pax House was a dream start to finish. The rooms…read morewere so comfortable, the bathroom was luxurious and the view out onto the pasture and water was divine. The roaming cows and sheep were so fun to watch during the day. The breakfast at Pax House was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had! The scones and yogurt were so fresh and the entree was delicious. They use fresh produce and eggs from their homestead and you can tell the difference. The location was just a quick 15 minute walk into town and they provide you with bright safety vests as you're walking on a narrow road with no shoulder or sidewalk for about 5 minutes of the walk. John and company are so lovely and helpful. I think about this place all the time and how I can't wait to go back. It was so relaxing and rejuvenating and no detail was left out.

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    Pax House - The view

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    Milltown House - 2 Members of CUAS Performing in the Sun Room.

    Milltown House

    4.8(8 reviews)
    0.5 km

    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."

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    Milltown House - Francis Brennan, Irish TV star and Hotel-Guru with Stephen McPhilemy, co-owner of Milltown House, and his loyal Irish Wolfhound 'Seamus'

    Francis Brennan, Irish TV star and Hotel-Guru with Stephen McPhilemy, co-owner of Milltown House, and his loyal Irish Wolfhound 'Seamus'

    Milltown House - The cosy bar at Milltown House, Dingle

    The cosy bar at Milltown House, Dingle

    Milltown House - The view of Dingle Harbour from Milltown House

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    The view of Dingle Harbour from Milltown House

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