Harbour House

Dingle Peninsula


Overlooking the Maharees Islands, this guesthouse is used mainly by scuba divers taking advantage of its on-site dive outfit Waterworld (instruction takes place in its swimming pool). The 16 rooms are without TV or wi-fi, but there's both in the communal lounge. Its restaurant serves lunch and dinner from April to October (mains €9.50 to €17).


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