Skellig Ring
Built in 1873 for the superintendent of the transatlantic telegraph cable between Valentia and Newfoundland, this historic house has a blazing open fire…
Must-see hotels in County Kerry
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Ring of Kerry
On the tree-fringed shores of the Kenmare River with views to the Beara Peninsula, this hotel has been wowing guests (including George Bernard Shaw) since…
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Kenmare
Chic rooms warmed by underfloor heating are individually decorated with bespoke furniture and luxurious fabrics at this contemporary olive-green property…
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Tralee
Strolling distance from town but far enough away to be quiet, Meadowlands is an unexpectedly romantic four-star hotel with stunning vintage-meets-designer…
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Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse
Ring of Kerry
Pampering is the name of the game at this luxurious 10-room guesthouse set above one of the Ring of Kerry's best places to eat. Stylish modern bedrooms…
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Kenmare
This country estate on the shores of Kenmare River, 4.5km west of Kenmare, has 14 sturdy safari-style tents, luxuriously outfitted with plush double beds…
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Mannix Point Camping & Caravan Park
Ring of Kerry
Mortimer Moriarty's award-winning waterfront campsite is one of Ireland's finest, with 42 pitches, an inviting kitchen, a campers' sitting room with peat…
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Dingle Town
Book well ahead to secure a berth at Dingle's top hotel, a haven of country-house quiet and sophistication, yet less than 10 minutes' stroll from the town…
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Dingle Town
From its highly individual decor (including contemporary paintings) to the outstanding views over the estuary from the glass-framed terrace and balconies…
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Skellig Ring
A location at the top of a hill just west of the village means that three of the five bedrooms at this luxurious B&B enjoy fantastic views across the…
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Kenmare
The Marquis of Landsdowne's former summer residence still feels like an aristocrats' playground, with a fine-dining modern Irish restaurant, cocktail bar,…
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County Kerry
Framed by flowers, this low-rise boutique inn next to the golf club has 14 spacious rooms that are thoughtfully appointed (hypo-allergenic pillows, free…
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Ring of Kerry
The castellated towers of the Butler Arms have dominated the north end of the village since 1884, and the hotel has provided accommodation for many famous…
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Gap of Dunloe
Cronin's Yard is the traditional access point for hillwalkers heading for Carrauntoohil. There's a car park (€2), tearoom, showers and toilets, a free…
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Kenmare
Overlooking Kenmare Bay, this 1897 Victorian mansion has every conceivable luxury: an indoor swimming pool, heavenly spa, tennis and croquet courts and…
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Dingle Peninsula
If you're looking for luxury, look elsewhere. These three restored cottages on Great Blasket island have no electricity, no hot running water and…
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Skellig Ring
A narrow, overgrown road leads to this Georgian manor house, built in 1770 for the owner of a linen mill. It has four lovely, antique-furnished guest…
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County Kerry
Overlooking the river, Listowel's principal hotel is a family-run affair in a Georgian building that balances grandeur with country charm, with 42 antique…
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Dingle Peninsula
With a clifftop setting looking out across Smerwick Harbour to the triple peaks of the Three Sisters, the Old Pier enjoys the perfect sunset location…
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Skellig Ring
The Moorings is a friendly local bar and restaurant. It has 16 guest rooms, split between superior sea-view choices and simpler options, decorated in…
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Dingle Town
This brightly refurbished bungalow, set in large gardens 1.5km northwest of town on the road towards Brandon Creek, offers basic but comfortable…
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Kenmare
You'll be hard-pushed to find better value than this central B&B with eight comfy rooms and a lounge/library with free tea and coffee, but the trade-off…
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Ring of Kerry
Just 1.6km southeast of Caherdaniel, this year-round campground has a superb setting right on the rocky waterfront with front-row sunset views. From June…
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Kenmare
Perfectly located in a Georgian townhouse, this hostel is fitted out with quality furnishings and equipment – there's even an Aga cooker in the kitchen –…
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Ring of Kerry
The pick of Waterville's B&Bs is the contemporary Brookhaven House, run by a friendly family. Spick-and-span rooms with views towards either Waterville…
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Dingle Peninsula
Book ahead to bag a simple room or a table in this welcoming village pub, which serves food made using local produce (from 8.30am to 8.30pm), ranging from…
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Dingle Town
Converted from a former guesthouse, this central hostel has inherited private bathrooms in all rooms. Top-notch facilities include two lounges, bike…
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Skellig Ring
Established in the 1830s, this Victorian hotel has been given a modern makeover with 30 bright, uncluttered rooms (some with four-poster beds and many…
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Dingle Town
A Dingle institution, melding old-world elegance, local charm and modern comforts in the quiet bedrooms, lounge, library and (very popular) Mrs Benner's…
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Ring of Kerry
Fantastic views of Kenmare Bay and the Beara Peninsula unfold from this ivy-covered B&B, both from the garden terrace out front and from most of the…
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Dingle Peninsula
Breezy Inch Beach House is all skylights, sea views, light colours and modern fittings. Rooms come with king-size beds; higher-priced rooms directly face…
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Dingle Town
Near the centre of town, this dinky hostel has eight-, three- and two-bed rooms with wooden bunks and private bathrooms (with minimalist sliding doors)…
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Tralee
Right in the town centre, this contemporary hotel offers good-value, stylish accommodation. Family rooms sleep four; there are also interconnecting rooms…
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Kenmare
Set back from the main road just south of the town centre, this flower-fronted B&B has four immaculate rooms, all with private bathroom, and a warm Irish…
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Ring of Kerry
At the western edge of town, this spotless and spacious B&B sports a large terrace and breakfast room, both with views towards sea and hills. The owners…
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Dingle Peninsula
An ideal base for exploring the area, this comfortable, modern five-room guesthouse has a great location overlooking Ventry Bay (rooms 1 and 2 have…
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Ring of Kerry
Simple and sweet, this homely hostel has good-value private rooms, some in a cute stone cottage at the back, a rooftop balcony with great views and a…
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Ring of Kerry
You can sit out on the balcony overlooking the River Laune at this contemporary B&B with 10 spotless spring-toned rooms and hardwood floors. Cots are…
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Dingle Town
Entered via a 19th-century coaching gateway leading into a cobbled courtyard where breakfast is served in fine weather, this airy B&B has five simple…
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Valentia Island Caravan & Camping
Skellig Ring
Set on the southwestern edge of Knightstown, this campsite has good facilities, including a campers' kitchen and games room, and owners who are…
