Brookhaven House

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 Golf Links or Ballinskelligs Bay have comfy beds; there's a sunny breakfast room with a view of distant hills.


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