Featuring a Thai restaurant and tearooms, the Kells Bay House is set on 40 acres of unique gardens with subtropical plants.
David
United Kingdom
When we arrived we were completely overwhelmed by the House and Gardens. Our room was large and had a lovely view of the sea and gardens. The restaurant served Thai food for diner which we both love.
If you like tree ferns and ferns the gardens are spectacular, running up a valley with streams and waterfalls. There are hundreds of tree ferns with areas for children to play.
Overlooking Dingle Bay, midway between Glenbeigh and Cahirciveen, Caitin's is a traditional old-style pub with guest accommodation. Access to the Kerry Way walking route runs alongside Caitin's.
Elena Nikolaeva
Ireland
Right in front of the sea, nice atmosphere in the pub, good breakfast.
Boasting a garden, South Kerry Glamping is situated in Cahersiveen in the Kerry region, 7.4 km from O'Connell Memorial Church and 23 km from Skellig Experience Centre.
Eamonn
Ireland
Comfortable and with good heating that dries out wet walking gear quickly.
Situated in Killarney in the Kerry region, Teach Beag, Gortaforia, Kells, V23 N978 has a balcony and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
Aileen
Ireland
Peaceful and scenic. Maureen a great host. Nothing was a bother to her.
Situated in the heart of Dingle by by pier and marina, the family-owned Dingle Bay Hotel offers free Wi-Fi in certain areas, free parking, a stylish bar, and a restaurant.
Paul
United Kingdom
Great hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Good food in the restaurant with live music. Breakfast was very good. Cooked to order.
Just 200 metres from Dingle Bay, the Dingle Skellig Hotel and Peninsula Spa has a leisure club with childrens pool as well as a 17mtr poolm a restaurant and gym.
Michael
Ireland
Lovely breakfast, very helpful staff, very nice pool. Great location on the seafront but still close to town
In central Dingle, Benners Hotel offers traditional, spacious rooms and Irish cuisine, on the shores of the Dingle peninsula. Benners is a classic hotel with old world charm and ambience.
We came from Fermoy co. Cork to attend the dingle food festival.
While we were a consideration distance from dingle the drive to dingle from Kells was lovely and the accommodation and staff at the accommodation were very accommodating.
Mary
Ireland
10
Scored 10
This is a lovely peaceful spot and the gardens are really...
This is a lovely peaceful spot and the gardens are really special. It’s a little out of the way so you definitely need a car. Everything about the accommodation was top quality. Would definitely recommend the Thai food. There were lots of options for breakfast and portions were generous.
kugelhopf
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
A wonderful location.
A wonderful location. We stayed in the 'garden room' which was amazing. We arrived during a heat wave and I'm presuming it's because it was an old house, but it was our first night sleeping in a cool room. If u arrive during colder weather there is a stove in the room which I presume can be lit. We had dinner and breakfast in the adjacent restaurant and I would rate it as 10 out 10.
Theresa
Ireland
8.0
Scored 8.0
A beautiful little quiet nook on the western end of the Ring...
A beautiful little quiet nook on the western end of the Ring of Kerry. I would love to see the village have a little coffee place or bar/lounge for people to enjoy the lovely setting and views from there.
Bryan Thompson
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Kells was only a stop over on our way to Dingle so my...
Kells was only a stop over on our way to Dingle so my expectations were not up to much. However, I absolutely loved Kells, the scenery when driving towards the bay was fantastic. The bay was beautiful, clean and well maintained. Wish I had time to stay in Kells for a few days, will definitely return. The local pub did good food and live music. Another town worth staying in would be 'Adair,' full of charming thatched cottages ( on route to Dingle).
Lynn
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Could not have been happier with this absolute gem in Kerry,...
Could not have been happier with this absolute gem in Kerry, The staff and owners were so nice and very helpful. The grounds were very well maintained with an element of pure peace, counting down the days on my return!
Victoria was a charming hostess. When we arrived, we had not eaten, and she suggested a delicious Thai restaurant just a few minutes walk from her house. The flora on her property, and throughout the neighborhood, is stunning. We even saw a waterfall on our short stroll. The room was clean and cozy. The bed was very comfortable. In the morning, Victoria served a lovely continental breakfast that included a treat from her pastry-chef sister. We then had a short 30-minute drive to catch our boat to Skellig Michael.
Victoria is a great host. She has so many tips to give on how to get the most out of your stay, plus she bakes delicious cakes! When you arrive, you should take out a pen and paper to note down her advice and recommendations - she'll give you so many. Plus she's a master gardener.Victoria's house was a great base for us to explore the beauty of Kerry. Having Kells Bay beach/harbour just down the road is excellent for a swim. The microclimate is a wonder for anyone interested in flowers and plants.
This is a fun, out-of-the way place to stay. I wanted to visit the gardens, so staying here was a no-brainer. It was also a great way to break up the Ring of Kerry Drive--I left from Kenmare in the morning and drove the ring clockwise, visiting sites and hillwalking along the way. It was nice to be able to spend a long day "doing the Ring" and be able to spend the night at Kells Bay, rather than going back to Killarney/Kenmare. The gardens are glorious and the rope bridge is fun to walk across.
Great house, perfect for 2 large families.
Good size garden for kids to play in. Bbq on terrace overlooking bay was fabulous and we got the weather to enjoy it.
Kells bay beach is a great, safe, sandy beach which is excellent to swim on and only 5 mins walk.
Good location to explore Valentia, Skelligs and lots more without spending too much time in the car.
Would happily go back and would recommend the house and area.
Very good continental breakfast, with an added treat of freshly baked apple crumble!
Excellent location. Walking distance to beach and Kells Bay House and Gardens.
Half hour drive to ferry for Valencia Island, perfect!
House surrounded by beautiful garden/nursery, with spectacular mountain scenery.
Excellent advice and recommendations from Victoria about places to see and where to eat.
Great little B&B on the most spectacular location of Ring of Kerry - Kells. The staff (especially Jack) were very helpful in giving us tips on our journey. The room itself was cosy but very clean, constant supply of hot water, heating was on and bed was comfortable enough. It's a great spot to stop for the night get dinner and a drink and head to Valentia island the next day from Kells.
The location was absolutely incredible. We took a walk down to the beach through what I can best describe as a rainforest -- I didn't know Ireland terrain could look like that. Gorgeous waterfall along the way, sweet little beach area with a concession stand and ice cream.....totally wonderful. Victoria's House was a garden itself, and Victoria was a lovely attentive hostess.
Everything was spotlessly clean in this beautiful house. At dinner we had only to look out the window to see the waves break on the beach a few hundred yards away. Kells Bay House is quite isolated and you will need a car. The Thai food was very good, as was breakfast, which was plentiful and varied.
Lovely bath and shower.
Food was some of the best we had in the 8 days we were in Ireland. The place is beyond beautiful. Quaint but spacious, immaculately clean, and the setting was gorgeous! The view! The gardens! This is truly a hidden gem and would go back in a heartbeat.
I was Travelling by motorcycle. Parking was in the open but safe. I arrived late in the evening and checked in at the Bar, Staff were friendly. Breakfast was Buffet style and Continental. The view from the Hotel is beautiful.
Ocean views. Good self-service breakfast. Comfortable room. Helpful staff. The bar was no longer serving food for the season when I stayed but they got me food from Kells after my day of walking the Kerry way.
Room is clean
Room is newly painted
Dog friendly (only reason we ended up there)
Great Thai restaurant in the Kells bay house that has rooms to stay in down the road, nearer the beach.
Stunning location with everything you need for a short stay, beautiful gardens, ocean, beach and nice Thai restaurant. The gardens was like being transported into a tropical jungle.
We had a very welcoming greeting from Victoria and she was more than happy to give us advise on what to do around Kells. Covid friendly, comfortable and a lovely breakfast had.
Kells bay is a gorgeous place, the room was beautiful, elegant and comfortable, the grounds and beach are so lovely and it was a really special escape.
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