We are a family run Bed and Breakfast, The Ford. Nestled amongst the Caha Mountains, overlooking the Sheen River and six miles from the well-known heritage town of Kenmare noted for its Award Winning Restaurants, Galleries and Craft shops. The Ford Bed and Breakfast is located on the Beara Way, making it a prime location for keen walkers. Also being ideally situated for touring the unspoiled Beara Peninsula, and the famous Ring of Kerry. Molly Gallivan's Cottage and Traditional Farm is only a five-minute drive away. World famous Garnish Island Gardens in the idyllic village of Glengarriff are only a twenty-minute drive away. The newly opened Bonane Heritage Park is five minutes walk from us. This park contains many ancient sites of archaeological interest, ring forts, stone circles, a famine ruin and standing Stones. It shows that our parish of Bonane was inhabited 6000 years ago. Guided walks can be arranged around the park.
All rooms are non-smoking and tastefully furnished with white cotton bed- sheets, power showers and toilets en-suite with large white towels. Internet enabled Flat Screen HD TVs in all rooms allow you to connect with Facebook or Skype direct from your TV. All rooms have free cable internet and Wi-Fi available. A private lounge is available at all times. Enjoy a cup of coffee and browse through our travel books while you plan for the day. Before you set off choose from options including a lovely home cooked breakfast or our selection of local farmhouse cheese.
Forgefield House B&B is a spacious five bedroom Dormer house with all the latest amenities surrounded by some of the most stunning scenic views in the area. All our rooms are of a high standard of furnishing with individuality designed for personal comfort. Each room is equipped with spring water, hospitality tray, hairdryer and bedroom slippers. Other facilities are cot, high chair, iron, dry room ideal for golfers or walkers and private parking. Breakfast is taken in our sun room overlooking the Roughty River.
Guests say Willow Lodge, a purpose built B&B, is "ideally situated" - being but two minutes walk from Kenmare's pubs, music and fine restaurants yet away from its traffic and street noise. Park free in our grounds and relax - no driving in from outside town and no catching taxis back! A great base from which to tour, play golf, shop, cycle, horse ride and walk. All rooms with en suite bathrooms with TV, hairdryer and free WiFi available throughout.
Lissyclearing Thatched Cottage has been beautifully hancrafted throughout and provides four en suite guest bedrooms in an idyllic countryside setting. Each room has been lovingly designed by the owners. They are well appointed and individually decorated with every modern comfort in mind. En suite bathrooms are modern and bright and have electric power showers. Situated just 3km from the lively town of Kenmare, it is an ideal base for touring the Ring of Kerry, Ring of Beara and Dingle Penninsula.
Birchwood is an Irish family owned and operated B&B. Opened in 1991 Mary and Tom Mac Donnell have established a reputation as caring hosts offering excellent accommodation and food at reasonable rates. Birchwood is set on 1.5 acres of gardens in a tranquil rural location just outside the village of Kilgarvan with a south facing aspect overlooking a Birch Tree Forest and wonderful natural scenery. It is both Irish Tourist Board registered and carries 4 star rating from the AA. With 5 large comfortable and attractively decorated bedrooms including double, twin and family rooms it caters for a wide range of guests. Both the dining room and lounge face onto the gardens for your added enjoyment. Birchwood's many return guests can vouch for the most wonderful breakfast menu which caters for the most discerning palate and is served with fruits and juices of all kinds together with home made breads and preserves.
Hallissey's is located right in the centre of the Kemare town within walking distance of all the restaurants, pubs, gift shops, art galleries and the weekly market. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, a hospitality tray, TV, Free Wifi and hairdryer. The owner Mrs Hallisseys, has a good knowledge of the area and will recommend places to visit and things to do.