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Oldchurch House B&B

Killowen, Kenmare, Ireland
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Oldchurch House B&B
Ranked #4 of 55 Kenmare B&B and Inns
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Dingle, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful home and well appointed rooms. Helen McGonigle is a wonderful host, showing interest in our plans & offering helpful information & suggestions that helped us get the greatest benefit from our visit. The awesome double rainbow over the valley, seen through the expansive picture windows in the dining room during breakfast, was very moving. How did she do it?... More

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Laguna Beach, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We spent 2 nights with Helen at the Oldchruch House B&B. When we're back in the area, we'd surely stay again. Helen is really just the perfect B&B hostess and her home is lovely. ROOM: We had the downstairs room at the front. The bed was extremely comfortable with super-soft sheets. Everything was very clean and well-maintained. There are rooms... More

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Sanford, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The Oldchurch House Kenmare is a very nice place to stay. It is about 1km from the center of town and is a nice level walk that takes about 10 minutes. Recommend on a clear night. The B and B is right across from the ruins of an old church which is very nice scenery. Helen and Frank are great... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We spent two nights in the Old Church House over the May bank holiday weekend. I cannot recommend this place highly enough! Our room was modern, clean, spacious and had a large ensuite bathroom. Helen the owner is a fantastic host who offers the highest of Irish hospitality. The area was central to the Ring of Kerry and Helen was... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Helen and frank are very kind. We stayed here for two nights while touring the ring of Kerry. Helen was so nice to fix us afternoon tea each day. My husband especially liked the chocolate covered biscuits. Breakfast was great and we were easily accommodated for an early departure. We walked into town both nights for dinner. It was chilly,... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Though we stopped just for one night here when visiting the Ring of Kerry, we felt definitely at home with Helen and Frank. Big spacious room, well heated( a must as weather was colder than usual for April), with coffee and tea facilities and WIFI. Excellent and filling breakfast and enjoyable chat in the morning. Thank you Helen and Frank... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Helen was so welcoming and made our short stay in Kenmare incredibly enjoyable. The room was quiet, the bed comfortable and the breakfast delicious! Helen made us feel right at home and while the weather was dreadful the night of our stay, the morning was gorgeous and the views from her back porch and breakfast room were incredible. Downtown Kenmare... More

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

After driving for hours in pouring rain we arrived at Oldchurch House. Helen and Frank welcomed us like family rather than just another group of guests. The weather was too cold and wet for a stroll into town so Helen called a taxi for us. We had a great dinner at a place she recommended then walked across the street... More

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Cocoa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Helen and Frank really take care of their guests. they are friendly and informative. their place is very clean and breakfast is grand. very highly recommend old churchouse for anyone who plans on visiting Ireland or the kenmare area. 4 stars. :) this has been our 2nd visit with them and when we return to Ireland this is one place... More

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Upper Coomera, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Stayed one night with Helen and Frank, wish it was longer. They are wonderfully warm people who make you feel right at home. The room was great, and would I highly recommend it to anyone who is visiting Kenmare, or travelling The Ring of Kerry. By the time we left we felt like we had made a friend. I would... More

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Address: Killowen, Kenmare, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Munster > County Kerry > Kenmare
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Ranked #4 of 55 B&Bs / Inns in Kenmare

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