We arrived around 4 pm after selecting the Sea Gull from Rick Steve's book and the B&B lodgings list accepting prepaid vouchers. No one was home but the gentleman at the Desmond Castle next door told us to find Mary at the Tap Tavern down the hill. Off we went with another couple who was also looking for a room... more

We stayed with Mary in April. It was our first stop after arriving in Ireland. The town of Kinsale was a little confusing for me as we arrived at night. All the twisty roads and hills got my mother and I all turned around. Once we found our way things were excellent. Our room was nice and breakfast was wonderful!... more

used B&B vouchers to book 2 night stay at Seagull House. Met Mary at Tap Tavern (great place) We informed them that we would be arriving after 7:30 pm. We arrived at 8:15 and our room for the second night had already been given away. The place was clean and tidy, but small and very cold. There were plenty of... more

If you want to experience the real Ireland, before it is gone forever..the Seagull is the place. My brother-in-law and I met Mary at the Tap Tavern, her quaint pub on the corner below the B&B, she greeted us with a cheery 'Hello Darlings' and showed us to our rooms, inviting us to return to the bar for a 'drop',... more

This is a lovely Guest House in a perfect location, minutes walk from everything Kinsale has to offer. One main problem the place is freezing...........I don't consider it very comfortable to eat breakfast in coats, no warm cosy fire is lit anywhere in the house and the only heating in the bedrooms, a small wall electric heater. On our first... more

I stayed here for 2 nights. The room was clean and charming. Excellent location and walkable everywhere in Kinsale. Very good breakfast. Good value, but cash only. more

We arrived at Seagull around 11:00 pm and after a little difficulty the cabbie found it in the pouring rain. We knocked, rang then pounded for a while before another guest opened the door. He said Mary was at the tavern at the bottom of the hill (she works there). Mary walked back with my husband and let us in.... more