The Old School House B&B

The Old School House B&B Bed and Breakfast in County Kerry

About this bed and breakfast

Nestled in County Kerry, this lovely bed and breakfast for $96 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. In picturesque Ballinskelligs, the 19th-century Old School House B&B is nestled between sandy beaches and stunning mountains on the Wild Atlantic Way. This guest house serves home cooked breakfasts, which are prepared using fresh, local ingredients.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of County Kerry

Nearby attractions

Killarney National Park

31.13 miles

Torc Waterfall

33.07 miles

Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium

19.38 miles

Wishing Bridge

28.57 miles

The Old School House B&B

4.1

Excellent(223 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in County Kerry

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of County Kerry

Nearby attractions

Killarney National Park

31.13 miles

Torc Waterfall

33.07 miles

Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium

19.38 miles

Wishing Bridge

28.57 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(223 Reviews)

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8.0

Aug 2023

Very good

Loved Dominic the proprietor his knowledge of the building in times past is amazing. He is a historian, comedian, magician and all in all a genuinely nice person. Most comfortable beds ever! 😴

🤔 In a nut shell nothing! 💕

10.0

Aug 2023

Awesome Gem outside 1hr out of Killarney

Hospitality! This place was absolutely amazing the staff was so friendly and v welcoming to my family of 5. Breakfast was amazing, and the room was spacious. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Kerry or Skeligs.

Like it all!

10.0

Jul 2023

Warm, cosy, welcoming.

The Old Schoolhouse is a wonderful place. Dominick is so welcoming and knowledgeable about the locality. He allowed guests bring take away food back to eat it for their dinner. The vibe is very cool, almost like a hostel. I will definitely like to stay here again.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

every thing was lovely, from owners and staff who were so gracious and kind, as well as accommodating, to the delicious breakfast. our room was exactly what we needed and was very comfortable. Got to learn the history of the space and the area. wished we had more time to spend !

there was not a thing not to like!

7.0

Jul 2023

Good

The bathroom

6.0

Jul 2023

Served its purpose for one night.

Location on the Ring of Kerry for us was good in respect of travelling half way round, but to get to somewhere to get an evening meal was some distance away. The breakfast was good and tasty, I had an Irish breakfast and my wife had the pancakes and fruit which were very good. The beds were comfortable which for us is important. The host Dom was friendly and was a good host.

Our room was not as clean as I would have liked especially in the bathroom. The wardrobe needs the top repairing and the hairdryer looked so old and glowed red when used so I think it needs replacing. The whole place really needs bringing up to date.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

The owner was really amazing and kind. The breakfast was great too. Rooms were clean with comfortable beds.

Nothing

10.0

Oct 2022

A Mind-blowing View

ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! This is the kind of location we dream of. The dining room overlooks green hills, goats, and ducks that will dance if we offer it food—a mindblowing view. The staff was super accommodating to our late check-in. I had issues in the past with Booking.com where we arrived a few minutes after the check-in time and were met with an aggressive manager kicking my elderly father out of the property. This was the complete opposite. I messaged them saying we would be late and almost immediately they eased my anxiety by letting me know it was all good. On top of that, the day we arrive there was a storm leading to poor visibility and GPS took us to the middle of a field. Do not rely on navigation only to locate this property. Had it been during the day and if we looked for signs, there was a sign to the B&B before hitting the locating the GPS took us. We got lost, knocked on someone else's house (we thought that was the B&B) and a sweet gentleman drove us to the B&B (it was down the street). Besides being met with the warmth of the neighbor, the owners, Dominick and Lilian excel in customer service. Dominick is HILARIOUS from the moment we stepped onto the property to the hug before we left, he made jokes that were so perfect I have a feeling he has the gift of eloquence; and Lilian was so courteous asking us what we would like and needed. Hands down, best breakfast we had in all the 8 days we were in Ireland. The B&B is gorgeous but what made this stay even more special was the way the staff treated us. I would dare to say they treated us with love.

Broke my heart that we spent not enough time there. One night is not enough. I have to go back to fully enjoy this magical place and people.

9.0

Sep 2022

We loved our hosts!

Lillian and Dominic made our stay special. They are warm and charming! We connected with them immediately. They have chickens and offer fresh eggs for breakfast. And, they recommended sites in the area - the local beach, the Skelligs Ring and Valentia island.

8.0

Aug 2022

Homely, warm and welcoming with unique experience of live guitar playing and fun magic tricks!

Extremely welcoming and homely. My kids loved the magic tricks, ducks in the garden, along with delicious pancakes for breakfast and we were very impressed with the guitar playing in the morning!

Water for showers was cooler then hoped.

10.0

Aug 2022

Wonderful place to stay, highly recommended!

The hosts were amazing, so friendly, helpful and entertaining! The place was a real home from home. The breakfast was delicious too.

10.0

Aug 2022

Wonderful hosts and a great place to sit back and relax

beautiful location, picturesque house

10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

The host were extremely nice and friendly

Nothing. Everything and everyone was amazing and made the experience worth it

9.0

Aug 2022

Great!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Old School B&B. A unique Bed and Breakfast with spacious rooms owned by fantastic, energetic, sincere people! And the children loved the 'magician of the house'. Great stay, great vibes! Thank you!!

9.0

Jul 2022

Superb

The full irish breakfast was amazing, made even more enjoyable listening to the stories of the delightful owners.

10.0

Jul 2022

warm homely welcome in a beautiful location

the history, the warm welcome and the fabulous food!

nothing, loved the chats with Lillian and Dominic. kids loved exploring the gardens and beds were super comfy

7.0

Jul 2022

pleasant

very friendly staff

10.0

Jun 2022

I would stay there again.

The couple running the b&b were awesome. Very knowledgeable about the area and entertaining.

10.0

Jun 2022

we had a fabulous stay,nothing was a problem to our hosts,the wereso child friendly.

loved the old style Decor and charm of the house.

nothing I didn’t love

10.0

Jun 2022

Exceptional

Excellent hospitality, loads of character, great breakfasts and joyful music. Close to all the sights of West Kerry. Unreservedly recommended!

7.0

May 2022

Good

Good breakfast, great location, fabulous hosts

Could do with a little updating

9.0

May 2022

Very good moment

The staff is very friendly and very welcoming The breakfast is very good and plentiful

There is no shutter for the night

10.0

May 2022

Awesome hosts. Fabulous corner of the world. Not to be missed.

The entire set up. Furnishings, eclectic, hosts were welcoming, friendly, tips on best places to visit from sightseeing to restaurants.

Can't think of a single thing.

8.0

May 2022

A pleasant B&B, with excellent breakfast options, close to wonderful and picturesque scenery.

Location was great, only a short drive away (approx. 15 mins) from Waterville and Cahersiveen, and a great location to explore the Kerry coast, Skellig islands, Valentia Island, etc. The B&B itself is a charming refurbished school house, and we found the bedroom to be spacious and clean, with comfortable beds. Our hosts were very friendly and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious (and made to order), served in the very pleasant guest lounge. Overall we enjoyed our 2-night stay there. Thank you!

The room was a little cold on arrival, however heaters were provided and it wasn't an issue at all after that, once the room warmed up. The bathroom's plumbing felt a little old, but that is to be expected in an older building. We couldn't quite figure out how to use the TV in the room (even after explanation from our helpful host Dominick) but we didn't really mind as we were busy sightseeing.

10.0

May 2022

Super location

Beautiful refurbished building, with a very nice room!

8.0

May 2022

friendly hosts pleasant surroundings

nice character

10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

Pancakes were delicious ☺️ The hosts really friendly and helpful.

10.0

Sep 2021

Exceptional

Lovely place to stay. Such amazing hospitality very cosy. Had a lovely time. Thank you

10.0

Sep 2021

Exceptional

Great hosts and the most entertaining breakfast!!

10.0

Sep 2021

Exceptional

Very comfortable and clean. The hosts are wonderful people and made us feel at right at home in their lovely Old School House BnB. Beautiful fresh cut flowers from their garden, honey from their bees at breakfast and refreshingly chilled water in our room when we arrived. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here.

10.0

Sep 2021

Ducks!

Loved the aforementioned ducks The breakfast was great. Lillians pancakes 🥞 stood out, and delicious honey from her own bees. Chatted with Dominick and Lillian like old friends...

8.0

Jul 2021

Really enjoyed our stay, very homely

Very nice breakfast and generally very good hospitality. Also a nice garden for sitting out on summer evenings

No towels of rubbish bin in the room

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in County Kerry?

The average price for a rental in County Kerry is $133 per night. This rental is $37 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Old School House B&B. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Old School House B&B pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Old School House B&B?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony / patio.

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The Old School House B&B

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of County Kerry

Nearby attractions

The Old School House B&B

Bed and Breakfast in County Kerry

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of County Kerry

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in County Kerry?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Old School House B&B pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Old School House B&B?

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