Has anyone stayed at the Captain House BnB lately? It looks beautiful and the description is great in the Rick Steve's 2010 book but some of the Trip Advisor reviews indicate that it has changed and is no longer run as a bnb with garden access etc. Any first hand experience or comment?
Posted by
Philadelphia
655 posts
Betsy...... You're right. None of the listings seem to be current. Why hot email the owner (by name) and check.
Alternately consider: Heaton's and the Castlewood House. Both are on the edge of Dingle within walking distance.
Posted by
San Francisco, CA
180 posts
We were in Dingle last year, and it didn't look to be open as an inn-- but I agree, it wouldn't hurt to email the owner and check. We stayed at a WONDERFUL b&b in Dingle, Emlaugh Lodge-- I highly encourage you to check it out. Very clean, modern, fantastic breakfasts and walking distance to town. it took us about...10 minutes or less to get into the heart of dingle from the B&B and there is a lovely private walk along the water, or at night, you can walk on the street. We really enjoyed our stay there!
Posted by
Wilmington, DE, USA
712 posts
Heaton's and http://www.greenmounthouse.ie/breakfast.html both look interesting. I did not see the place we stayed listed anymore.
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10601 posts
We liked the Milestone House. It is just outside of Dingle Town. If you don't have a car, and I recommend you do, you could walk into town in about 10 minutes. Michael & Barbara provide a detailed hand drawn map of both the town and peninsula, with suggestions of the best places to go. They also serve the best breakfast I have ever had at a B&B. We had a lovely view of the water from our room (room 1?).
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32352 posts
Betsy,
You might also have a look at This B&B in Dingle. It's in a fantastic location and easy to walk to town, the rooms are very comfortable and the owners are great.
Happy travels!
Posted by
Adelaide, SA, Australia
977 posts
We are BIG fans of the The Lighthouse B & B in Dingle.
Posted by
Keizer, Oregon, USA
588 posts
I second Ken's link to the Alpine Guesthouse. Nice people, great breakfasts, and wonderful location.
Posted by
Grass Valley, California
506 posts
Betsey, I tried to make a reservation there a couple months ago. We are going to Ireland in three weeks. After four weeks and many emails, they finally responded with a very irritated attitude and offered me a room. I decided to decline and book at another B&B from Rick Steves book. There are so many in that area. It just didn't seem to be the kind of place that my sister in law had told us about. She stayed there five years ago and just loved the place and owners. But definately something has changed.
Posted by
Chapel Hill, NC, United States
65 posts
We stayed at the Milestone House in July 2009 and had a great time there! Lovely home and super friendly hosts!