Stayed in Kinsale in 2008 at the Old Ban House (it was OK but not great). Taking our two sons to Ireland (age 31 and 28) and looking for a better place to stay in Kinsale. Suggestions?
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Atlanta, Ga, USA
2023 posts
We liked the Old Presbytery located near the castle. Good parking in the back walled area.
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Salem, Oregon, USA
2724 posts
I stayed at Friar's Lodge with a RS tour group. http://friars-lodge.com/ Great breakfast and staff.
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Seattle, WA, USA
530 posts
If it's a true "hotel" you want, try the Carlton. We stayed there in 2007 right after it opened and it was great. Watch for deals - we paid far less than our travelling companions who didn't follow our alert to a special the Carlton was running.
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Vernon, Canada
32351 posts
John, I'd also recommend The Friar's Lodge (I was also there with a RS tour group). Cheers!
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Sheboygan, Wisc., USA
934 posts
We stayed at the OldeBakery and liked it very much.B&B host was was friendly and very helpful.Also J.Edwards Restaurant was outstanding.Its in Steves book and B&B host suggested it.
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Lakewood
67 posts
We Stayed at the Carlton in November.... It was nice and there is a shuttle that takes you into town at night and will pick you up as well. That being said, if we were to go back again, we would probably do a B&B... there are some really nice ones near Charles Fort where the views are magnificant. We traveled Ireland for 2 and one half weeks going from Dublin to cong with stops in Kinsale, Kilarney and mayo and Kinsale was our favorite.
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Indianapolis
291 posts
Last summer I stayed at the Cloisters B&B. The owners were very, very sweet. They were so helpful and had many great suggestions for sites and restaurants. The breakfast was great, too.
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Santa Cruz
186 posts
Another vote for the comfortable Old Presbytery where we enjoyed staying last May. A very short walk to restaurants and fun pubs in the evenings.