Killowen Cottages, Kenmare, Ireland
#13 of 29 B&Bs and Inns in Kenmare
Guests' ChoiceBased on 191 B&B reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 May 2024
Aime
IrelandReally nice and clean room in a lovely b&b. Owner was so welcoming and friendly and provided us with a gorgeous breakfast in the morning. Such a reasonable price for the service too, which is rare to find these days.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Alina
AustraliaSuch a wonderful place the stay! Patricia is incredibly welcoming, rooms are lovely, breakfast is delicious. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Martina
IrelandN/A
The room was very comfortable and spotless clean. The host Patricia was so welcoming and breakfast was very nice. So much to choose from.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Vicki
United StatesThe hostess was wonderful and always very attentive to our needs! We loved the town and would stay there again if we travel to Ireland again. Her breakfasts were excellent too!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Marilyn
United KingdomNothing
We were welcome by our host with a friendly smile and the offer of a cup of tea. The property was a lovely spacious house, with good size en-suite bedrooms, the breakfast was excellent, everything you could wish for and cooked to order. We really enjoyed our stay at The White House which was within walking distance of the town with many nice restaurants and pubs many with live music.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Natalie
AustraliaNothing bad to say at all!
We absolutely loved our stay with Patricia! Beautiful house with newly renovated rooms and very comfortable beds. Patricia was such a wonderful welcoming host. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. Just a short, easy walk out of the town centre. And kenmare itself is a beautiful little town.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Diane
United StatesIt's an easy walk into town. Patricia, the owner, is wonderful and will make sure your stay is exceptional. The room was clean and comfortable, and breakfast was very good. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Sean
United KingdomHonestly there was nothing we didn’t like. Maybe a full length mirror in bedroom would be nice but that feels picky. There is no tea/coffee in the room but as we had free access to the kitchen that wasn’t really a problem for us
A very friendly welcome, Patricia was so helpful and suggestions about places to visit really enhanced our experience of the area. Our room with a view was beautiful and our breakfast was excellent. We would definitely recommend
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Jef
BelgiumVery nice host and very clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Tom
United KingdomVery clean, easily accessible
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Blaine
CanadaIt can be a bit tricky exiting to the road with the car but that is just how it is on Irish roads. It gets easier with practice though.
The hostess, Patricia, is a delight. She is totally focused on the guest satisfaction aspect and is energetic and friendly/helpful. The breakfasts were personalized and delicious. It is a 10 minute walk to Kenmare downtown and restaurants. The home is updated to modern standards yet maintains it's charm. Parking was easy for us. After a month on the road this was a top level experience.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Shane1967
IrelandReally well looked after. Always attentive and happy to put up with my curious dog.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Cecilia
IrelandVery comfortable, clean, delicious breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Guido
ItalyYou can fell Patricia’s passion and warmth from the very first steps into her house. She welcomed and cared about us splendidly, working restlessly to ensure us a nice stay. Rooms are clean, well mantained and very comfortable and breakfast is lovely. The location is little more than 10 minutes by walk from Kenmare center, where you can enjoy traditional food and live music. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Tim
New ZealandSuggestion. The ability to make tea or coffee after hours would be great
Very good breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Sweeney
IrelandGreat location.. host was very nice . Breakfast was good
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Ann
AustraliaFriendly clean convenient, comfortable
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Nicole
ItalyNothing
Everything was perfect in this hotel. The bed, the huge breakfast, attention, views, close to the town. The best experience in Ireland. I totally recomend this place and I will stay here again.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Mary
IrelandGreat location, just a short stroll into town.Spotlessly clean, bright spacious and quiet room, lovely little ensuite bathroom with anazing shower and host Patricia is lovely. Fantastic breakfast too.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Rose
South AfricaI would prefer a kettle and coffee/tea supplies in the room iso going to the communal kitchen
Breakfast was good Friendly hostess who helped us with some travelling tips
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Robert
United KingdomHad an amazing time visiting Ireland for a week, spent 6 nights at the White House B&B - Patricia was an amazing host! So attentive and accommodating, and always offering ideas and advice on the area! Breakfast choice between full Irish or pancakes was brilliant! Room plenty big, very comfy bed! Would love to stay here again if visiting the area! Felt very well looked after, lots of amenities and guests very friendly! Plenty of options for eating out in Kenmare too, never had an issue not booking a table.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Paul
FranceThe White House was easily located and adequate parking available. Internally very clean & tidy & the host was a delight, most friendly, helpful and kind. This made a big difference to our stay. Breakfast was excellent and generous.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Fiona
IrelandEverything was fine
There was huge choice for breakfast, all freshly cooked. The White House is situated on a lovely road, wooded and lined by gorgeous gardens. It is a pleasure to walk there although it is a good 10 minutes walk from Kenmare
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Hervé
IrelandPerfect location to do the ring of Kerry, the place itself is neat and tidy, clean and very comfortable. The bedroom came with extra pillows which we really liked, as well as hangers in the wardrobe and ample space for our stuff. We were in a room with an ensuite bathroom and all was simply perfect. The hostess was extremely kind and very flexible and when we asked if we could arrive later because our friends flight got delayed, she kindly instructed us how to check in later. There is an ample list of dishes that she prepares including pancakes and all the food was delicious!
Stayed in July 2023
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