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About this property

Historic Setting: The Anvil Bar B&B in Castlemaine offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include free WiFi, streaming services, and soundproofing. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Irish cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English/Irish, and vegetarian dishes. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking, cycling, diving, and snorkeling. The property is 9.9 mi from Kerry Airport and near attractions such as Siamsa Tire Theater and Kerry County Museum.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United States United States
    Rooms, above a Pub...my favorite. We were "out Hiking" most of the day, Killarney NP as well. Comfortable place to return to. Hot shower, good dinner menu and tasty well prepared breakfast. Pretty quiet based on other places we've stayed and...
  • Gretchen
    United States United States
    We liked talking with the owners and staff, our room was comfy and clean, good food, good location, interesting blacksmith history.
  • Thomas
    United States United States
    Room, food & staff were all exceptional!! Definitely do recommend!!
  • Elisabeth
    United States United States
    I very much enjoyed my stay at the Anvil! The staff were lovely and the accommodations were just what I needed. Breakfast was fab. Would highly recommend to anyone exploring the Dingle Peninsula and Killarney area.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    Quiet local pub. Exactly what we were looking for as an Irish experience. Liz was a mine of information about the dingle peninsula. Very friendly and helpful
  • Laura
    United States United States
    Friendly, clean, and good location. Niamh was warm friendly and helpful.
  • Deidra
    United States United States
    Great overnight stay. Clean room. Liz is delightful!
  • Margaret
    United States United States
    Excellent stay! Excellent food! Beautiful room! The Owner was very nice and helpful.
  • William
    United States United States
    Helpful staff. Clean facilities. Restaurant and bar on ground floor.
  • Mitchell
    United States United States
    Wonderful friendly staff, comfortable bed and good heating, excellent breakfasts.

Hosted by Stephen O Connor

9.2
Host Review Score
Stephen O Connor
The Anvil – B&B Accommodation, Restaurant & Bar is a family run business, famed for its warm welcome and friendly Irish hospitality. Located in the village of Boolteens on the Wild Atlantic Way (near Castlemaine – birthplace of ‘The Wild Colonial Boy’) and nestled between the Slieve Mish Mountains and the Dingle Peninsula in an area renowned for its rugged beauty and unforgettable scenery. It is an ideal base for exploring the Kerry sights such as the Dingle Peninsula, Killarney National Park, The Ring of Kerry or to just take a stroll on nearby Inch Beach. We offer Daily Bus Tours with our own Failte Ireland approved Tour Guide, On our 16 seater Bus we will show you the real Hidden Gems of Kerry, aswell as Golf outings, Airport Collections ect. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any queries you may have regarding our Bar, Restaurant, B&B, Bus Hire, walking routes or the ‘ideal’ fishing spot. Make our home your home – away from home. We look forward to meeting you soon.
After a day of touring hiking or recreation in the beautiful surroundings of the Dingle peninsula, relax in our cosy pub with real fires and enjoy the banter or sing a long with locals and visitors alike. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any queries you may have regarding golf clubs, walking routes or the ‘ideal’ fishing spot. Make our home your home – away from home. We look forward to meeting you soon.
It is an ideal base for exploring the Kerry sights such as the Dingle Peninsula, Killarney National Park, The Ring of Kerry or to just take a stroll on nearby Inch Beach which provides a safe swimming area and is also popular with windsurfers and horseback riders.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Anvil Bar & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Anvil Bar B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, breakfast is served from 09:00 until 10:30.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.