Kells Bay House and Gardens

Kells Bay, Kells, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>704</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
704 reviews

It had everything - great room, restaurant, gardens, beach.

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Kells Bay House and Gardens

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Featuring a Thai restaurant and tearooms, the Kells Bay House is set on 40 acres of unique gardens with subtropical plants. Overlooking Dingle Bay, the Palm Gardens offer direct access to a Blue Flag beach. With views of Palm Gardens and the mountains across Kells Bay, the rooms have ironing facilities, and either an en suite or private external bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. In the mornings, the Kells Bay House serves full Irish breakfast. Guests can also enjoy Thai cuisine from the ‘Sala Thai’ restaurant, with views over Dingle Bay. During the day, the onsite Tea Room offers scones and sandwiches. The Kells Bay House and Gardens is ideally situated along the popular Ring of Kerry. The Macgillycuddy’s Reeks are just 30 km away. Kells Bay guests can enjoy a 200-metre walk through Palm Gardens, to the Blue Flag Kells Beach. Guests can also take boat trips to the Skellig and Valentia Islands. Free parking is available at the Kells Bay House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Kells
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It had everything - great room, restaurant, gardens, beach.”
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    “Dinner and breakfast were excellent. We loved every minute of our stay. Looking forward for a return visit, and hope to bring friends next time. The gardens were out of this world!”
  • Philip
    Ireland Ireland
    “Loved everything about the house. The tranquility was exceptional and it was like stepping back in time. Our room was very spacious and the bed was so soft and comfortable.”

Host Information

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score
If you enjoy waking to the natural sounds of mountain streams, birdsong, wind in the trees and the sea in its many guises you should stay here. Stay in one of our 4 large double or twin rooms in the main house or in one of our three very large luxury suites that we have available for our Guests. The Suites are situated to the side of Kells Bay House, they are adjacent to the Primeval Forest and Walled Garden and afford intimate access to the wonders of the gardens. The individual suites have been sensitively refurbished to offer luxury accommodation to visitors. Two of the suites have magnificent views of the bay, gardens and surrounding mountains, however this is one part of the Ring of Kerry where the scenery of the immediate environment outdoes the bigger view! The suites have discrete entrances to afford maximum privacy to guests. There is direct access to the Blue Flag beach, via a 200m walk through the Palm & Succulent Garden (for our Guests only).
Together Billy and Penn have more than 50 years experience in the hospitality industry. Penn was a chef in some of Dublin's best restaurants before the opening of Sala Thai at Kells Bay House in 2013. Her Kerry style Thai hospitality and her wonderful food has firmly established Sala Thai and Kells Bay House as favourites among visitors and locals. Billy has collected ferns and exotic plants since boyhood. He has exhibited his collection in Ireland, France and the UK. Most recently at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2018 where he was awarded a Silver-Gilt medal for his fern display. He has travelled the globe on plant expeditions to study ferns and flora in their native habitats. Since becoming the custodian of Kells Bay he has broadened the plant collection and further encouraged the naturalisation of introduced species. The front gate waterfall that greets our guest upon arrival, the giant Chilean wine palm, Jubaea chilensis to the front of the House and the most recent addition The SkyWalk rope-bridge are some of the features introduced by Billy for our Guests to discover and enjoy during their stay with us. Our Guests have free access to the Gardens throughout their stay.
Kells Bay House is an old hunting lodge, first built in 1838, surrounded by gardens, mountains, rivers and extends down to the beachfront.The gardens also have Ireland's longest rope-bridge, The SkyWalk. If you enjoy waking to the natural sounds of mountain streams, birdsong, wind in the trees and the sea in its many guises you should stay here.
Languages spoken: English,Portuguese,Thai

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Sala Thai Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Thai
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Conservatory Café
    • Cuisine
      Thai • European
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Kells Bay House and Gardens
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Room service
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Portuguese
    • Thai

    House rules

    Kells Bay House and Gardens takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 6 years are welcome.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Kells Bay House and Gardens accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    FAQs about Kells Bay House and Gardens

    • Yes, Kells Bay House and Gardens is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Kells Bay House and Gardens has 2 restaurants:

      • Sala Thai Restaurant
      • The Conservatory Café

    • Room options at Kells Bay House and Gardens include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Suite

    • Kells Bay House and Gardens is 600 yards from the centre of Kells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Kells Bay House and Gardens can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • À la carte

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Kells Bay House and Gardens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Kells Bay House and Gardens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Kells Bay House and Gardens offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Beach
      • Private beach area
      • Water sport facilities on site

    • Check-in at Kells Bay House and Gardens is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.