Kells Bay House and Gardens

Kells Bay, Kells, Ireland
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Kells Bay House and Gardens

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Scored 9
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
828 reviews
  • Houses
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Parking on site
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

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 located along the popular Ring of Kerry. The Macgillycuddy’s Reeks are just 19 mi away. Kells Bay guests can enjoy a 200-yard 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
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1 king bed
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Kells

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A stunning home with a warm welcome from the owners Penn and Billy. The location couldn't be better and we loved exploring the gardens - a true paradise.”
  • Caitlin
    Canada Canada
    “We loved everything about this property, it was so dreamy and the staff made our visit exceptional with their hospitality. Access to the gardens and beach were fun and convenient as well as the central location on Ring of Kerry to do site seeing....”
  • Marian
    Canada Canada
    “The property is quiet and so secluded. It overlooks the ocean and is surrounded by absolutely beautiful gardens and waterfalls. The dining service was amazing. The thai food dinner was fabulous. The breakfast was excellent, and kudos to the...”
  • Peter
    United States United States
    “Good value off the beaten path. Old house has been outfitted with modern comforts. Stayed in Preece room which was large, with comfortable king bed and en-suite bath. Gardens and general vibe a bit quirky in a good way. Staff very friendly.”
  • Terry
    United States United States
    “The property was very nice. A little worn but clean. Absolutely loved the gardens.”
  • Dawn
    United States United States
    “The location was wonderful. And the room was very large and spacious.”
  • Theresa
    United States United States
    “This is a wonderful place to stay. Comfortable rooms, excellent Thai food, great breakfast, and beautiful gardens. I would stay here again. Highly recommend Kells Bay House and Garden.”
  • April
    United States United States
    “The location, the gardens and the ocean/beach were unbelievable. Pictures just don’t do it justice.”
  • Sherri
    Ireland Ireland
    “The house and grounds were absolutely beautiful and amazing. The staff were friendly and attentive even though it seemed the hotel was understaffed.”
  • Andrea
    Ireland Ireland
    “lovely hotel, with amazing view of the bay, friendly staff. our room did not have an ensuite.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 822 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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.

Property info

A gem along the Wild Atlantic Way, Kells Bay House and Gardens owned by Billy Alexander, brings you Victorian charm with modern comfort. The old hunting lodge is overlooking Dingle Bay, this is a must stay destination in the Ring of Kerry. Visit our sub-tropical gardens and waterfall walks, enjoy our authentic Thai cuisine stay in our beautiful rooms, a stay in Kells Bay House and Gardens is something special. Stay in one of our 4 large double or twin rooms in the main house or in one of our 5 large luxury rooms with private entrances, that we have available for our Guests. The rooms situated to the side of Kells Bay House, are adjacent to the Primeval Forest and Walled Garden and afford intimate access to the wonders of the gardens. Each of our rooms have been sensitively refurbished to offer luxury accommodation to visitors. The rooms 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! Entrance to the gardens is complimentary to our Guests. There is private access to the Blue Flag beach, via a 200m walk through the Gardens (for our Guests only). There is a private reserved car park for all of our Guests.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

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

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Free parking

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Outdoors

    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Common Areas

    • Shared lounge/TV area

    Spa

    • Fitness

    Food & Drink

    • Room service
    • Restaurant
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Cycling
      Off-site

    Front Desk Services

    • Baggage storage

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Portuguese
    • Thai

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

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 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 over 6 are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Kells Bay House and Gardens of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Kells Bay House and Gardens

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

    • Check-in at Kells Bay House and Gardens is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at Kells Bay House and Gardens can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan

    • Kells Bay House and Gardens has 2 restaurants:

      • Sala Thai Restaurant
      • The Conservatory Café

    • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Kells Bay House and Gardens has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

      • Cycling
      • Fitness
      • Water sports facilities on site

    • Kells Bay House and Gardens is 1,800 feet from the center of Kells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kells Bay House and Gardens can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.