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Featuring a garden and views of garden, The Anvil Bar B&B is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Castlemaine, 20 km from Siamsa Tire Theatre. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast provides mountain views, a children's playground, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. Guests can have wine or champagne delivered to their room. All units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves Irish cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Castlemaine, like snorkelling, diving and cycling. If you would like to discover the area, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings. Kerry County Museum is 20 km from The Anvil Bar B&B, while St Mary's Cathedral is 25 km from the property. Kerry Airport is 16 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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 double bed
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vincent
    Canada Canada
    Didn't know what to expect in the middle of nowhere, room exceeded our expectations. It was fairly large, beds very comfy, most staff friendly .
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Nice clean room, good food reasonably priced, and excellent Guiness
  • Allison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Liz the host was amazing, a font of local knowledge and really friendly. The room was bright and clean with amazing water pressure in the shower. The breakfasts were great, overall a great stay. Would reccomend.
  • Phil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A warm welcome, decent food, excellent value and authentic locals. This is a great base to explore the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle peninsula. Our host was super helpful making sure we took the best route to make the best out of our motorcycle...
  • Nancy
    Canada Canada
    Such a lovely place! Rooms very clean, spacious, owners adorable! Great breakfast! Bar downstairs amazing....great live music and amazing food!
  • Julianna
    Ireland Ireland
    Both myself and my husband stayed here for 3 nights as a base for golfing and cycling. Our Hosts Steven and Liz went above and beyond to make our stay most enjoyable. We will most definitely be going back again.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was my first time staying at The Anvil and I must say it completely exceeded my expectations. The room was very clean and spacious and the fact that despite being above a very traditional, vibrant Irish bar was also extremely quiet and...
  • Hansen
    Denmark Denmark
    Very nice staff and delicious breakfast! Would definitely recommend.
  • Janice
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean comfortable friendly staff helpful Lizzie was a great host
  • Anita
    Ireland Ireland
    Little gem n country side, so welcoming from start to finish, Food was lovely, room was comfy with great TV and Internet..Liz n your staff 10/10.will definitely be returning.thank you.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Stephen O Connor

9.4
9.4
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of The Anvil Bar B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Anvil Bar B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Anvil Bar B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

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

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

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

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Anvil Bar B&B

  • The Anvil Bar B&B has 1 restaurant:

    • The Anvil Bar & Restaurant
  • Room options at The Anvil Bar B&B include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family
  • Guests staying at The Anvil Bar B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • The Anvil Bar B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live music/performance
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Beach
    • Pub crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
  • The Anvil Bar B&B is 2.4 miles from the centre of Castlemaine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Anvil Bar B&B is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Anvil Bar B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Anvil Bar B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.