Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey is located in Ballylickey, 22 mi from Killarney and 12 mi from Kenmare. Free private parking is available on site. Guests can access the shared living room, which is equipped with a TV and DVD player, plus a coffee machine and a kettle. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey features free WiFi throughout the property. A selection of breakfast options are available. The area is popular for walking, fishing and cycling. Clonakilty is 24 mi from Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey, while Bantry is 4.3 mi from the property. Kerry Airport is 31 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ballylickey
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  • Elizabeth
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful location, wonderful hosts. Marie and Patrick were welcoming and gave us great advice on destinations to visit. Delicious breakfast.
  • Tadhg
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent B&B. Patrick was a wonderful host. Lovely mountain view from the B&B. Enjoyed being provided with some delicious local well water to drink. Breakfast was exceptional - more like an upmarket cafe, with lots of fresh fruit...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was set up perfectly for hosting. It was sparkling clean. And very comfortable with beautiful views. The breakfast was also very nice with lots of choice.

Hosted by Marie & Patrick Murphy

9.8
9.8
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Marie & Patrick Murphy
These are beautiful ensuite double rooms with stunning views on the Wild Atlantic Way and an excelent base for touring Cork and Kerry. We are a warm, friendly family looking forward to welcoming you and advising on what to see and do in our beautiful area. We hope you savour life in an Irish family during your stay and experience a typical Irish welcome. We will help to plan trips, activities and recommend places to see, best routes and where to eat. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us. We have a welcome basket in your room with information on things to do and places to see in our are as well as maps, guidebooks and as well as recommendations for places to eat, taxis and things to see and do in the area. The house is situated on its own private enclosed grounds which provide ample parking, safe playground for children and secluded area to relax and sunbathe or enjoy an open air picnic and view the scenic countryside.The interiors are finished in natural wood which creates a warm welcoming atmosphere. It is located 2km from the village of Ballylickey, on the Wild Atlantic Way and is nestling on the edge of beautiful Bantry Bay and close to Glengarriff, and Gougane Barra.
We are Marie & Patrick and we have lived with our family in Ballylickey for the past 15 years. We are very interested in meeting people from all over the world and helping you to see and enjoy our area in south west Ireland. We like to travel and hence have a good idea of what is required of hosts. We will be available as much as you wish to you during your stay with us. We will respect your need for quiet time. Marie - I like gardening, travelling and entertaining while Patrick is an avid DIY enthusiast and keen reader. The children play alot of sport, music and swim alot. I , Marie , have worked in the tourist office for two years helping visitors to book accomodation and plan trips and activities. I bring this experience to my new role as a host. Our children are two boys and two girls - Roisin (11) , Jack (9), Fiona (6) and Liam (3). They are really looking forward to welcoming you and are very much involved in the work of the house...particularly breakfast, picking flowers for visitors. As hosts we aim to be welcoming, warm and helpful as that is what we expect when we travel. We are on hand to answer your questions and to provide advice.
Nearest Airport : Cork or Kerry International Airports at 100 Kilometres Nearest Bar/pub : Bridge Bar Pearson's Bridge at 1km Nearest Ferry : Rosslare at 250 Kilometres Nearest Golf : Bantry Bay 18 hole at 6 Kilometres or Glengarriff at 10kms Nearest Train : Cork City at 100 Kilometres Nearest Motorway : N71 at 1 Kilometres Nearest Restaurant : Ouvane Falls Restaurant at 1 Kilometres Nearest Beach : Ballylickey at 1 Kilometres Special interest holidays: The house is situated on the doorstep of the Wild Atlantic Way which is now the wonderful magical coastal drive along the Atlantic from South West to North west of Ireland. Local activities include cinema, diving, surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, wind-surfing, water skiing, mountain biking, mountaineering. Nightly dancing, traditional music and lively ballad sessions in pubs and hotels in Ballylickey, Bantry and Glengarriff. Bantry House. 18th century historic Bantry House with its formal gardens. Musical concerts are held in the library throughout the year. The Bantry French Armada Exhibition Centre is located in the grounds. Cinema (3 screen
Languages spoken: English,Irish

Area info

Amenities of Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Laptop
  • Computer
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Irish

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House rules

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Check-in

From 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night

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No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey

  • Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey is from 5:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey is 1.2 miles from the center of Ballylickey. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Ard na Greine Bed & Breakfast Ballylickey is popular with guests booking family stays.