The Old Medical Hall offers accommodations in Castletownbere, 2 miles from Dunboy Castle and 2.1 miles from Puxley Castle. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi. Hungry Hill is 6.2 miles away, and Healy Pass is 15 miles from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A bicycle rental service is available at the bed and breakfast, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Gleninchaquin Park is 26 miles from The Old Medical Hall, while Kenmare Golf Club is 31 miles away. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 60 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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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.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Caroline
    Ireland Ireland
    Easy instructions from Lorna to get in to property as we arrived late.Great welcome from Caroline who works there at breakfast, and we had great chats with them both. Really l nice people and we were sorry not to have met David too as he and...
  • Victoria
    United States of America United States of America
    It was so nice of Lorna to have breakfast out for folks who had to leave early.
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Fantastic friendly host, went out of her way to help us!

Hosted by David & Lorna Ramshaw

9.6
9.6
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David & Lorna Ramshaw
Restoration and refurbishment began on The Old Medical Hall in 2014. Formerly known as The Old Medical Hall and as a chemist shop started by Mr Swanton, the building became an intrinsic part of the community of Castletownbere and locals still have anecdotes to tell of Paddy and his customer charms! The building ceased functioning as a chemist in 2003 and remained empty until works began in 2014. Now re-opened in July 2016 and renamed “The Old Medical Hall”, the building comprises of 5 well-appointed bedrooms decorated in period style all with large luxury en-suite bathrooms on the upper two floors. On the ground floor is a traditional tea shop aptly named The Tea Room where guests can enjoy their delicious, freshly prepared breakfast. Situated in the heart of Castletownbere, The Old Medical Hall Bed & Breakfast is the ideal base for exploring the spectacular Beara Peninsula, the picturesque villages of Eyries, Allihies or take a cable car to Dursey Island. Breakfast is included in your room price and starts 8.30am. On Monday and Tuesday it is served continental. Wednesday-Sunday is table service. For those wanting to start earlier we can prepare a packed breakfast which includes fresh fruit, yogurt, sandwiches. Just let us know if you prefer this option.
The owners, Lorna & David have been hosting guests for 15 years and look forward to meeting you.
Castletownbere is the second largest fishing port in Ireland and is a small but vibrant town nestled at the heart of the spectacular Beara Peninsula. The town sits between the Caha and Miskish mountains and overlooks the beautiful Berehaven Harbor and Bere Island. It is situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, a 2,500 km tourism trail along the west coast of Ireland. During high season ( March to October) there are daily excursions for whale watching trips and a frequent ferry service to Bere Island. Castletownbere is home to the world famous McCarthy’s Bar along with many other pubs offering great “Craic” and music many nights of the week. There are a number of restaurants serving delicious local foods and the recently opened Beara Coast hotel is fast establishing a reputation for excellent food, especially locally caught fish.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Medical Hall
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Wake-up service
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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.

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

Please inform The Old Medical Hall 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.

FAQs about The Old Medical Hall

  • The Old Medical Hall is 1,150 feet from the center of Castletownbere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Old Medical Hall may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Old Medical Hall is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Old Medical Hall offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental

  • Yes, The Old Medical Hall is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Old Medical Hall include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from The Old Medical Hall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.