The Old School House B&B

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

About this property

Historic Setting: The Old School House B&B in Ballinskelligs offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a private beach area, lush garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to all travelers. Dining Experience: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialties, warm dishes, and fresh fruits enhance the morning meal. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy fishing, skiing, and cycling nearby. Meelagulleen Beach is 1.5 mi away, while O'Connell Memorial Church and Skellig Experience Center are 7.5 mi from the property. Kerry Airport is 45 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Udayini
United States United States
“Quaint and cozy surroundings, comfortable beds, large room, wonderful breakfast. Very friendly couple.”
Malia
United States United States
“Location, delicious and fresh breakfast, friendly hosts, relaxing environment”
Ross
United States United States
“We had a marvelous time at the B&B. Lillian and Dom made us feel at home within seconds of entering. They gave us great recommendations, and regaled us with stories about the historic building. The breakfast was fantastic! Delicious and plentiful....”
Michelle
United States United States
“Lillian was very hospitable. Garden is lovely. Beds comfy. Great breakfast.”
Homer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice, welcoming, friendly place. Nice breakfast, very friendly staff. Great place to explore from by car.”
Justin
Canada Canada
“Location and the hosts. The room was quiet, clean and the bed was comfortable.”
Michael
United States United States
“I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I will recommend The Old Schoolhouse B&B to others.”
William
United States United States
“Great location for touring Ring of Kerry. Hosts were charming, welcoming and we had an excellent breakfast.”
Renee
United States United States
“Comfortable and close to Ring of Kerry. Our favorite part was talking to Dominic. He told us some great stories and played us a song he wrote. His Wife Lillian was a great Chef and her pancakes were lovely. We hope to be back someday. Rock-n-roll...”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place to stay when exploring the ring of kerry and as a base for heading to Sceilg Mhíchíl. Good sized rooms, great breakfast, lovely hosts. The host was happy to prepare an early breakfast wgen I had an early boat to Skellig. Easy to park...”

Managed by Lillian and Dominick

Company review score: 9.6Based on 120 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are too middle-aged fun loving and interesting people who love to sing together and make people happy ,we love to tell our guests about the history of the house and share a few laughs by the fire in the evening.

Property info

You will love our house if you are a teacher or have an interest in history ,our house was a school during the famine.We have some old school records dating back to 1911.

Neighborhood info

We are on the Wild Atlantic Way and close to Skellig Michael where the new star wars movie was made.We are the home of the monks of Skellig michael their abbey is in Ballinskelligs and we have a loop walk called the way of the monks that passes by the abbey and goes along the beach.we also are in the dark sky reserve so come and see the Stars ...

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old School House B&B

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area

House rules

The Old School House B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 year old
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Old School House B&B 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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