Rockcrest House in Kenmare is a luxurious bed and breakfast just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Home baking and hearty breakfasts complement its large en suite rooms, with views out towards Muxnaw Mountain and the Roughty Valley. Each room at Rockcrest House has free Wi-Fi and contains a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All are en suite and are elegantly furnished, with the King Room featuring a sleigh bed. The breakfast menu includes a cooked Irish breakfast, alongside creamy porridge and homemade bread. There are omelettes made with free range eggs from local farms, and pancakes and crepes with maple syrup, bacon, chocolate and more. In south-west Ireland, Kenmare is around 30 minutes’ drive from the stunning Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry. The town itself is home to a variety of restaurants and cafés, enjoys rugged mountain scenery and sits by Kenmare Bay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kenmare, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, American

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kenmare
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Amber
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We thought the house was well situated for the Ring of Kerry and amenities in Kenmare. Nice breakfast. Comfortable, large bed. Good water pressure in the shower. Spotlessly clean. Parking.
  • Davi
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful garden. A short walk to the downtown. Very close to Kenmare Stone Circle also.
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large beautifully furnished room, in a well appointed home. The bed was very comfortable. Friendly hosts. The breakfast choice was good and food delicious. Very convenient location, a short walk to shops and restaurants.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 255 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Marian and David are running the B&B for 35 years and love welcoming guests to Rockcrest House. A great starting point to drive the Ring of Kerry, Ring of Beara, visit Killarney National park with Mucross House or just enjoy the charm of Kenmare town

Property information

This B&B is a family home with 5 guest bedrooms, all en-suite, free wifi and plenty of private secure parking at the side of Rockcrest House.

Neighbourhood information

Quiet scenic area overlooking the Finnihy river with beautiful views of Kenmare River valley and the Beara mountain range. Rockcrest House is a short walk to the historical Kenmare town centre with its lovely bars, restaurants and live music.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rockcrest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Badminton equipment
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 44 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Rockcrest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 11:00 to 11:30

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash Rockcrest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to inform the property of their expected arrival time. This can be noted in the Special Request box when booking.

Please note the property uses credit card details for reservation purposes only; guests must pay with cash on departure.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Rockcrest House

  • Check-in at Rockcrest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Rockcrest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Badminton equipment

  • Rockcrest House is 500 yards from the centre of Kenmare. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Rockcrest House include:

    • Family
    • Quadruple
    • Double

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

  • Guests staying at Rockcrest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American