Name: Blackstones House
Address: , Glencar, County Kerry, IE, Glencar, Glencar, Glencar, 0, Ireland
Rating: 10

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Excellent place for a get away. Breda is a very welcoming host and Lassie checks everyone out also in a welcoming fashion. Views are brilliant and so relaxing. While it is away from the usual beaten track place and Glencar area are worth the trip and I suggest everyone takes a look. Breda serves a great breakfast too

My wife and I were on a cycling tour, on our own and with panniers.  We were cycling the Ring of Kerry, but also wanted to see the quieter roads and interior of the peninsula.  This small lodge is a gem.  It sits on a beautiful river, with lovely views from all rooms.  Because we could not bike to a restaurant, we asked Breda if she could accommodate us by providing dinner.  No problem.  Shortly before our trip she emailed asking whether we had any dietary restrictions.  We told her we were interested in traditional Irish dishes and, sure enough, she cooked a delicious Irish stew (and apple pie!), accompanied by a great Spanish wine.
We arrived too early for check-in but, rather than make us wait, Breda cooked us a nice lunch.
The Irish breakfast may have been the best we have had.
The room was comfortable and had everything we needed.  A lovely sheep dog, Leslie, followed us everywhere.
It was like being invited into and old friend’s home.

I was placed here for a night in October of 2021 by Hillwalk Tours, who organized an itinerary for me as part of a hiking excursion in the Kerry mountains.  I got to Blackstones after a long, wet day of hiking.  The place is perfectly situated right next to the Caragh River in a gorgeous part of Co. Kerry.  Isolated and beautiful.  Because I was without a car, Hillwalk had arranged for Breda, my host, to cook me an evening meal.  I spent 12 days in Ireland on this trip, and her (vegetarian, per my request) meal was undoubtedly the best I had!  She and Paddy were unfailingly friendly and helpful and I got a good night's sleep before setting out on my next hike in the morning along the Kerry Way.  I highly recommend Blackstones House!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Blackstone House.  This B&B is situated by a river bank.  it is absolutely gorgeous.  I felt such peace waking up to that sound of water.  we stayed at 2 hotels and 4 different B&Bs during our stay and this was absolutely the most tranquil.

Blackstones House was the perfect location for 3 nights during our first trip to Ireland. Breda and Paddy are the perfect Irish hosts and the B&B in the heart of the beautiful County Kerry mountains was just what we were looking for. The views and sounds of the river from our spacious double room were beautiful and relaxing to come back to at the end of a busy day. Paddy’s homemade full Irish breakfast gave us the start we needed each morning. Breda is so knowledgeable about the area; all the places you want to see and the best ways to get there. We were sorry to leave at the end of our 3 days. We highly recommend Blackstones House and look forward to finding a way to come back to Ireland and stay there even longer.

This B&B is absolutely beautiful! I spent quite some time at the little river behind the house. It is stunningly beautiful. This is hidden in the woods. We didn't get a chance to eat before we checked in and Breda made us a reservation at a hotel 8 minutes away. Delicious!! I highly recommend this B&B. Also, breakfast was delicious! Side note, her dog is adorable.

Breda made us welcome in to her home after a long hike. The house is situated in a place of natural beauty , trails beside the river bank and forests. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, excellent mattress and stunning views of the mountains with the sound of the river. We had dinner, couldn't be better! Great choice and quality for breakfast, as well. After dinner we sat by the fire in the sitting room and chat with Breda and her neighbours.

The Blackstone House is a special place in Kerry.  It is set on the banks of a beautiful river that flows through the historic Blackstone Bridge.  The owners are very hospitable.  The room was the largest we had in a B&B and had a small sitting area.  The view of the river is seen from the large windows and the sound of the river lulls one to sleep.  This is a perfect area for hiking the Kerry Trail.  Just make sure to call or e-mail the owner to get specific directions as it didn't register on our GPS.

This was a last minute booking for my sister and I on our trip to Ireland.  Our travel agent forgot to book our hotel in Killarney area.  While it is quite remote it is just beautiful.  And the nicest people, great food. Would loved to have stayed longer if our trip had permitted.

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A gem in the middle of the Ring of Kerry

Gorgeous location, wonderful hosts and good food!

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A Little Piece of Heaven

Beautiful scenery and tranquility

A wonderful place to stay when hiking the Kerry way

Beautiful Setting to Enjoy the Outdoors

Unexpected oasis

We stayed here for one night while walking the Kerry Way booked through Macs Adventures. This was the only accommodation we were unhappy with on a 11 night trip.
Despite the B&B website advertising that they offer dinner, and through Macs Adventures they off a pick up from the end of the stage at Glencar. In both cases this is no longer the case.
So, we were left with no choice but to eat at the Climbers Inn at the end of the stage after a long walking stage and then to walk on 3.2 miles to the accommodation. This just does not work for trekkers.
We were informed by our host that if we had taken the Kerry Way to walk on, instead of the road, it would have been only a half hour or so.
So, the next morning early before breakfast, I walked back to the climbers Inn on the road, and then walked back on the Kerry Way. On my own at a fast pace I retraced the 3.2 miles on the road in 49 minutes. It then took me 1 hour 17 minutes to do the 3.38 miles on the Kerry Way! 
The room, although large, was damp. Not surprising given that the bathroom floor was wet and got wetter with every flush of the toilet. 
This is not the standard we expect of Macs Adventures but given the terrific standard of their other accommodations, they need to review the use of this one.

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