Carrig House

by previous email and my review for Tripadvisor.... Exceeding all expectations (but not without a bit of the upstairs/downstairs maneuvering common the “Country Hotels”), the Carrig House is a gem, accentuated by an owner/manager who more than cares. Located down a country lane (of Irish narrowness), it’s not a place for visitors without cars, but is super convenient to both of the area’s prime tourist attractions, the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula, both ‘sightsee-able”. Parking is an easy few feet from the door. Then there’s breakfast, of a sort to make strong men weep and breakfast fans go crazy, more than cooked to order from a menu including eggs with smoked salmon or smoked haddock, and the best excuse why St. Brendan the Navigator should never have departed Irish shores, the “Full Irish Breakfast”, where bacon, sausage, and black and white puddings (admittedly acquired tastes for many foreign visitors) come with eggs and tomatoes (and plenty of additions , especially home baked breads, on the sideboards and buffet). Dinner in the dining room is fine, although some of us USAians may find the menu selections adventurous or AngloIrish-centric. The rooms are well designed, furnished and fitted, public areas “upscale country house” comfortable, the staff amiable and pleasing, and in every respect, the Carrig House is a hotel to which I would rush to return. Rarely, if ever, have I departed a hotel for which I had nothing to say but “Good!”. Get thee hence and don’t spare the horses!

REALLY ENJOYED THIS LOCATION. AND YOU COULD NOT ASK FOR HOSPITALITY ANY BETTER. We would have loved to have stayed here longer, but our route would not allow it.

This hotel is in a really beautiful location and the proprietors and their staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The only negative comment I would make is that the bathroom facilities needed some attention, i.e. the shower screen seal on the side of the bath leaked badly and left quite a puddle on the floor and the hot water tap on the basin was so loose that it spun around and if water got underneath the fitting it would run onto the floor.

Nice locality and very friendly. But no bar, no lift and no TV which is unusual for a hotel of this grade

Carrig House was one of the few disappointments because we were really looking forward to the evening meal there from a fabulous menu but the kitchen was shut on a Wednesday because of the holiday weekend before?? We had to drive back to Killorglin to a pub.

Would have been nice to have a room with tv and tea and coffee. Very unusual not to find these things as standard.

By far the best hotel we used. Certainly excellent value for money. We would have liked to have stayed at least another night!

Brilliant hotel with very hospitable owners

We were cordially received and the staff was very friendly.

This would be a wonderful place for a Honeymoon, or romantic get-away. The view is spectacular. It's not the best place for a group of teenage kids, although they had satellite TV ;-)

This hotel is lovely, people are great. It would better serve guests with someone to assist with baggage. In order for us to get to our beautiful ground floor room, we had to carry our bags up stairs and back down again to the room. The office girl helped as much as she could. This did not seem appropriate for this tupe of facility. Thank you, Barbara Lynn traveling with Faith Benson

Absolutely wonderful! The owner, Frank, conversed with us and made us feel like we were home. It was a great place to stay for our adventure around the Ring of Kerry. Peaceful, beautiful and excellent cuisine!

Water goes thru peat and you are told by owners not to drink it. Owner provided ice water 1st night but we got in after 11 on 2nd night and we didn't want to disturb him. Problem solved if bottled water provided in room like every other place we stayed. Wonderful place, great staff.