The Desmond House Kinsale is an intimate, charming three-pearl bed-and-breakfast with a great location in central Kinsale near Desmond Castle. Its four Georgian-style rooms are spacious and luxurious, if old fashioned, with flat-screen TVs and upscale bathrooms with towel-warmers and whirlpool tubs, though they lack air-conditioning. As expected with a bed-and-breakfast, on-site features are limited, with no full restaurant or bar, but it’s well within walking distance of Main Street, which is filled with restaurants and shops. And a superb breakfast is included in rates, with smoked salmon, fresh pastries, or full-Irish breakfast options. For a property with more amenities, travelers may prefer the Actons Hotel, which has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
The Desmond House Kinsale is an intimate, charming three-pearl bed-and-breakfast with a great location in central Kinsale near Desmond Castle. Its four Georgian-style rooms are spacious and luxurious, if old fashioned, with flat-screen TVs and upscale bathrooms with towel-warmers and whirlpool tubs, though they lack air-conditioning. As expected with a bed-and-breakfast, on-site features are limited, with no full restaurant or bar, but it’s well within walking distance of Main Street, which is filled with restaurants and shops. And a superb breakfast is included in rates, with smoked salmon, fresh pastries, or full-Irish breakfast options. For a property with more amenities, travelers may prefer the Actons Hotel, which has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Actons Hotel is a mid-range historic boutique located on Kinsale’s waterfront. The property stands out for the wide array of on-site amenities it offers, including a great indoor pool complete with a kids’ area and a whirlpool; a fully equipped fitness center with group classes; a solid brasserie; and freebies, such as parking, Wi-Fi, and breakfast buffet. Its 74 rooms -- some offering harbor views -- feature contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs and rain showerheads. However, rear-facing rooms can get noise from the nearby pubs, and some bathrooms are a tad tight.
Actons Hotel is a mid-range historic boutique located on Kinsale’s waterfront. The property stands out for the wide array of on-site amenities it offers, including a great indoor pool complete with a kids’ area and a whirlpool; a fully equipped fitness center with group classes; a solid brasserie; and freebies, such as parking, Wi-Fi, and breakfast buffet. Its 74 rooms -- some offering harbor views -- feature contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs and rain showerheads. However, rear-facing rooms can get noise from the nearby pubs, and some bathrooms are a tad tight.