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The Mainstay
Dykegate Lane, Dingle, Ireland
Best fare found from Denver to Shannon: $666

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Camella5   4 contributions
Camella5
Sep 15, 2007 | Trip type: Family
1
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When we arrived at the Mainstay after a very long day of travel by bus, we found the inn closed with a "no vacancy" sign on the door. The place still looked functional when looking through the windows, but our phone calls weren't even answered. At first, we thought that they had locked up for the night, because it was... more

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4 of 5 stars
ilmanrd   60 contributions
Grayslake, Illinois
Mar 12, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1
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Great quiet location. Ruth and Gus are great hosts. Excellent breakfast. Order the frittata! If you’re lucky, you can catch Gus playing at a local pub. more

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5 of 5 stars
leomick   1 contribution
new york
Oct 13, 2006 | Trip type: Solo travel
3
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We should like to sing the praises of the Mainstay Guesthouse B&B in Dingle, Ireland..... and of Ruth and Gus Cerone, its proprietors. The B&B is conveniently located in the center of town, so for us octogenarians it was wonderful. The place itself is congenial: nicely decorated and filled with all of the accoutrements which the transient guest requires. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
cienpasos   18 contributions
Chico, California
Jul 13, 2006
4
people found this review helpful

This was really a nice place for us after a long day of driving. The room was pleasant on a perfectly central but quiet street. The breakfast was really the best we had on our two weeks of Irish wandering. They also helped us find accommodations for a second night in Dingle when it seemed that everyone was totally booked.... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Bronx, NY
Mar 9, 2006
3
people found this review helpful

We had a great time in Dingle, Co. Kerry Ireland! Our stay at the Mainstay Guesthouse made our holiday perfect.Our room was clean, bright and lovely. The owners Ruth and Gus are super helpful at answering all questions about what to do in town and what to see on the beautiful Dingle peninsula. The breakfast at the Mainstay was the... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Brooklyn,New York
Mar 9, 2006
4
people found this review helpful

The owners were from New Jersey and Dublin and they cooked fritattas in Ireland! He told us where to go for music and food and it was all great.What a town! The rooms were cozy and the breakfast to die for.Our favorite stay in Ireland,we'll be back! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Seattle
Oct 4, 2005
3
people found this review helpful

The Mainstay is centrally located, with very friendly and helpful hosts (Ruth and Gus). The accommodations are clean and pleasant, and the breakfasts are outstanding. more

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5 of 5 stars
druryperry   7 contributions
Vancouver, B.C.
Jul 23, 2005
5
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I would like to suggest a fantastic B&B in Dingle. The Mainstay Guesthouse is a great place! Owned and run by Gus (NewJersey born) and Ruth (Dublin born) Cero, it is a reasonable (40E/pp), very comfortable place with superb breakfasts that include much more than the traditional Irish breakfast. The Ceros go out of their way to be helpful, whether... more

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5 of 5 stars
californiacolleen   1 contribution
california
May 29, 2005 | Trip type: Business
3
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For groups going to Dingle, the place to stay is MAINSTAY guesthouse. In Dingle, it is not easy to find a place to accommodate a large group in a setting with a small town local feel.. We did not want to go to a big hotel, but wanted the feeling of meeting the people and getting the inside track with... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Vancouver, WA
Jul 15, 2004
1
person found this review helpful

Just returned home from a great two week driving vacation in Ireland. I loved Dingle....colorful town and friendly people. I enjoyed the homemade scones fresh out of the oven when we stayed at The Mainstay. It was a comfortable home and very convenient to everything. Outstanding omelet and wide selection for breakfast. Upstairs there is a lovely sitting room that... more

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