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Desmond House Kinsale

42 Cork St., Kinsale, Ireland
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Boston, Massachusetts
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73 reviews 73 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

We were met by the lovely Michael after a long day of touring. He immediately helped us out- finding a parking spot, helping us with our luggage and giving us a quick history of the building. Michael was also very helpful at recommending restaurants nearby and figuring out how to best use our short time in Kinsale. The icing on... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

We enjoyed our two nights in this B & B in a large room, but soon it will need some updating. The breakfasts were excellent and the diningroom cozy and charming. Michael certainly knows his history and is a good tour guide. Our first night at restaurant, Crackpots, unfortunately, we were seated in a very busy, active, serving location and... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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66 reviews 66 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

The Desmond House is one-half of an old senior cleric's house on a nice street in a quaint town. The owner, Michael, is an ex-banker who knows his history and tells it well, in addition to engaging in conversation that goes well beyond 'where are you from...' The rooms are large and well appointed, providing a good night's rest. Breakfast... More

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White Stone
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

We spent two nights in Kinsale at Desmond House. Michael, our host, was extremely personable, helpful and just a delight to be with. The house itself is older and charming with lots of character. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable and we really felt at home. Michael was a wealth of information--he made dinner reservations for us two days before... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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31 reviews 31 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

Difficult initially to find, Desmond House is a treasure, as is its host, Michael, who seems to genuinely enjoy sharing his thoughts and experiences. Michael's sense of humor and his knowledge of the local history was great. Breakfasts are as pleasing, especially after learning that the secret of successful Irish cooking is just to keep adding butter and cream! Without... More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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38 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

What a great place to sty in Kinsale. Thanks to TA contributors for guiding us this way. As others have said, Michael makes the place. Breakfast was outstanding...whatever you wanted! We had a garden view room...larger than most BandBs. It is but 2 minute walk to the center of Kinsale. One thing...if the photo directions are given to you...forget the... More

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Pemberton, New Jersey
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Couldn't possibly find a friendlier host, who makes you feel extremely welcome. While the building itself is very old with a lot of charm, we were very happy to find the bathroom newly (and beautifully) renovated. The location is also perfect, as it's only a block from the very center of the old village but far enough away from any... More

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New York, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We were traveling through Ireland for a week and spent a night at the Desmond House in Kinsale. After a slightly scary drive down narrow roads, we arrived at the Desmond House to Michael's genuinely enthusiastic, warm, insightful and informative welcome. He gave us a tour and brief history of the house, and offered us a few suggestions for restaurants... More

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Pinellas Park, FL
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

After a harrowing drive from Cork in rush hour, we arrived at Desmond House and felt so rewarded! Michael was so wonderful! He sent us to Crackpots for dinner just up the street where we enjoyed a relaxing dinner in a lovely setting with all handmade pottery. We were the only guests at Desmond House that evening, and he made... More

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FL
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

We really enjoyed our stay with Michael at the Desmond House. We stayed 2 nights here on our recent trip. Michael kindly came out to find us when we drove past the door. He was an excellent host and provided us with some great recommendations while there. Our room was huge, the bed was big, and the walls were very... More

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Address: 42 Cork St., Kinsale, Ireland
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Region: Ireland > Province of Munster > County Cork > Kinsale
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Ranked #2 of 52 B&Bs / Inns in Kinsale
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Desmond House Kinsale is a lovely old Georgian house in the center of the old part of Kinsale. Huge bedrooms and full bathrooms including whirlpool tubs. Park your car and walk to the award winning restaurants. Only 4 bedrooms so personal attention of knowledgeable owners is available to help with enjoying your stay. Desmond House Kinsale is a great place to stay. ... more   less 

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