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Desmond House Kinsale


Desmond House Kinsale
42 Cork St., Kinsale, Ireland
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pjmom 1 contribution
Jul 2, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent 2 nights at Desmond house and couldn't have imagined a more welcoming host couple or more personal attention anywhere! Michael and Anne were wonderful hosts from beginning to end. We had to make an unexpected trip to the hospital in Cork with our teenage daughter and they took it upon themselves to call Old Head golf course and... more

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travellingwilburys09 6 contributions
sydney
Jun 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

We had the pleasure this week in staying with this lovely couple in their lovely B&B. I would just like to say in our opinion it is the people that make your experience really worth it. This couple have the most carasmatic and typically "Irish" style hopspitality we have encountered. The rooms are stunning of a georgian period elegance with... more

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Iadorekinsale 1 contribution
Ireland
Jun 2, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We just wanted to thank Michael and his wife for the wonderful short stay we had in Desmond House at the weekend. The B& B is spotlessly clean, peaceful and elegant. The breakfasts were fantastic (try the smoked salmon cream cheese bagel!). The room was large and beautifully Georgian in style with pretty touches such as lucious rich bed coverings... more

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PeterBynoe 1 contribution
Barbados
Jun 1, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Desmond House is a great B&B and our room was spacious room with a great bathroom. It is in a good location close to the restaurants and shops in Kinsale. However, what makes Desmond House really special is Michael, the owner. My wife and I have stayed in many B&B's but we have never received such a warm welcome before.... more

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5 of 5 stars
BostonDaveL 21 contributions
Boston, MA
May 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The previous TripAdvisor reviewers got it right on this one. Desmond House is a real find. We had a large and lovely room (#1) with a jacuzzi, the breakfasts were huge and delicious, the hosts were welcoming and very helpful, the location is ideal (one-minute walk to center of town but removed from any pub hubbub), and the town itself... more

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itamedragons 1 contribution
Florida
May 22, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

The "Vacation Gods" were certainly looking upon me favorably during my trek about the Emerald Isle. Clear skies and warm hospitality abounded and as I was traveling about on motorcycle, it was certainly a blessing. A highlight of my trip was the wonderful accommodations and charming hosts at Desmond House. While I have no complaints about any of the fine... more

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Vic1228 1 contribution
Leeds
May 19, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I stayed here for three nights with my two closest friends and we enjoyed every moment of it. This B&B is wonderful from the comfy beds, bubbles galore spa bath and wonderful breakfast. Soon as we arrived Michael filled us in on the local history and made great suggestions of what to do, see and eat! Kinsale is a beautiful... more

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dreamer1984 1 contribution
Milton Keynes
May 19, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I recently stayed at Desmond house with two friends for a long weekend. We had read all the good reviews and we were not disappointed when we arrived. Micheal is a very friendly host and made us feel right at home. He offered us lots of information and ideas on what to do and also recommmended local restaurants and even... more

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lmkd19 1 contribution
lmkd19
May 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

This wonderful Bed and breakfast Made our stay in Kinsale a memorable visit in Irland. The breakfast was very tasty and you could have whatever you asked for. The hosts were helpful with what to visit and experience in town. Also, very friendly but not at all overbearing just personable and very interesting. Michael reminded us of a retired sea... more

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Morgan12321 1 contribution
Morgan12321
May 10, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Hi this is Morgan and I viseted left the desmond house on October 8 2008! Although I am only 13 years old I know a great bed and breakfast when iIsee one! When I stayed at the desmond house I felt right at home in its comfortable quarters! My whole family enjoyed the stay at the desmond house ( and... more

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Desmond House Kinsale Address

42 Cork St., Kinsale, Ireland