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“Great location and gardens, still lacking”

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3 of 5 stars
Austin, TX
May 26, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

Breakfast was great, the conservatory style dining area is amazing and Lily's gardens are absolutely gorgeous. She makes you think anything and I mean ANYTHING can be grown in Ireland. The Muckcross House and Abbey are just a stone's throw away from the B&B which makes it a perfect base-camp for touring around Killarney without having to deal with a lot of the traffic and paid parking in the town center. The room was small and although ensuite, I was glad I am fairly thin because I wouldn't have been able to even fit in the shower. The mattresses were not great and I found at least 6 spiders (and I like spiders, but these were LARGE) lurking in corners throughout the bedroom and bathroom. Lily's husband is also a fantastic cook, since Lily had to take the train early that morning. All in all, the B&B was fine, but not great. I put a lot of faith in these reviews on TripAdvisor and ended up being a little let down in Killarney.

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mcc5a's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2006
Member since: April 24, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Tourists
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“Fantastic location!”

Crab Tree B&B

Jul 13, 2005
8/8 found this review helpful

My husband and I just returned from Ireland, and Crab Tree B&B was our favorite B&B. You won't find a better location. It's on Mangerton Road, which is right next to Killarney National Park and Muckross House. It probably takes 5 minutes to walk from the B&B to the park, and only takes about 1 minute to drive there. The setting is beautiful--the cottage is surrounded by award-winning gardens, and breakfast is served in a conservatory that overlooks the gardens. Lily Cronin is an able host who is warm, conversational, and serves a fantastic, extensive breakfast--several kinds of cereal, numerous varities of yogurt, a full irish breakfast (eggs, rashers, bacon, tomato) cooked to order, soda bread, toast, jam, orange juice, and tea or coffee. A breakfast like hers would easily cost you 10 euro if you were to purchase it in town, which makes a stay at Crab Tree a cost-efficient option. As the rooms do not contain televisions, she has provided a common lounge for her guests, complete with a television and a plethora of books about Killarney. The only thing that I did not care for was the size of the room--too small to open your suitcase without placing it on the bed. However, that's a small sacrifice, considering the fantastic location, breakfasts, and warm hospitality. At 32 euro per person during high season, Crab Tree B&B is a bargain. It has become one of my favorite places in Ireland, and I will definitely be staying here again.

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Mangerton Road | Muckross, Killarney, Ireland