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	Tralee & Dingle Peninsula Guesthouses
	Photos: Mary and John Curran (center) provide warm welcomes and award-winning breakfasts at Greenmount House, Dingle; (clockwise, from upper left); Heaton's Guesthouse, Dingle; Brook Manor Lodge, Tralee; Coastline Guesthouse, Dingle; and Bambury's Guesthouse, Dingle.
	The Dingle Peninsula, and particularly the town of Dingle, has long been noted for its vast array of excellent guesthouses. Some, like Greenmount House and Doyles, have been trend-setters and have won many awards. The places featured below offer all rooms with private bath/shower (en suite) unless otherwise noted. Here are some of my favorites:	Price Key B&B per person per night € - under 50 €€ - 50 to 75 €€€ - 75 to 100 €€€€ - 100 to 150 €€€€€ - over 150
	Tralee & Dingle Peninsula Guesthouses Alpine House, Mail Road, Dingle, Co. Kerry, tel. 066-915-1250; fax 066-915-1966; e-mail: alpinedingle@eircom.net. At the entrance to Dingle town, this modern 3-star guesthouse, run by the O'Shea family, has been a dependable fixture since the summer of 1963. There are10 guest rooms, with all the modern conveniences such as TV, phone, hairdryer, and coffee/tea-maker. € Web site: www.alpineguesthouse.com Bambury's Guest House, Mail Road, Dingle, Co. Kerry, tel. 066-915-1244; fax 066-915-1786; e-mail: info@bamburysguesthouse.com. Built in a modern Tudor design, with paned windows and pastel-colored façade, this eye-catching 3-star guesthouse sits at the east entrance to Dingle town within walking distance of the Pier and all the main shops, restaurants, and pubs. Proprietor Bernie Bambury offers 12 contemporary rooms, each with phone and TV and views of the town or the bay. € to €€ Web site: www.bamburysguesthouse.com Brook Manor Lodge, Fenit Rd., Tralee, Co. Kerry, tel. 066-712-0406; fax 066-712-7552; e-mail: brookmanor@eircom.net. Located about one mile west of Tralee, this modern country manor-style house sits on pastoral meadow lands with a babbling brook, surrounded by views of the mountains. It is run as a 4-star guesthouse by Margaret and Vincent O'Sullivan who offer 8 rooms with every up-to-date facility. € to €€ Web site: www.brookmanorlodge.com Castlewood House, The Wood, Dingle, Co. Kerry, tel. 066-915-2788; email: castlewoodhouse@eircom.net, is the luxurious non-smoking domain of Brian and Helen Heaton. Overlooking Dingle Bay, this new purpose-built guesthouse offer 12 deluxe rooms and junior suites with private bathrooms that have whirlpool Jacuzzi baths and separate walk-in pressure showers. Facilities include elevator access (rare in most guesthouses and B&Bs), an antique-filled drawing room and spacious dining room with a collection of local art. Closed: 10 January – 14 February. € to €€ Web site: www.castlewooddingle.com Coastline Guesthouse, The Wood, Dingle, Co. Kerry, tel. 066-915-2494; fax 066-915-2493; e-mail: coastlinedingle@eircom.net. As its name implies, this purpose-built 3-star guesthouse overlooks the coast of Dingle Bay. Proprietor Vivienne O'Shea offers 7 rooms including ground floor units, each with phone, TV, hairdryer, and coffee/tea-maker, and some with water views. It is about a 5-minute walk into town. Closed: mid-November to early-Feb. € Web Site: www.coastlinedingle.com Doyles Seafood Bar & Town House, John Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry, tel. 066-915-1174; fax 066-915-1816; e-mail: cdoyles@iol.ie. Comprised of two adjacent houses, this 4-star guesthouse has long been a mainstay for quality accommodations and fine food in the heart of Dingle. Although it is no longer owned by the Doyle family, current proprietor John Cluskey is working hard to carry on the golden tradition. There are 8 rooms upstairs with country-style furnishings and modern comforts. Closed: mid-November - mid-February. € to €€ Web site: www.doylesofdingle.com Greenmount House, Upr. John St., Gortonora, Dingle, Co. Kerry, tel. 066-915-1414; fax 066-915-1974; e-mail: greenmounthouse@eircom.net. Set on a hillside overlooking Dingle Harbour and town, this modern bungalow-style home has always been one of my good-value favorites, starting as a small B&B and now as a 4-star guesthouse with 9 rooms, many of which have expansive views of Dingle Bay. Greenmount is the home of John and Mary Curran who have won many awards for their excellent guest rooms and creative breakfasts - ranging from traditional egg and meat dishes to specialty items, such as crustini (ham and pineapple with cheese, tomato, or mushrooms); fried banana with bacon and mushrooms; and smoked salmon omelets, not to mention all types of home-baked breads, scones and pastries. Breakfast is served in a cheery plant-filled and skylit conservatory and guests also have access to sitting rooms with picture-window views. It's about a 10-minute walk down a hill into town. Closed: December 10 - January 4. € to €€ Web site: www.greenmount-house.com Heaton's Guesthouse, The Wood, Dingle, Co. Kerry; tel. 066-915-2288; fax 066-915-2324; e-mail: heatons@iol.ie. Overlooking Dingle Bay in a quiet setting on the west side of Dingle, this new 4-star guesthouse is just a 5-minute walk from the edge of town. Proprietors Nuala and Cameron Heaton offer 16 guest rooms with every modern amenity including power showers, TV, phone and coffee/tea-maker; most rooms have water views. Closed: January to early February. € to €€ Web site: www.heatonsdingle.com Tralee & Dingle Hotels Tralee & Dingle Peninsula B&Bs Kerry Favorite Places to Stay Main Page Return to: Kerry Main Page
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