Bed and Breakfast The Anvil Bar B&B
Boolteens, Castlemaine, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 142 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The bed was comfy and the sheets were changed daily. The dinner (optional extra) was adequate with a good variety of dishes. The breakfast was filling and the coffee tasty. The free WIFI was a bonus. The proprietor (Liz) could talk for Ireland lol. Lovely chatty lady.
IrelandThe staff and owners were lovely, and the breakfast was very good indeed! Brilliant value for money.
United KingdomThe hospitality can’t be beat! There is a warm welcome not only by the proprietors but also the wonderful locals that make this establish even that much more special. Truly a place not to miss!
United States of AmericaHost was wonderful with all the site seeing tips. Great Irish breakfast! When we left before breakfast they set out cereal and fruit plus made up some turkey sandwiches. So nice!
United States of AmericaThe staff are so friendly and accommodating. Excellent service at every turn. Food was delicious and always hot when served. Pub is comfortable and welcoming. Rooms are nice and very clean. Spacious bathroom.
United States of AmericaThe property could not have been more of a joy to stay at. The staff was wonderfully friendly and I felt at home immediately. The room was impeccably clean and the bed very comfortable. The room was very quiet even though it was above the pub. There is a floor in between the pub and rooms. Would absolutely stay here again! Thanks for everything Liz and staff!
United States of AmericaGreat location to explore Dingle Penninsula, Ring of Kerry, Kilarney and Killorglin.Great Irish breakfast and food in the restaurant. Very nice owner, lovley for a nice chat. Comfortable rooms.
IrelandLiz, Stephen and Joe made us feel welcome (as always) from the moment we walk in. The corona prevention is very well taken care of with sanitizers every where on the premises and social distancing is looked after aswell. Overall we just felt safe and right at home. The rooms are comfy and clean. The food was excellent and all the other staff were brilliant and very helpful. Overall a great and relaxed experience
IrelandEverything, very comfortable room spotlessly clean, fantastic food, excellent staff, and Liz is wonderful.
IrelandFriendly staff and food was excellent Our room was bright and spacious
United Kingdom
The Anvil Bar B&B
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Fran
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Paul
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Margaret
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Travel1bug
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Joseph
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Margaret
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Pawel
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Roland
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John
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Steven
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At the foot of the Slieve Mish Mountains in the Dingle Peninsula, The Anvil Bar B&B offers stylish and elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs. Guests can relax with open fires in the cozy, traditional pub.
With beautiful garden or mountain views, the bright and cozily furnished rooms at The Anvil Bar have their own private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can relax with free tea and coffee in the room.
Hearty breakfasts are served each day in the dining area, and the warmly furnished pub features free Wi-Fi and serves drinks and evening meals.
The Anvil offers a shuttle/pick-up service to and from Cork, Shannon and Kerry Airport. Inch Beach is 10 minutes away by car, and Kerry Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Dingle is 16 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Free Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Fran
Ireland“The bed was comfy and the sheets were changed daily. The dinner (optional extra) was adequate with a good variety of dishes. The breakfast was filling and the coffee tasty. The free WIFI was a bonus. The proprietor (Liz) could talk for Ireland lol. Lovely chatty lady.” Read more
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Paul
United Kingdom“The staff and owners were lovely, and the breakfast was very good indeed! Brilliant value for money. ”
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Margaret
United States of America“The hospitality can’t be beat! There is a warm welcome not only by the proprietors but also the wonderful locals that make this establish even that much more special. Truly a place not to miss!”
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Travel1bug
United States of America
“Host was wonderful with all the site seeing tips. Great Irish breakfast! When we left before breakfast they set out cereal and fruit plus made up some turkey sandwiches. So nice!”
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Joseph
United States of America
“The staff are so friendly and accommodating. Excellent service at every turn. Food was delicious and always hot when served. Pub is comfortable and welcoming. Rooms are nice and very clean. Spacious bathroom.”
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Margaret
United States of America
“The property could not have been more of a joy to stay at. The staff was wonderfully friendly and I felt at home immediately. The room was impeccably clean and the bed very comfortable. The room was very quiet even though it was above the pub. There is a floor in between the pub and rooms. Would absolutely stay here again! Thanks for everything Liz and staff!” Read more
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Pawel
Ireland
“Great location to explore Dingle Penninsula, Ring of Kerry, Kilarney and Killorglin.Great Irish breakfast and food in the restaurant. Very nice owner, lovley for a nice chat. Comfortable rooms.”
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Roland
Ireland
“Liz, Stephen and Joe made us feel welcome (as always) from the moment we walk in. The corona prevention is very well taken care of with sanitizers every where on the premises and social distancing is looked after aswell. Overall we just felt safe and right at home. The rooms are comfy and clean. The food was excellent and all the other staff were brilliant and very helpful. Overall a great and relaxed experience ” Read more
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John
Ireland
“Everything, very comfortable room spotlessly clean, fantastic food, excellent staff, and Liz is wonderful.”
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Steven
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff and food was excellent Our room was bright and spacious”
Hosted by Stephen O Connor
Stephen O Connor
The Anvil – B&B Accommodation, Restaurant & Bar is a family run business, famed for its warm welcome and friendly Irish hospitality. Located in the village of Boolteens on the Wild Atlantic Way (near Castlemaine – birthplace of ‘The Wild Colonial Boy’) and nestled between the Slieve Mish Mountains and the Dingle Peninsula in an area renowned for its rugged beauty and unforgettable scenery. It is an ideal base for exploring the Kerry sights such as the Dingle Peninsula, Killarney National Park, The Ring of Kerry or to just take a stroll on nearby Inch Beach. We offer Daily Bus Tours with our own Failte Ireland approved Tour Guide, On our 16 seater Bus we will show you the real Hidden Gems of Kerry, aswell as Golf outings, Airport Collections ect. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any queries you may have regarding our Bar, Restaurant, B&B, Bus Hire, walking routes or the ‘ideal’ fishing spot. Make our home your home – away from home. We look forward to meeting you soon.
After a day of touring hiking or recreation in the beautiful surroundings of the Dingle peninsula, relax in our cosy pub with real fires and enjoy the banter or sing a long with locals and visitors alike. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any queries you may have regarding golf clubs, walking routes or the ‘ideal’ fishing spot. Make our home your home – away from home. We look forward to meeting you soon.
It is an ideal base for exploring the Kerry sights such as the Dingle Peninsula, Killarney National Park, The Ring of Kerry or to just take a stroll on nearby Inch Beach which provides a safe swimming area and is also popular with windsurfers and horseback riders.
Languages spoken: English
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Kerry County Museum6.4 miles
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Siamsa Tire Theatre6.5 miles
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The Kerries Golf Club6.9 miles
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Fenit Sea World8.3 miles
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Beaufort Golf Course9 miles
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Inch Strand9.1 miles
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Kerry Bog Village Museum9.1 miles
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Kate Kearney's Cottage9.3 miles
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Dooks Golf Links9.5 miles
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Tralee Golf Club9.5 miles
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Carrantuohill Mountain12.2 miles
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Mountain Slieve Mish Mountains0.6 miles
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River River Maine1.2 miles
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Ocean/Sea Atlantic Ocean6.2 miles
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Mountain Torc Waterfall6.2 miles
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Lake Killarney Lakes9.3 miles
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Lake Caragh Lake9.3 miles
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Kerry Airport9.2 miles
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Shannon Airport50.2 miles
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Cork Airport58.2 miles
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Food: Irish
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
4 reasons to choose The Anvil Bar B&B
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The staff speaks English
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Amenities of The Anvil Bar B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Mountain view
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Garden
Kitchen
- High chair
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Bar crawls Additional charge
- Snorkeling Off-site
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Diving
- Cycling
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Windsurfing Additional charge
- Playground
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage Additional charge
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Gift shop
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Newspapers
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Beach umbrellas
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 20 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
The Anvil Bar B&B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about The Anvil Bar B&B
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Guests staying at The Anvil Bar B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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Room options at The Anvil Bar B&B include:
- Double
- Triple
- Family
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Anvil Bar B&B (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Anvil Bar B&B by:
- Car 25min
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The Anvil Bar B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bike tours
- Bar crawls
- Live music/Performance
- Horseback riding
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
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The Anvil Bar B&B has 1 restaurant:
- The Anvil Bar & Restaurant
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Check-in at The Anvil Bar B&B is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, The Anvil Bar B&B is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at The Anvil Bar B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Anvil Bar B&B is 2.4 miles from the center of Castlemaine.
