Bed and Breakfast The Anvil Bar B&B
Boolteens, Castlemaine, Ireland – Great location - show map
The 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 AmericaThis is a cute place right above a restaurant that is family owned and operated. The place was so cute, the breakfast incredible. Our host had terrific recommendations and stories! It was such a personal touch. We had such a great time. It's also a great location. We would definitely recommend staying here.
United States of AmericaLovely people, nice and cosy hotel room. Good food and always time for some extra advices for our daily trips around Killarney. Thank you, Liz!
GermanyThe owner was exceptional! She spent time with us, excellent information about the area and weather and history. Went out of her way to do us a special favor.
United States of AmericaGreat pub with very comfortable guest rooms; all of the rooms were very well equipped with private bathrooms, comfortable beds and very clean. Breakfast was also very enjoyable, with full Irish breakfasts offered. The pub is in a lovely part of Kerry, and staff were very welcoming. Overall, very good value for money.
IrelandEverything! Great value in an excellent location for local sightseeing.
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The Anvil Bar B&B
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One of our top picks in Castlemaine.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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Very Good Coffee!
Free Parking Available On Site
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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
What's nearby *
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Kerry County Museum6.5 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 miles
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Kerry Bog Village Museum9.1 miles
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Kate Kearney's Cottage9.4 miles
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Dooks Golf Links9.5 miles
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Tralee Golf Club9.5 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Helena's Local Shop Supermarket1.2 miles
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Bensons Quickpick/ Grocery store Supermarket3.1 miles
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Miltown Farmers Market Market3.7 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Slieve Mish Mountains Mountain0.6 miles
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River Maine River1.2 miles
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Atlantic Ocean Ocean/Sea6.2 miles
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Torc Waterfall Mountain6.2 miles
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Killarney Lakes Lake9.3 miles
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Caragh Lake Lake9.3 miles
Closest Airports *
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Kerry Airport9.2 miles
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Shannon Airport50.2 miles
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Cork Airport58.2 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Carrantuohill Mountain12.2 miles
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St. Mary's Cathedral12.9 miles
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FitzGerald Stadium12.9 miles
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INEC14 miles
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Muckross Abbey15.1 miles
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Muckross House15.2 miles
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Moll's Gap16.9 miles
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Amenities of The Anvil Bar B&B Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Garden
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
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
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Beach umbrellas
Front Desk Services
- 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
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Gift shop
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
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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
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.
| 0 - 3 years |
Can use a crib
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FREE |
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Can use an extra bed
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€ 20 per child, per night | |
| 4+ years |
Can use an extra bed
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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.
