The Ford

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The Ford

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Overlooking the Sheen River and Caha Mountains, The Ford B&B lies around 11 km from pretty Kenmare on Ireland’s Ring of Kerry. It has free parking and WiFi and offers a range of home-cooked breakfasts. Rooms are elegantly furnished and include a wardrobe and seating area. There is also an en suite shower or bath with a hairdryer and toiletries supplied. A freshly cooked full Irish breakfast is served at The Ford B&B, and the menu also includes homemade pancakes with maple syrup, and Kenmare smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. The Ford is located along the scenic Beara Way, and the Bonane Heritage Park is a 10-minute walk away. You can follow the Kenmare Heritage Trail to see sights including Henry Street and Killowen Church.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eimhear
    Ireland Ireland
    “The Ford was one of the best Bed & Breakfasts I have ever stayed in. The house, was spotless, the room was beautifully decorated, the bed was comfortable, the host was genuinely friendly and the breakfast, which was a choice of Smoked Salmon &...”
  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    “We stayed five nights, doing excursions all around the region. Our room was fantastic, well equipped and decorated and had a great view of the river in front of the house. Our host was very attentive and friendly and prepared us a delicious...”
  • Sandra
    Austria Austria
    “Everything is great. A bit remote, but very quiet and great scenery. Great breakfast, freshly prepared. Rooms clean and bright. Everything was perfect for us.”
  • Wolfgang
    Austria Austria
    “The location is fantastic. And you can hear the babbling brook from your bedroom.”
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful peaceful location, lovely accommodation, clean, comfortable, gorgeous interior, warm welcome from Lisa and fab breakfast”
  • Mhairi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host, the decor & the amazing bed sheets - had an amazing sleep!”
  • Juliano
    Ireland Ireland
    “We had an excellent experience, Lisa was extremely kind and helpful throughout our stay. The place was very clean, well-maintained, and organized, which made a big difference in our comfort. The room had a stunning view of the countryside, with a...”
  • Birgit
    Germany Germany
    “Everything was really extraordinary. Lisa and her family are great hosts. The cosy room is nicely furnished. It has got a fantastic view. The quietness and the comfortable bed allows a very good sleep. The breakfast is absolutely delicious, it...”
  • Bernadette
    Denmark Denmark
    “The Ford is an idyllic B&B in the Irish countryside. It is the perfect place to stay if you are planning to drive the Ring of Kerry and only a 10min drive to the town of Kenmare. It’s cozy, beautifully decorated and the host, Lisa, is extremely...”
  • Charlie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location, lovely family home, comfortable, homely, welcoming and excellent breakfast!!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Ford

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Packed lunches
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules

    The Ford takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:30
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print

    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Later check-in may be possible by arrangement with The Ford B&B.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Ford