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Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
West End Kilfinane, Limerick V35 KX59 Ireland
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A hostel built for grown ups with hotel quality at affordable prices Located in the picturesque mountain village of Kilfinane, Co. Limerick, offering the ultimate in comfort, cleanliness, space and hospitality. Features: -Exceptionally well equipped self catering kitchen -Hotel grade mattresses -Egyptian cotton linen -Large dining room with banquet table -Spacious and cosy sitting room with open log fire. -Large screen T.V.’s with netflix. -Wifi throughout the common areas. -Numerous hot, high powered showers kept pristine clean and well maintained. -Foosball table, piano, guitars, board games -Secure off street car park -Drying room, bike wash area and secure bike lock up. Activities locally -Mountain biking -Clay pigeon shooting -Horse trekking -Hill walking -Road biking. -Yoga walks -J J’s Brewery tours A little further afield -Aqua park offering kayaking, axe throwing, jacobs ladder, abseiling and many more -Go Karting -Adventure park offering exciting outdoor activities including bushcraft, paintballing, survival courses, 3D archery, splatball. Location -Shops, pubs, restaurant and take-aways are just a stroll up the street. -40 minutes from Limerick city and 50 minutes from Cork city.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Bicycle rental
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Horseback riding
Archery offsite
Water park offsite
Board games / puzzles
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
First aid kit
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Sofa
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Non-smoking rooms
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Modern
Languages Spoken
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Location
West End Kilfinane, Limerick V35 KX59 Ireland
Getting there
10 Restaurants
within 10 kilometers
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For the second year running the pink ladies hockey club went to Ballyhoura luxury hostel for their annual end of season weekend away. It is unusual for our team to choose the same place 2 years in a row but our experience was so positive from the previous year, and we felt so welcomed not to mention the facilities were perfect!!
Teresa and Seamus were very welcoming, were there if we needed them, yet gave the group their own space so had the best of both worlds!
The bedroom accommodation was to a very high standard with extremely comfy beds. The showers were perfect and always had hot water. The kitchen has everything you need with 2 cookers and an extremely large fridge. The dining area is a large area with plenty of seating. Our group was approx 30 and there was plenty of room for us to dine together. A separate large sitting room with a big open fire, a tv and super comfy couches allowed for cozy nights to play with either the board games they provided or ones we brought ourselves. I thought it was a nice touch that they provide musical instruments there too (2 guitars and a piano).
Overall I can’t praise this place enough. I would happily come back with or without a large group as I know they have a double room now to rent too if I was to just visit with my partner. Ballyhoura has great horse riding, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting and mountain walks near by, and it’s a beautiful part of the country.
Would highly recommend Ballyhoura luxury hostel and imagine they have plenty of repeat visitors because the hospitality is top notch.
Teresa and Seamus were very welcoming, were there if we needed them, yet gave the group their own space so had the best of both worlds!
The bedroom accommodation was to a very high standard with extremely comfy beds. The showers were perfect and always had hot water. The kitchen has everything you need with 2 cookers and an extremely large fridge. The dining area is a large area with plenty of seating. Our group was approx 30 and there was plenty of room for us to dine together. A separate large sitting room with a big open fire, a tv and super comfy couches allowed for cozy nights to play with either the board games they provided or ones we brought ourselves. I thought it was a nice touch that they provide musical instruments there too (2 guitars and a piano).
Overall I can’t praise this place enough. I would happily come back with or without a large group as I know they have a double room now to rent too if I was to just visit with my partner. Ballyhoura has great horse riding, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting and mountain walks near by, and it’s a beautiful part of the country.
Would highly recommend Ballyhoura luxury hostel and imagine they have plenty of repeat visitors because the hospitality is top notch.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from BallyhouraHostel, Front Office Manager at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
Responded 10 Apr 2020
What a well thought out, kind and helpful review, thank you so much!! We were so happy that your group booked with us again as we thoroughly enjoyed having you stay with us on both occasions. As usual, it was a pleasure speaking with you while you were here and we look forward to when you can come to visit us again. All our best, Teresa and Séamus
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Actually we were on the way to Galway but it was to far. So we just looked up at the network and found that Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel. Teresa and Saémus were amazing! They just welcomed us, told us a nice viewing point and a place to have a dinner and a Guinness.
The furnish is absolutely lovely and the beds very cozy!
You gave to bring something to eat for your own but there is also a little bit free food in the kitchen.
In the evening Shames gave us a lot of information for places to visit the next days.
All in all, if I come back to Ireland, I will definitely come back to Teresa and Saémus!
The furnish is absolutely lovely and the beds very cozy!
You gave to bring something to eat for your own but there is also a little bit free food in the kitchen.
In the evening Shames gave us a lot of information for places to visit the next days.
All in all, if I come back to Ireland, I will definitely come back to Teresa and Saémus!
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from BallyhouraHostel, Front Office Manager at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
Responded 10 Apr 2020
It was lovely having the two of you stay with us a few weeks ago and your timing was good! We are so happy that you enjoyed yourselves during your short time here and we would love to have you both back again in the future. Thank you so much for writing this wonderful review for us, you're so kind. Take care of yourselves! Teresa and Séamus
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Booked the entire place at the start of March for my brothers Stag. I cannot recommend Ballyhoura hostel enough.
From the moment we entered this beautiful premises our hosts Seamus and Teresa made us feel so welcome.
Advised of places to eat and drink for the weekend and they were full of local knowledge. Wonderful hosts who are great craic.
We opted to have food cooked for us in the hostel. Seamus made us a Full Irish Breakfast each morning and we had a delicious curry on Friday night followed by a very tasty roast beef dinner on the Saturday evening. All top notch.
Don't be fooled by the name this is no regular hostel, more like a five star hotel. With beautiful wooden furniture dotted throughout this immaculately clean premises, it was a joy to stay here. Dining room is massive and the sitting room has a well stocked open fire for those cold evenings. Beds are super comfy, great after a hard day exploring the picturesque Limerick countryside.
Would highly recommend staying here as a large group. You will not be disappointed
From the moment we entered this beautiful premises our hosts Seamus and Teresa made us feel so welcome.
Advised of places to eat and drink for the weekend and they were full of local knowledge. Wonderful hosts who are great craic.
We opted to have food cooked for us in the hostel. Seamus made us a Full Irish Breakfast each morning and we had a delicious curry on Friday night followed by a very tasty roast beef dinner on the Saturday evening. All top notch.
Don't be fooled by the name this is no regular hostel, more like a five star hotel. With beautiful wooden furniture dotted throughout this immaculately clean premises, it was a joy to stay here. Dining room is massive and the sitting room has a well stocked open fire for those cold evenings. Beds are super comfy, great after a hard day exploring the picturesque Limerick countryside.
Would highly recommend staying here as a large group. You will not be disappointed
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â Bring cash for the local pubs as most of them don't take Cards. There is a bank machine in the...
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The place is pristine clean and very warm- something I always worry about when going to a new place. I had a great experience with this hostel. The showers, kitchen and the dorms were unbelievably clean, the bed was very comfortable and we were made feel very welcome and at home:)
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from BallyhouraHostel, Front Office Manager at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
Responded 10 Apr 2020
We are so glad that you felt at home while you were here, it's what we want. It was really lovely to meet you and thank you for writing this excellent review, we really appreciate it. Until the next time, take care and thanks. Teresa and Séamus
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Ballyhoura Hostel is fabulous, extremely clean, the bed is so comfy, the sitting room is very relaxing and inviting. Teresa and Séamus went above and beyond for our group and made a special effort with the delicious food. I would highly recommend staying here, you will not be disappointed.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from BallyhouraHostel, Front Office Manager at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
Responded 10 Apr 2020
That's a great heading and a wonderful review, thank you so much!! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us so much, it's great to hear. We hope you'll come back and stay again sometime in the future. Until then, take care of yourself and thanks again! Teresa and Séamus
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excellent location in small village near to shops and cafes/pubs and short drive from Ballyhoura mountain bike as well as wild dog clay pidgeon shooting. very very clean with well kitted out dining, living, reception and kitchen areas. great drying room and some outdoor space for sitting the evening sun. Seamus and Theresa very helpful, friendly, informed and accommodating of requests. they even posted on some items our kids left behind.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Room Tip:Â all rooms are good. most face onto inner courtyard while the street ones are onto a quiet...
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Response from Seamus Nunan, Owner at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
Responded 17 Aug 2021
Dave, thanks a million for this fantastic review. We thoroughly enjoyed having yourself and your group here and we're delighted that you were so happy with your stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. All our best and hi to the gang! Thanks, Teresa
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Teresa and Séamus were very accommodating and welcoming. Teresa's ability to remember all our names was impressive and a nice touch. Food was lovely and facilities were very clean and modern. Customer service was top notch overall. Continued success.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from BallyhouraHostel, Front Office Manager at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
Responded 10 Apr 2020
Thank you so much, this is a really wonderful review and we're just delighted that you found the customer service to be top notch and that you were so happy with your stay. We had a great weekend with your group and thoroughly enjoyed having you all here. Thanks again and take care of yourself. All our best, Teresa and Séamus
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My wife and I stay here for a hiking/biking trip to Ireland and I can’t imagine going anywheres else. Out of our two week Ireland stay, Ballyhoura luxury hostel was by far the highlight of our adventure. We had the opportunity to socialize with the owners and other tenants which was an absolute blast. Do yourself a favour and call Seamus and Teresa and book immediately, you will not be disappointed. We will definatly be back at some point to visit again and soak up more of what Kilfinane has to offer.
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from BallyhouraHostel, Front Office Manager at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
Responded 28 Jun 2018
I think your review is fantastic Marshall, you are so kind. It was brilliant meeting the two of you and I'm so happy that you celebrated your birthday here with us. I really look forward to meeting you both again in the future. Thanks again for staying with us and for leaving this excellent review. All our best, Teresa and Séamus
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I was a solo female traveller on the road on a budget and booked this hostel over the phone, as arriving in the area early was advised I couldn’t book in till after 3pm. So I went off for a walk and enjoyed a drink in the sun. Headed to check in at 3.50 to be told my bed had been given to another traveller. 3 tourists had booked in and brought an extra lad and the hostel left me high and dry. Not impressed. Hostel owner found a b&b but wasn’t what I was after
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from BallyhouraHostel, Front Office Manager at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
Responded 20 Jun 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review us. Yes, you had booked over the phone that afternoon to stay with us, we had one bed left and you agreed to take it. A group of International visitors, who had booked online some days previously, arrived with an extra person. A group of four would have found it very difficult to find alternative accommodation on that May Bank Holiday weekend. We organised a bed for you in our local B&B here in the village and rang you to inform you before you arrived to check in. As you were nearby, you called in and we explained the situation and called the B&B again to ensure you would only be charged the same rate as you would have paid staying with us. We know that the local B&B is of high quality and run by two lovely people so we were happy that we had found you excellent alternative accommodation and only a three minute walk from our hostel. We are delighted that you also found the B&B to be excellent as we can see from the 5 star review you gave them on Tripadvisor. We feel we did as much as we could and we’re disappointed that you felt you were left ‘high and dry’.
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Had a brilliant stay in the hostel, stayed in a family room and the bed was one of the most comfortable I have come across in any accommodation I've stayed in !! Everything about the hostel Has been set up for the convenience and comfort of the guests. Seamus and Teresa couldn't be more welcoming and helpful, they offered great advice about local walks and activities, they truly offered the personal touch and made our stay extremely pleasant. I highly recommend Ballhoura Luxury Hostel to any and all, we'll certainly be back
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from BallyhouraHostel, Front Office Manager at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
Responded 6 Oct 2017
We really enjoyed having you and your wife stay with us and we hope you can come back again soon. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this excellent review, it's so good of you. We're delighted that you had a good time and enjoyed the hostel and the area. Thanks again, Teresa and Séamus
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PRICE RANGE
€166 - €185 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty LimerickLimerick
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel?
Nearby attractions include Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail (4.1 km) and Kilfinane Motte (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel?
Top room amenities include an oven, a seating area, and a sofa.
What food & drink options are available at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Molly's Restaurant and Takeaway, Spruce & Willow, and Kellehers.
Are there any historical sites close to Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Kilfinane Motte (0.3 km).
Is Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.