Valhalla BnB
Valhalla Ring of Kerry Road Capparoe, Blackwater, Kenmare V93 T266 Ireland
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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitised in high-temperature wash
- Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
- Stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
Updated 16/06/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Updated 16/06/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Bed & Breakfast - Located directly on the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way, Valhalla overlooks the Beara Peninsula and the magnificent Kenmare Bay – Eircode V93 T266. The Ring of Kerry golf club and restaurant is just down the road and has to have the best golf club views ever! We are located 10 km from Kenmare and 16 km from Sneem. Kenmare is a colourful town with lots to offer including crafts, theatre, galleries and a large choice of restaurants and cafes to suit all budgets.
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Free parking
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Free breakfast
Hiking
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Non-smoking hotel
Bar / lounge
Breakfast available
Special diet menus
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Valhalla Ring of Kerry Road Capparoe, Blackwater, Kenmare V93 T266 Ireland
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I can't say enough good things about our stay here with Barry and Jens. They were fairly perfect hosts. They were very professional while being warm and engaging. It felt like being welcomed into someones home while being a surprisingly luxurious experience all at the same time. It is incredibly clean and well furnished. The bedroom, guest sitting room and breakfast spaces were beautiful and interesting with a gorgeous view over Kenmare Bay and the Beara peninsula beyond. A 3-course breakfast was really well presented and delicious. Lots of local knowledge if you want it. Easy drive to good restaurants in Kenmare. It is on a large property well away and up a hill from the road. It was refreshing to be away from the town and anyone else but 10 min drive to town when needed. We only stayed two nights but more would be ideal. It is right on the Ring of Kerry drive and a perfect central location to do easy day trips for Ring of Kerry, Beara peninsula, and Killarney National Park. We stayed as part of a longer road trip but there is great advantage to staying one place and doing day trips versus moving from place to place. This is the perfect location to base yourself out of for a few days of exploring by car. Wishing you both all the best and hope to return some day.…
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: All rooms similar, Slightly more for a seaview room. Sea view is available from breakfast,...
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Response from Barry Nolan, Owner at Valhalla BnB
Responded 6 days ago
Many thanks Chris for this wonderful review. We are delighted that you felt at home with us and we were sorry to see you leave. You sum up your stay and describe Valhalla perfectly and both of us that you will be back to discover more of Kerry and West Cork in the near future. Thanks again, your words are very much appreciated.
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We loved this BnB. The views from the room were incredible, even on the rainy day which happened to be the case when we arrived. It was a short stay for us but the room had everything we needed and the house was impeccable. Hosts were very nice and gave us tips on Kenmare pubs, which turned out to be accurate. Breakfast was great, especially home made jams. It is few km from Kenmare so keep it in mind if you are looking for something that is walking distance from the pubs. We would definitely come back if visited Ireland in the future.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you for the beautiful review. We are so happy that you loved our little piece of heaven and look forward to welcoming you back at some point in the future.
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This was my favourite place by far on our trip around Ireland. Barry and Jens, you were the best hosts! We felt so at home and loved our packed breakfast for the drive, plus Jens cakes (pls mail them to Australia). The view from the front of the house is unreal and I wish we had more time to sit in the living room and stare at it. It was the perfect base for our Skellig trip and Ring of Kerry and provided a calm quiet place to get some good sleep. If you want somewhere that feels at home but not intrusive, don’t look anywhere else. From the beautiful bed linens and blankets to all the thoughtful touches throughout the rooms, the beautiful breakfast, they have it down. We were so sad to leave! Thank you for a wonderful stay, making us proper coffees and we hope to come back one day, as well as tell everyone else to stay here. Also book direct with them!…
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Barry Nolan, Owner at Valhalla BnB
Responded 30 Apr 2022
Thank you so much for such a great review. We really do appreciate it!!! It was our pleasure hosting you both and we definately are looking forward to welcoming both you and your families and friends to Valhalla in the not too distant future. Many thanks once again and enjoy the rest if your trip. Safe travels. Barry and Jens
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We stayed for three nights at Valhalla, and found it to be an exceptional guesthouse: comfortable, friendly, and sparklingly clean. Spacious bedroom, with snacks, water, and a very good coffeemaker; and fresh, elegant breakfasts. World-class views across Kenmare Bay to Beara. The evident quality of Valhalla stems directly from the attitude of hosts Jens and Barry, who are warm and professional, and happy to share their wide local knowledge. In short, a truly excellent experience.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Barry Nolan, Owner at Valhalla BnB
Responded 19 Oct 2021
Dear Jasmine, Thank you so much for your fabulous review. We were both delighted with it. We really enjoyed having you stay with us and look forward to welcoming you both back very soon. Best regards, Barry and Jens
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I was lucky enough to spend a few years growing up in Sneem..We were looking for somewhere handy to be able to go Fly fishing and sea fishing that was out of town..So So glad we found Barry and Jens and Valhalla!! Beautiful house,Amazing views & Gorgeous Garden.Peaceful 7 Quiet.The room is super clean and cosy and comfortable.The breakfast was wonderful (the eggs are Amazing) Jens and Barry gave us some gorgeous cake to bring fishing with us :-) :-) very thoughtful..it was the perfect location to stay and get to the lake fishing & the sea..10/10 would definitely stay there again
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Responded 9 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review.. your visit was short and sweet and we are both looking forward to welcoming you back sometime soon..p.s. don't tell anyone!!
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The first thing is the view, breathtaking! Next are the wonderful hosts, Barry and Jens, closely followed by the beautiful accommodation, fabulous hospitality, breakfasts (Gary said don't forget to mention the perfect poached eggs), the homemade cakes and jam, the home grown blueberries, the attention to detail, the "above and beyond" attitude of both Barry and Jens to make our holiday so much more than just that, and last, but by no means least, the beautiful lamps, handmade by Jens. Thank you both for looking after us both, but particularly me!! We will definitely recommend and come and stay again if we ever visit your part of the world again. Gary and Cathy xx
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip: Ask for a room at the front with a view of the beautiful lake, but all the rooms are fabulous!
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Response from Barry Nolan, Owner at Valhalla BnB
Responded 30 Sep 2021
Dear Cathy & Gary, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We really appreciate it along with the fact that you chose Valhalla as your BnB on your recent trip. It was great fun having you as guests! Your welcome back anytime. Your review just about covers everything - so once again thank you both :-) By the way, you weren't the problem with the remote control.. it needed new batteries LOL Thanks again and hope to see you both sometime soon again, Barry & Jens xx
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We came to Ireland for a few days travelling from Germany and choose Barry and Jens‘s place on a recommendation. We had a great stay, not only the location can hardly be topped but the welcoming friendliness we received was an absolute pleasure. A beautiful house and garden, nice clean rooms and big breakfast choices made it a wonderful trip. Looking forward to coming back soon.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Barry Nolan, Owner at Valhalla BnB
Responded 31 Aug 2021
Many thanks for choosing Valhalla and for your lovely review. It was our pleasure and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Best regards, Barry & Jens
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We chose this location to be in the heart of the ring of Kerry however off the tourist locations! This was a perfect and definitely the right choice . Barry and Jens are the most wonderful hosts , make you feel at home at their impeccable bed and breakfast with only 4 guest rooms. This creates a lovely atmosphere and with current Corona restrictions in place one feels safe and good all the time. The rooms are each in a different colour scheme and beautifully done , super clean and with a lovely touch to detail. Breakfast is served a la carte and with a large selection of different things (incl. freshly grown berries from the garden) . A joint living room is available for their guests and the house overlooks the beautiful scenery with a magnificent garden ! I’m ready to return.. many thanks Barry & Jens for your hospitality!…
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled
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Responded 24 Aug 2021
Dear Astrid, Many thanks for your lovely review. It was our pleasure hosting you in Valhalla and we are looking forward to welcoming you back at some point in the future. Many thanks once again, Jens and Barry
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We stayed three nights with out hosts Jens and Barry. Their house and gardens were spectacular. Lovely large comfortable room with gorgeous views, very comfortable bed,and great shower. The breakfast was delicious and fresh, plenty to choose from. Jens baked a lovely tasty cake offered to us each day, lovely touch and kept us going for that mid day snack. The house is situated in a beautiful spot not too far to the town for dinner and shopping. The house is only a short drive away to some of the most spectacular sites Our hosts were friendly and helpful they gave us great advice about where to visit and dine. We would highly recommend Valhalla to others and hope to make another visit to them next year.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Barry Nolan, Owner at Valhalla BnB
Responded 6 Sep 2020
Many thanks for your lovely review. We were both delighted to host you here in Valhalla and are looking forward to a repeat visit someday soon. In the meantime stay safe. Thanks again, Barry & Jens
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We recently spent a wonderful week in Valhalla BnB. Jens & Barry could not have done more for us, the superb breakfasts in the sunroom & their advice on places to visit in the area. Our beautiful room had breath taking views of the Beara Peninsula. Would totally recommend staying here. Best wishes, Bryan & Sandra Rogers.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Barry Nolan, Owner at Valhalla BnB
Responded 5 Sep 2020
Dear Sandra and Bryan, Thank you for your lovely review, its very much appreciated. We really enjoyed hosting you here in Valhalla and are delighted that you felt at home with us. We missed you when you left! Hope to catch up again and that you return to Valhalla sometime soon. Once again, many thanks, Barry & Jens
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PRICE RANGE
US$107 - US$125 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Suaimhneas Valhalla Cottage
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty KerryKenmare
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Valhalla BnB
Which popular attractions are close to Valhalla BnB?
Nearby attractions include Gleninchaquin Park (7.9 km), Uragh Stone Circle (3.9 km), and Ballymalis Castle (7.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Valhalla BnB?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Valhalla BnB?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Valhalla BnB?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Strawberry Field, Wharton's Traditional Fish & Chips, and The Boathouse Bistro Dromquinna Manor.
Are there any historical sites close to Valhalla BnB?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Uragh Stone Circle (3.9 km) and Ballymalis Castle (7.4 km).