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The Ford

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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Property highlights

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 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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is just incredible! About 6km out of Kenmare, the Ford is situated right on the banks of a beautiful river surrounded by rolling green hills. It feels like a very special place.”
Robert
Ireland Ireland
“Beautiful location, very comfortable room and friendly host. Despite needing to leave very early, we were able to have breakfast.”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Host was most welcoming and friendly. Lovely location next to an actual ford.”
Jane
New Zealand New Zealand
“Cosy room with a great view. Lovely host and nice breakfast.”
Nika
Ireland Ireland
“Surroundings are amazing! Very clean and welcoming house. 🫶”
Marco
Italy Italy
“Wonderful house surrounded by nature, a quiet and pleasant place for walks along the stream. Delicious breakfast with a view of the nature. Thank you Lisa.”
Juliane
Germany Germany
“Cute and coziest b&b i‘ve ever Seen with an amazing breakfast”
Romeo
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Friendly staff and beautiful location far away from caos”
Rafael
Spain Spain
“Great place to stay near Kenmare. Pretty house and an amazing breakfast. The room was very cute. Lovely place.”
Lindsey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lisa was a lovely host! The rooms were beautiful, bed comfortable and the breakfast was the best! The location is scene and peaceful.”

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.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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.
Parties
Parties/events are 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.