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Reviews of A house and a half on Beara peninsula

St. Josephs Villas, Castletownbere, Ireland

#10 of 15 hotels in Castletownbere

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 76 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Basic but nice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely peaceful atmosphere and great host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't think of anything!

    Jacinta was very welcoming and attentive to our needs. Nice welcome basket of goodies. Very quiet location with outdoor table on private patio. Kitchen has every appliance you could think of.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    7.0
    Good location in Castletownbere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    While we knew when booking that the toilet and shower were in a seperate little pod, we were surprised this didnt have a key to lock it, or even a little bolt on the inside! The lock on the door to main pod is a little dodgy, and the door itself isnt sealed well if the weather was cold. While the property is superficially clean, some items were grimy and need replacing, e g kitchen bin and dustpan/brush.

    Great location, 10 minutes walk from the town. Beara Way accessable by foot from this acommmodation. Plenty of kitchen equipment for self-catering, and bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    8.0
    Quirky, cosy spot close to town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the price, there should at least have been some teabags in the kitchen! Also the lights in the kitchenette are not working.

    Quirky place and very cosy. Comfy bed. Very well equipped kitchenette appliance wise (air fryer, microwave, toasted sandwich maker). Short walk into town.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No key to lock toilet/shower next door

    Lovely location, ideal for a weekend stay

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    10
    Great place and excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could not have asked for anymore! Well equipped with everything you need bar yourself and your clothes

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Popping next door for the.loo.

    Gadgets in kitchen, Comfort, underfloor heating.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    8.0
    Some nice quiet rest and relaxation time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    On arrival had no idea how to get in but we asked one of the neighbors in a nearby house who explained the keys were probably in the door. Rang the owner and she put us right also,

    The location was nice in a very quiet area but yet within walking distance to the town. Nice views from the seating area. The pod itself had everything we needed for our stay bonus points for the air-fryer . The bathroom pod was enormous . The bed was extremely comfortable had a great nights sleep.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay , Jacinta was really nice to deal with , would recommend it !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The air fryer and hot plate stopped working but we used microwave

    Lovely pod , very comfortable stay

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    9.0
    The best three days vacation I've had in Ireland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing i can think of

    The location was very quiet and private. The host was exceptional and kind. The location and area was excellent . I loved the old style township. Drives along the Beara Peninsula were breathtaking

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely comfortable stay. Very cosy and warm and very close to the town.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and cosy accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The door handle and one of the lights probably need maintenance but we have managed.

    The little pod was very cute. The bed had a electrical blanket on which helped alot as we were there in winter. The snacks that the host ( i think her name is Jacinta) left us was very kind of her and made us feel special. Although the bathroom is separate from the room it was not a isue and it was nice and cozy.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    10
    Very nice and special location at ring of Beara!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very nice and special tiny house with excellent bathroom in the additional half house! Own terrace with harbour view and neighbour cat. Ring of Beara is much nicer than Ring of Kerry, and this is a very nice spot to stay!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice place, very nice host. We loved it

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were very pleased with our stay. Great value for money. No complaints.

    Jacinta was very friendly, pleasant and very welcoming. We loved the experience of the pod. It was very comfortable, warm and cosy and well equipped. The location was ideal to tour the peninsula. We loved our stay and would definitely return again.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really, even the odd day of mist and rain didn't cause us any problems.. If it was raining drying wet gear in the bathroom pod work fine. Towels didn't dry off but they were replaced when we asked .

    To be honest we were a bit anxious about the split buildings but had no need to worry. We had a great stay, very comfortable and very well equipped main pod with ample kitchen utensils and seating and great bathroom. We had a great five days , very quiet all the time. Even though houses are in close proximity it is very private. Only visitor was a friendly black cat..Jacinta was a great host, lovely treats on arrival and any request was no problem. Robert advised us on where to visit.. Perfect for walking into castletownbere and to the ferry for Bere Island.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay over for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very clean, well kept property. Everything thing you need is there, toilet and shower are located 'next door' to the pod with bedroom, kitchen facilities. A short 5mins walk into the village. Safe and no issues at all.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2024

    10
    Fabulous relaxing pod
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great

    Everything we needed for a relaxing stay.Great kitchen with all appliances needed.Lovely bathroom with great shower and even a dressing table.Very comfy bed and only a short walk to the town.Very helpful host.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    10
    Just marvellous . The weather made the trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No negatives

    Within walking distance of town while allowing easy access to Beara Peninsula. You could cone and go as you pleased.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Great place, super comfy and everything needed for a couple of days.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    10
    Loved it would go back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very short walk to the shop’s and restaurants. Very peaceful at night easy to relax.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    8.0
    Clean and cosy property that provides everything you need (even an air fryer!)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and nice property with absolutely everything you need for a comfortable stay!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2023

    9.0
    Superb place to stay and explore the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Very clean, practical and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom outside in other cabin but was your own private bathroom. Very warm arriving but cooled down by night time

    Lovely cabin, had everything needed, would stay again if in area

    Stayed in July 2023

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