8.6

Reviews of The Anvil Bar B&B

Boolteens, Castlemaine, Ireland

  • 7.0 Good
    James

    Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    The Anvil works very well as a stopover night between the Dingle Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry on the wild Atlantic Way. Pub/ restaurant downstairs is very convenient after a day of driving

  • Jill

    Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    Clean. Staff very helpful.

  • Stephen

    Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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  • Eva

    Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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  • Carlo

    Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    This was a remarkable experience: everything you expect from a traditional family accomodation in Ireland. Delicious food and beers at the bar for a fair price, kind and open personnel, family atmosphere with friendly local guests, free parking, excellent traditional breakfast, clean and spacious rooms. This is a place where you have to go if you visit Ireland. The owner Liz is so kind and smiling, and explained us in detail all the places wirth visiting in the surroundings, like a professional guide. We will definitely come back!

    It was simply perfect!

  • Enrico

    Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    Ottima camera e ottima cena, super Irish breakfast

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  • Paul

    Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    The Staff where extremely welcoming and helpful, we couldn't have hoped for a better host.

  • Katarzyna

    Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    Very nice place = great room above a cool pub. Comfortable beds, everything clean. Great breakfast!

    We arrived after nine pm straight from the airport, after a long journey, and very hungry. The kitchen was closed, which was devastating, but understandable. It would be really nice though to be offered just anything, like a piece of bread - it's not like there's any place for late shopping in the neighborhood, and we told the bartender that we haven't eaten anything. Little gesture, but would really make a difference...

  • Giulia

    Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    Good breakfast and dinner, the host was very kind!

    Breakfast served only after 9 am, a little bit late

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  • Gretchen

    Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    We liked talking with the owners and staff, our room was comfy and clean, good food, good location, interesting blacksmith history.

  • Teresa

    Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    Friendly staff, clean rooms, good shower, good breakfast.

    Small bedroom with just a dormer window.

  • Lisa

    Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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    Location was perfect for exploring the Dingle Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry. The rooms were comfortable and clean. Breakfast was very tasty and there was a good selection of items to choose from. We had dinner in the pub and the fish and chips was fab. They also serve a grand pint of Guinness 😁. Liz, our host was a wealth of information on places to see that we hadn’t included on our itinerary.

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  • Clare

    Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025

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    The owner was lovely and gave us lots of information about places to visit.

  • Liz

    Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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  • Anonymous

    Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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  • Thomas

    Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025

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    Room, food & staff were all exceptional!! Definitely do recommend!!

    There isn’t really anything within walking distance, but plenty of places that are not a far drive at all.

  • 7.0 Good
    Regina

    Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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  • Mégane

    Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025

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    It was great. The breakfast is amazing, the bar is authentic, the location is superbe, the personnel is nice. All well 😊

    We made the reservation for a double bed and we got 2 single beds. But otherwise, everything was great 😊

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  • Scott

    Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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    Very warm welcome

  • Damien

    Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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  • Alina

    Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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  • 7.0 Good
    Jenine

    Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025

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  • Kim

    Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025

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    Perfect location, and above a pub. Beautiful breakfast, and dinners were great. Staff were helpful and really nice. Quite a busy location and there was a top sheet in the bed lol

    Nothing

  • 7.0 Good
    Hannah

    Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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    The family room was perfect for our family of 4. We were able to stay in that room even though it was not what was originally offered at the time of booking on Booking.com. Location was good for exploring Dingle peninsula and Inch Beach. Parking was good. We were there on a Tuesday night, so restaurant/bar was quiet. Really enjoyed the full Irish breakfast that was included.

    I suggest reaching out to the property before to inquire as to the actual availability of room configurations as we ended up booking a second (and unnecessary room) on Booking.com before our trip because the family room was not offered as a selection at the time of booking and we were led to believe we needed to book a full size room to accommodate our party. Property would not issue a refund for the room we didn't end up needing upon arrival. Not sure if if was the fault of the property or website; I understand they could not rent it out and would have lost money, but I also would not have had to pay for a second room we didn't need if it had been offered at the time of booking.

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  • Donna

    Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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    Great pub adjoining.

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