The Old Medical Hall

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Medical Hall in Castletownbere offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out services, and an outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, free toiletries, carpeted floors, electric kettles, wardrobes, and TVs. Additional amenities include baths and fireplaces. Local Attractions: Located 3 km from Dunboy and Puxley Castles, 10 km from Hungry Hill, 24 km from Healy Pass, 41 km from Gleninchaquin Park, and 50 km from Kenmare Golf Club. Kerry Airport is 97 km away. Activities: Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding area. The convenient location and comfortable beds are highly appreciated by visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Martin
Spain Spain
“Very good location. Very clean and cossy B&B. Lorna was very nice and everything was ready upon our arrival. Also parking was available in front of the B&B no problem.”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owner greeted us and made us feel very welcome.”
Murt
Ireland Ireland
“Old fashioned feel, but with modern families and comfort in the heart of town. Friendly proprietor. Nice breakfast.”
Bradley
Ireland Ireland
“Loved everything from start to finish, location was great and breakfast was amazing. Lorna looked after us so well.”
David
Ireland Ireland
“Everything was great. Amazing value, fantastic location and a clean comfortable room.”
Fiadhnait
Ireland Ireland
“Perfect for a solo hiker. Really comfortable bed, lovely bathroom. Right in centre of town but quiet at night. Lovely smell of baking in the morning!”
Alih99
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly welcome, comfy bed, safe indoor storage for our bicycles. Although not currently serving breakfasts, Lorna directed us to a cafe just down the road.”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location as shops and bars within walking distance. Accommodates for the solo traveler at a good price. Staff polite and helpful. Several stays there now. Would recommend.”
Leana
Ireland Ireland
“Warm, comfortable room and it is in a fantastic location.”
Una
Ireland Ireland
“The beds were spotless and very comfortable. The shower was great.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by David & Lorna Ramshaw

8.7
Host review score
David & Lorna Ramshaw
Restoration and refurbishment began on The Old Medical Hall in 2014. Formerly known as The Old Medical Hall and as a chemist shop started by Mr Swanton, the building became an intrinsic part of the community of Castletownbere and locals still have anecdotes to tell of Paddy and his customer charms! The building ceased functioning as a chemist in 2003 and remained empty until works began in 2014. Now re-opened in July 2016 and renamed “The Old Medical Hall”, the building comprises of 5 well-appointed bedrooms decorated in period style all with large luxury en-suite bathrooms on the upper two floors. Situated in the heart of Castletownbere, The Old Medical Hall is the ideal base for exploring the spectacular Beara Peninsula, the picturesque villages of Eyeries, Allihies or take a cable car to Dursey Island.
The owners, Lorna & David have been hosting guests for 15 years and look forward to meeting you.
Castletownbere is the second largest fishing port in Ireland and is a small but vibrant town nestled at the heart of the spectacular Beara Peninsula. The town sits between the Caha and Miskish mountains and overlooks the beautiful Berehaven Harbor and Bere Island. It is situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, a 2,500 km tourism trail along the west coast of Ireland. During high season ( March to October) there are daily excursions for whale watching trips and a frequent ferry service to Bere Island. Castletownbere is home to the world famous McCarthy’s Bar along with many other pubs offering great “Craic” and music many nights of the week. There are a number of restaurants serving delicious local foods and the recently opened Beara Coast hotel is fast establishing a reputation for excellent food, especially locally caught fish.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
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Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Medical Hall in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.