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The Old School House B&B

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

About this property

Historic Setting: The Old School House B&B in Ballinskelligs offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a private beach area, lush garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to all travellers. Dining Experience: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, and fresh fruits enhance the morning meal. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy fishing, skiing, and cycling nearby. The property provides free on-site parking, live music, and a tour desk to explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ana
Ireland Ireland
“The Old School House used to be an actual school that housed 75 kids. The place is big and the main room in the house bring you back in time. We had amazing conversations with Dominick and Lillian and of course the sweetest Phoebe. The garden of...”
Taisа
Ukraine Ukraine
“From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. This B&B is run by a wonderful, welcoming family who made us feel like part of their own. The location is easy to find and set in a beautiful area, perfect for a relaxing stay. The breakfast...”
Marek
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“We had a truly pleasant stay in a cozy, no-frills room with a private bathroom that was absolutely sufficient for our needs. Breakfast was simple but satisfying, with a choice between bacon and eggs or pancakes, complemented by some bread with jam...”
Ciara
Ireland Ireland
“We loved our hosts Lillian and Dominick they were so welcoming so lovely we felt very comfortable from the minute we went in.”
Georgina
Italy Italy
“The charm of the building and the friendliness of the staff”
Ashleigh-jade
South Africa South Africa
“The host, family and staff exceeded all our expectations. I would love to visit again. This location is perfect for a Irish mountain weather experience 👌 we enjoyed this memorable pause in journey, thank you!”
Barry
Ireland Ireland
“Breakfast was lovely location was great for where we were visiting”
Annette
Ireland Ireland
“Great location, lovely hosts, brilliant & magical breakfast, great selection to choose from”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lilian and Dominic are the perfect hosts. Warm and friendly. Such great fun. And oh the stories!!!”
Monique
Netherlands Netherlands
“Our host was briljant! We were so happy to meet him! A wonderful man I can say.”

Managed by Lillian and Dominick

Company review score: 9.4Based on 144 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are too middle-aged fun loving and interesting people who love to sing together and make people happy ,we love to tell our guests about the history of the house and share a few laughs by the fire in the evening.

Property information

You will love our house if you are a teacher or have an interest in history ,our house was a school during the famine.We have some old school records dating back to 1911.

Neighbourhood information

We are on the Wild Atlantic Way and close to Skellig Michael where the new star wars movie was made.We are the home of the monks of Skellig michael their abbey is in Ballinskelligs and we have a loop walk called the way of the monks that passes by the abbey and goes along the beach.we also are in the dark sky reserve so come and see the Stars ...

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old School House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Old School House B&B 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.