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The Purple Heather

Glencar Rd | Gap of Dunloe, Killarney, Ireland
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The Purple Heather
Ranked #72 of 130 Killarney B&B and Inns
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Sevres, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Nice B&B, clean and comfortable. The room was not very large, but nonetheless, all the essentials were there. The mattress could stand a renewal though. The host was welcoming and helpful. Very good breakfast. Good value for money.

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Dublin, Ireland (American)
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012

Charming hosts, clean rooms, and good breakfast. Would highly recommend this location to anyone traveling with a car around the ring of Kerry or who will be exploring Gap of Dunloe.

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Anderson, South Carolina
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Tom and Nora were very hospitable, helpful, and recommended Kate Kerney's for dinner which was wonderful. There were 2 of us traveling(ladies) and they made us feel welcomed, The rooms were small with 2 twin beds. The linens were wonderful and room beautifully decorated. The room served is purpose for us. Would stay here again. Great location, close to gap... More

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Benllech, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2011

Ideal location for exploring the Gap of Dunloe. Clean and well decorated room. Charming host . Good breakfast

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Valley Stream, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

My GPS in Ireland sucked so it was a bit tough to find the place, but it was an adorable little house and the host was very nice. The room was a bit small, but it was clean and served our purpose. My friend and I had a delicious breakfast the next morning and were on our way with a... More

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dallas
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39 reviews 39 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2010

We loved the purple heather. Very very gracious hosts. the location was perfect. We hiked the Gap of Dunloe, and we were about an hour drive to Skellig. Our hosts dried out clothes, without even asking. Full and very good Irish Breakfast. All in all a flawless setting and good experience.

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New Castle, Pennsylvania
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2010

We stayed at this bed and breakfast during a very cold 2 nights in Killarney, with an outside temperature of 30 - 40 degrees. They turned off their heat while we were there and just had a light blanket on the bed. We were freezing! The shower in our room was so tiny that if you dropped the soap, you... More

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South Jordan, Utah
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2009

If you find yourself wanting to travel to the Killarney region in Ireland, I have two pieces of advice for you: 1) Stay at The Purple Heather B&B and 2) Take advantage of the pony and trap ride through the Gap of Dunloe. We arrived late to The Purple Heather on a dark, rainy night. We got lost a bit... More

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Palm Coast, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2009

Tim and Nora were gracious hosts. Tim was very helpful in planning our itinerary. We stayed at the B & B for two nights. The beds were the most comfortable of our entire stay in Ireland. Plus they had heated blankets. Bathrooms were nice and new with power showers and plenty of hot water. Breakfast was very good. Nice sitting... More

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West Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2008

We spent two days at the Purple Heather and I wished we would have spent more time there. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the breakfast was lovely. Tim and Nora our hosts were wonderful people. The B&B was in the heart of the area of Ireland I love most of all.

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Address: Glencar Rd | Gap of Dunloe, Killarney, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Munster > County Kerry > Killarney
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Free Parking
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Ranked #72 of 130 B&Bs / Inns in Killarney
Price range (per night): $66 - $99
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