Adrienne Egan review 26 Nov 2012
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Really warm welcoming atmosphere in Anne's House. Whilst very professional and comfortable B&B, I had the feeling of staying with a friend, I appreciated this as I was travelling alone.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Just do it! Its a wonderful house and Anne is a wonderful host.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, Anne seems very committed to the community and buys at the local market. Her house is a wonderful eco build. She is also very involved in local community development.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Really excellent, I've already passed the B&B details on to friends and will most definitely be returning.
Lisa Gerrard review 8 Aug 2011
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The breakfasts! Sitting in a beautiful kitchen, with enormous views of the mountains, being fed amazing food: muesli soaked in apple juice, yoghurt, fruit salad, gluten free toast, goat's cheese, smoked salmon, sun dried tomatoes, tea (black or lots of herbals, made from fresh herbs - we had meadowsweet and horsetail with a touch of mint) or coffee, freshly squeezed juice... it was fabulous!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Give yourself plenty of time to find the place. Distances are a little longer than given, eg the road out of Kenmare seems to go on forever before take the left turn onto a 'B' road, which then becomes a track. The track part of the route also goes on a long time.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes. The house is very low impact, and Anne buys food from the local market.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent. The location is superb - excellent for exploring the Beara Peninsula, or heading north to Iveragh Peninsula. Kenmare is a beautiful town with lots of excellent eateries and there is stunning countryside everywhere you look. We could have spent a day exploring the area around the B&B, on foot, but sadly didn't have the time.
Kate Grubb review 2 Oct 2009
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Anne's generous spirit
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Speak to Anne re directions before you get to Kenmare
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, most definitely
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Although I wouldn't use the term 'I am reborn', this was quite simply the best bed and breakfast I have ever stayed in! The location was beautiful, the house stunning, the town of Kenmare a real treat, the breakfast a whole food feast and Anne's manner is a perfect balance of trust and hospitality. I can't thank her enough. If you are heading to
the south west corner of Ireland and you are passionate about 'proper food', ecological building and great conversation then I cannot recommend this B&B highly enough.
Rose Mayne review 20 Aug 2009
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Ann gave a warm and accommodating welcome in her beautiful home. The situation was amazing surrounded as it was by rushing rivers and misty mountains. We were delighted to be able to cook some local fish in her large kitchen and really felt at home there.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Ask Ann to meet you on the main road.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Ann used all local produce and is in the process of starting up her garden. The building of her house is a model of what can be done.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
This was an excellent place to stay to explore the beauty of south west Ireland.
Jane review 5 Aug 2009
Through Responsibletravel we booked a B&B for 2 nights at Kenmare, Ireland. Anne who owns the accommodation (at Gerhadiveen) was very prompt in her response to our request. On her own initiative she emailed with excellent directions to her place and also gave us suggestions for restaurants and possible walks in the area. As Anne pointed out in her write up, her B&B has only recently started receiving guests and is not a formal B&B... it is the kind that my husband and I enjoy... more like visiting someone's home. We were greeted by Anne and served tea and biscuits in her lovely and sunny living room. Breakfast was enjoyable with local jams, honey, bread, salmon, cheese, fruit etc. The room was comfortable (could have done with curtains which Anne is planning to put up in the near future) but no TV or coffee/tea making facilities etc. This was not a problem as Anne said we could use her kitchen if we needed to. The house is interesting as it is built with eco principles... hemp walls, thermal mass well etc. Also enjoyed reflexology therapy which Anne offers herself at a reasonable rate. Overall a good stay!
