This is a great place to stay in Kerry. Nell is a fantastic host.
We were travelling in Ireland for 10 days, from Belfast, Derry, into Donegal, Connemara, Clare, through Cork and Kerry. Trying to connect to our Irish roots. Have made many trips to Ireland before, but decided we wanted to spend time exploring The Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula at the end of our Wild Atlantic Way road trip.
Friends told us Tralee would be an ideal base. Authentic Ireland. Using Rick Steves guides, The “Ireland - Blue Guide” and a Dorling Kindersley guidebook on the best drives in Ireland to work out our itinerary. Trying to follow as much of the Wild Atlantic Way as time and the light in early June would allow.
We found this spacious apartment/flat on AirBnB in Tralee, it seemed almost too good to be true. Fourth floor, top of the building, with lift and elevator. Undersold from the pictures. Was better than it seemed online. Stunning views over the mountains of the Dingle peninsula. Able to watch the weather change hour by hour. Great beaches nearby and walks to Blennerville.
Nell is the most thoughtful host. Croissant and local butter on arrival. Fresh flowers, fruit selection and milk in the fridge.
Nell provided us with all the information we needed. The flat is just perfect! Large living space. Kitchen compact and contained everything we needed. Two great double bedrooms. Both ensuite. Fluffy towels provided too. Really nice furnishings. Lots of books on Kerry and Irish poetry and history on hand too.
Nell told us about local pottery (Louis Mulcahy) on Slea Head, the best drives, tips on how to book a table at the best (some Michelin rated) restaurants in Dingle (Out of the Blue, Fish Box), Tralee (The Grand Hotel) and the rest of Kerry. We were given tips on routes and sites on the Ring of Kerry, from Derrynane to Killarney National Park. The scary drive that is the Conor Pass. The Geraldine exhibition at the local Tralee museum was quirky, but great fun.
As a local, Nell also has great in-depth knowledge of the complex local history of Tralee, Kerry and Ireland. Would recommend highly.
We will book again.