Rockvilla
Tranquil Luxury in Beautiful Surroundings
Templenoe, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Tel 00353 64 41331
e-mail: keithrockvilla@eircom.net
KENMARE GUIDE Rockvilla Rooms
Rockvilla B&B Kenmare
on the Ring of KerryRockvilla is a friendly modern B&B in a lovely large garden right on the Ring of Kerry at Templenoe near Kenmare.
We offer excellent comfortable accomodation with really good food and facilities.All rooms have shower & toilet, TV , Central Heating and Tea-Making facilities and there’s lots of easy private parking space.
Credit Crunch Special 30 Euro pps including breakfast !
Single Room 35 Euro (most Kenmare B&Bs now charge 39 to 60 Euro plus .. (some do not even include Breakfast !)
Why not stay in the tranquility of the countryside instead of the noise of the town ?
We also have Single Rooms -a rarity on the Ring of Kerry ! (although these are limited in July and August).
Regrettably we no longer offer evening meals due to rocketing food costs in Ireland.
(We don’t have a drinks license though so please bring your own wine or beer !)
Our large Breakfast Room has a lovely view towards the river and mountains..It’s run by Ann and Keith Jones and you’ll always get a warm welcome at Rockvilla.
It’s a perfect centre for exploring the Ring of Kerry or The Ring of Beara
We’re just 3 miles from Kenmare with it’s great Shops,Restaurants and Pubs.(Thats less than most people drive to the Shops !)
You’ll find us a really good centre for touring and sightseeing .Local amenities include TWO superb Golf Courses (Kenmare and Ring of Kerry)We are only a couple of minutes away from The Ring of Kerry Golf Course.
,Our two Spaniels are Jade and Saffi but they are not permitted to play with Guests !(usually they are very quiet and kept in our private quarters !)
We offer:Salmon,Trout,Beach or Sea Fishing, Horse Riding from Dromquinna Stables a couple of minutes away,Walking on the Kerry Way, Cycling and a super Local Pub (Pat Spillane’s). that serves good food.
We’re just a few minutes drive from Kenmare (locally called Neidin - which means little nest and it really is a cosy Town) where you’ll find traditional music in Pubs almost every night and there’s a wide choice of restaurants there too..we have menus from most Kenmare restaurants for clients to view .
Why not spend a couple of hours on the Seafari exploration voyage which is a fun way to view Kenmare Bay with friendly and knowledgeable local people.
You’ll usually see seals on Seafari trips and maybe even dolphins !
If you’re interested in Archaeology there are literally hundreds of Standing Stones,Stone Circles as well as ruined Castles and Abbeys within easy reach.Killarney is just 22 miles away and offers a fantastically beautiful National Park with Lakes and mountains of an unforgettable nature.
You can also see there Muckross House and Abbey ,the spectacular Torc Waterfall and have a ride in a Jaunting Car or just visit the amazingly well stocked shops(or try a pint of Guinness in the most unusual bar in Ireland - a sweet shop !)
Early in the morning(very early) you can see the deer drinking at the lakeside (if you know where to look !)
Skellig Islands. A trip to the Skellig Islands can also be arranged - it’s a full day tour and includes transport and please take with you a packed lunch and water (The Skellig Islands have no shops !)
On the Skelligs you’ll see a huge colony of PUFFINS (in June,July and August) and Gannets and other Sea Birds (some really close)
We have over 400 local Stone Circles,Standing Stones,Ogham Stones nearby and we’ll direct you to the more accessible ones - oh yes, we also have lots of Castles,Abbeys,Picturesque Harbours and Pubs to visit….Keith can show you the more acccessible ones and tell you about them plus the Buttertubs,Ogham Stones and other ancient sites including a church with a Neolithic head over the door.
Keith also acts as a tour guide and (when available) will show you places and sights that aren’t even in the guidebooks !
Please ask for details of tours available . Glengarrif’s amazing Gardens are just over half an hour’s drive away through spectacular scenery and of course the Ring of Kerry has some of the most stunning scenery in Ireland.
Click Here for our FREE GUIDE TO THE RING OF KERRY ! (informative and True !!!)
There’s Internet Access at Kenmare Post Office and at the Internet Store in Rock Street Kenmare and if you need Computers or supplies we’d also suggest using Leader’s in Beech Street Killarney or The Computer Store in Rock Street Kenmare(both are very helpful and a large number of Internet workstations with very fast access or wireless connections)
Across the River from us you’ll find the Ring of Beara with Spectacular Passes and Mountains,Stone Circles,Picturesque villages and beaches, and there’s even a Leprechaun Pub.
This is a much more rugged land but with it’s own wild beauty and a super nature park at Gleninchaquin with lakes and waterfalls (and a first-class cream tea !).
There’s a colony of Seals and a Heronry near us and they know a good spot when they see it …you can see Herons almost always at Coss Strand beach about a mile away from us.
There’s a wealth of wildlife nearby with Birds,Badgers.wild goats and Deer.Our Bullfinches in Spring are incredible colours - vivid Red !! Double Room Rockvilla B&B
Our very comfortable rooms are all en-suite and have TV and Tea Making Facilities
Directions from Kenmare :
From Kenmare Town Centre follow the signs for SNEEM (N70)
we are just 3 miles along on the right hand side
- we have a big red and white B&B sign
There is plenty of parking space available. !
Rockvilla is much more friendly than most B&B’s and you’ll feel at home here.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Tel 00353 64 41331
e-mail: Keithrockvilla@eircom.net
Please note that we have recently changed our email to the above address.
Here are a few comments from our Guest Book :
Delightful - found all the special little extras A.O.
Excellent warm welcome and food M.W.
Wonderful! After a full day of riding, finding such an house is a present of God ! Thank you ! P.S. Vincennes
“Los mejores muffins de Irelande” Thanks !
A good night’s sleep and a beautiful morning with a smile and breakfast thanks !
Great Muffins and very quiet - Thanks F.F.
Like being at home L.L.
Wish we could stay longer R.C.
Had to leave too soon - Thanks for such a warm welcome . K.H.
DISCLAIMER - we are not responsible for the weather !
Sometimes it’s glorious, sometimes it rains. That’s what Ireland is like !
For details of Outdoor Activities please look at : http://www.kerryoutdoors.com
But there’s only one way to find out how good we really are !!! Come and see us !