Boasting a spacious garden, Alderwood House is located 2.5 mi from the village of Castlemaine, on the Dingle Penninsula along the Wild Atlantic Way. The award-winning, Blue Flag beach of Inch is 11 mi from the bed and breakfast. Offering mature garden views, the suite comes equipped with an en-suite double bedroom, private lounge and patio area, and a dining room with a private entrance. A breakfast à la carte menu with continental and cooked options are offered at the property. Guests at Alderwood House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Castlemaine, including hiking, riding, golf, surfing and climbing. The lakes of Killarney are 17 mi away, while the port town of Dingle can be reached within 25 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 13 mi from Alderwood House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Castlemaine
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    Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    We wish we could’ve stayed more than one night. We should’ve used it as a hub for multiple nights. It exceeded our expectations, from booking.com I thought we were just getting one of many rooms at a home. We ended up getting a whole suite and...
  • Marie
    Ireland Ireland
    A great base to explore the Dingle Peninsula, Killarney or Tralee. The breakfast is fab cooked by Tim who is an amazing host who goes the extra mile for his guests. He brought me a honey and lemon drink to help soothe a persistent cough. We were...
  • Ernst
    Austria Austria
    We stayed four nights in the suite. Very spaceous with an extra „reading“ room. Perfectly equipped with an outstanding breakfast. It is such a silent place. Perfect to relax. Tim is a great host and gives very detailled information about the area...

Hosted by Tim Lavery

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Tim Lavery
Alderwood House is located at the foot of the Sliabh Mish Mountains, nestled in mature grounds, the Alder Suite offers guests a peaceful, secluded location, yet within 5km of local villages and a 40-minute drive from Dingle and Killarney. The award-winning blue-flag Inch Beach is just 20 minutes drive. Based along the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way, Alderwood House has direct access to stunning hill walks and uninterrupted views of the mountains which form the backbone of the historic and scenic Dingle Peninsula.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Alderwood House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Alderwood House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Alderwood House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Alderwood House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

    FAQs about Alderwood House

    • Room options at Alderwood House include:

      • Suite

    • Alderwood House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Guests staying at Alderwood House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Vegetarian
        • À la carte

      • Check-in at Alderwood House is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

      • Alderwood House is 2.1 miles from the center of Castlemaine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Alderwood House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.