Meadowlands Hotel, County Kerry

Advantages: Clean, comfortable, good location for touring Kerry
Disadvantages: None

...We spent some time travelling in the South and West of Ireland and, after landing at Cork and an easy 50 mile drive, stayed the first night at the Kenmare Bay Hotel. The hotel is ideally situated for exploring the beauties of the Kerry countryside, although the day following our stay was wet and misty, which meant that anything more than 50 yards from the roadside on the Ring of Kerry was invisible! The hotel itself is on the large side with 136 rooms, but the service is still personal and friendly. The night we stayed there were a couple of coach trips booked in so early booking for dinner was advisable. The food is locally sourced, cooked well and we can specially recommend the seafood chowder and the Kerry beef. The rooms are spacious and clean and, because they have large windows, appear bright and welcoming. Guests have... Read review

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Advantages: superb accomodation, beautiful place,very hospitable,ideal for young children.
Disadvantages: A long drive from England

...As a family with young children we had tried various holidays in the past ranging from caravans to hotels, none of which had been remotely therapeutic.We had friends in the South of Ireland so decided to look for something in this area. I had been to County Kerry (south West ireland ) in my backpacking days and remembered it as being very dramatic and beautiful. I booked a week at Kennedy's farm online with no problems.We had to send a deposit and for a week in April May June,September or October the cost was 500 EUROS.In July and August this increases to 750 EUROS. I was a little apprehensive as this was a lot of money especially after counting in the cost of the ferry and the general cost of living in Ireland is not cheap.However when we arrived the accomodation was superb.We didn't use the upper part of the house at all... Read review

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Advantages: Central location, friendly attentive staff
Disadvantages: expensive drinks

...& parnips and banoffee pie to follow. We found the per head price which included half a bottle of pinot grigio was very reasonable compared to prices here in Scotland. Overall we had no complaints. the only downside was the price of drinks. Two glasses of wine cost almost £15. I would recomend anyone to use this hotel as a base for a weekend away. It is a two minute walk from Westminster tube, right next door to the BA London Eye and central for everything. If you are looking for a romantic weekend then the County Hall is the one for you. There is a spa on site to pamper you (payable directly) Or if you would like a very special wedding or civil partnership then use this hotel. The events team & banqueting manager do everything they can to help and nothing is too much bother. Whatever you do have a brilliant time at this hotel.... Read review

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