Swallows Rest

Fantastic staff and location. Breakfast is a feast of great home cooking. View from the room is spectacular.

Fantastic breakfast, cereal, fruit salad, yoghurt, then our choice of a cooked breakfast. Catherine’s scrambled eggs were lovely, also her full Irish breakfast. The view from our room was just beautiful, looking out towards hills and farms with sheep and cows. It was so quiet and peaceful staying at Swallows Rest, we loved our stay. Very comfortable bed which was beautifully made up every day. Big bathroom with heater and spotlessly clean.

Nothing, we absolutely loved everything about this B&B.

Gorgeous location, fantastic hosts and lovely comfy room. We had everything we needed, fabulous bathroom and shower. Breakfast was better than most top hotels we’ve stayed at. Catherine and Ray are excellent hosts, and can tell you a lot about the area too.

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We liked everything. The room was immaculately clean and spacious. The breakfast was served fresh every day. Catherine and Ray are very friendly people who are always ready to speak with and help us. The view in front of it is amazing, particularly in the morning in the good weather.

Ray and Catherine are the warmest and most helpful hosts(people) I have encountered in all of my travels. I had a rough day on the Camino Kerry trail from Tralee to Camp so when I finally reached Annascaul around 10pm at night I was exhausted and a bit embaraased I was arriving so late. They were so welcoming and kind and that meant the world to me. The room and bathroom are large and equipped with EVERYTHING you could possibly need and more...think usb ports, hairdryer, tea/coffee(fresh milk) and the bed was the most comfortable of all my stays in Ireland. You will have a beautiful view from your room and back porch of the mountains and green valley. The private breafast room looks out on the gorgeous scenery as well. You will be served The BEST breakfast I had during my 2 week trip around Ireland!!! Amazing full Irish breakfast and many other options provided. I had 2 wonderful days of recovery and exploring the beautiful town and Inch Beach. Ray and Catherine were so knowledgeable about the area and helped me gain my confidence back as I got ready to leave and go onto my next adventures in Ireland. My only regret is not being able to stay longer. This would be a perfect place to stay as a home base to travel the Dingle Pennisula. Thank you Ray and Catherine for your generous hospitality and conversations. Cathleen

Where to start, Catherine and Ray are the most welcoming and lovely hosts! It felt like staying with family. The room is beautiful, lovely and warm, everything from the decor to the bed linen and towels are just perfect. Every little extra touch is thought of! Catherine makes a beautiful breakfast - the scrambled eggs were AMAZING! Sandy, my dog has never been as relaxed in her life either - and was treated to a biscuit each morning from Ray! The view is amazing, it is so peaceful and quiet yet only a few minutes drive from Annascaul. We really enjoyed every second of our stay and were so sad to leave - thank you so much Catherine and Ray, we hope to stay again soon!

Catherine & Ray are amazing! We felt so at home! There is so much attention to detail…the view was absolutely fabulous!!!!! It’s quiet and beautiful. The breakfasts were wonderful! We especially loved Catherine’s scrambled eggs! Yum! It is close to a cute village… Annascaul where everyone is friendly! The Swallows Nest is a must for us on our next trip to Ireland!

Swallows Rest is set in the lovely, lush countryside of Co Kerry, about 4km by car from the village of Annascaul. Not only is the room is spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, but it also has a small outdoor terrace perfect for sitting outside on summer evenings! The hosts are extremely helpful and friendly and take care to offer a breakfast based on locally-sourced ingredients. Pets are also welcome - highly recommended!

Beautiful room with a very comfortable bed and spectacular views. Catherine and Ray were exceptional hosts with lots of local knowledge. The breakfast was delicious and kept us full until our evening meal. We had a fabulous stay and would definitely recommend Swallows Rest to anyone. Our dog loved the large field where she could have a good run around.

Very cozy place, very nice hosts, good breakfast.