About this property
Overlooking the Sheen River and Caha Mountains, The Ford B&B lies around 11 km from pretty Kenmare on Ireland’s Ring of Kerry. It has free parking and WiFi and offers a range of home-cooked breakfasts. Rooms are elegantly furnished and include a wardrobe and seating area. There is also an en suite shower or bath with a hairdryer and toiletries supplied. A freshly cooked full Irish breakfast is served at The Ford B&B, and the menu also includes homemade Kenmare smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. The Ford is located along the scenic Beara Way, and the Bonane Heritage Park is a 10-minute walk away. You can follow the Kenmare Heritage Trail to see sights including Henry Street and Killowen Church.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Free cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Robert
Ireland“Beautiful location, very comfortable room and friendly host. Despite needing to leave very early, we were able to have breakfast.” - Tony
United Kingdom“Host was most welcoming and friendly. Lovely location next to an actual ford.” - Jane
New Zealand“Cosy room with a great view. Lovely host and nice breakfast.” - Nika Ireland“Surroundings are amazing! Very clean and welcoming house. 🫶”
- Marco
Italy“Wonderful house surrounded by nature, a quiet and pleasant place for walks along the stream. Delicious breakfast with a view of the nature. Thank you Lisa.” 
Romeo
Saudi Arabia“Friendly staff and beautiful location far away from caos”- Rafael
Spain“Great place to stay near Kenmare. Pretty house and an amazing breakfast. The room was very cute. Lovely place.” - Lindsey United Kingdom“Lisa was a lovely host! The rooms were beautiful, bed comfortable and the breakfast was the best! The location is scene and peaceful.”
- Eimhear Ireland“The Ford was one of the best Bed & Breakfasts I have ever stayed in. The house, was spotless, the room was beautifully decorated, the bed was comfortable, the host was genuinely friendly and the breakfast, which was a choice of Smoked Salmon &...”
Andreas
Germany“We stayed five nights, doing excursions all around the region. Our room was fantastic, well equipped and decorated and had a great view of the river in front of the house. Our host was very attentive and friendly and prepared us a delicious...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Later check-in may be possible by arrangement with The Ford B&B.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
