Kinsale Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Kinsale

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Kinsale Town Centre Tel. 353 (0)21 4774558
Email: info@gallerybnb.com


 

 

The Gallery is an award winning funky guesthouse offering Kinsale bed and breakfast accommodation located in the heart of Kinsale town centre, County Cork, the Gourmet Capital of Ireland. It is noted for its charming decor and delightful atmosphere.

The Gallery Bed & Breakfast Kinsale is a popular B&B accommodation in Kinsale just  a short walk to he Tourist Office where you can get a Visitors Guide on activities in the town.

A visit to the 17th Century Charles Fort is a priority. Take the wonderfully Scenic "Scilly Walk" which passes through the little village of Summercove & leads you straight to the Fort .

Both the 15th Century Desmond Castle & the International Wine Museum are located just 200 metres from the Gallery bed & breakfast & are an essential visit to understand Kinsale`s development as a successful trading town.

Kinsale Museum which is 100 metres from the Gallery dates back to 1600 & houses an array of interesting artifacts including being the venue for the subsequent enquiry into the sinking of the Lusitania.

The 17th Century James Fort which is outside Kinsale is well worth visiting & is a particularly attractive walking area & has spectacular views of both the inner & outer harbour.

The magnificently preserved 12th Century St. Multose Church dates back to Norman times & houses an interesting array of historical relics.

The Kinsale Historical Guided Walking Tour is very informative & highly recommended .Tour starts at 11.15 outside Kinsale Tourist office.

There is also a wonderful Scenic Harbour Cruise which leaves from the pier & explores the inner harbour with a documentary on Kinsale`s Maritime History.

Because the Gallery Bed & Breakfast is so centrally located with free parking nearby ,you can easily explore the vast array of Craft Shops & Art Galleries on foot

There is also a great selection of characterful Pubs & Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in the centre of town.
 

The following are suggestions as to other activities you might like to peruse while on holiday in Kinsale.

Take a stroll along the pier & view the colourful array of fishing boats ,sailing vessels & motor boats.

The town Park, also on the pier is ideal for a leisurely rest & is particularly attractive when the flower display is in bloom.

For those who are interested in aquatics ,there are a variety of leisure craft for charter ,& Oysterhaven is an established centre for Windsurfing.
 


Bicycle hire is available on Pearse .St. - 100 metres away .

There are 3 sandy beaches which are ideal for swimming,,
The Dock, Sandycove, & Garretstown  which has a Blue Flag.

The local Farmers Market ( which is 150 metres from the Gallery Guesthouse) is held on Tuesdays & boasts a wide ranging
selection of stalls with fresh produce .

Finally there are a great variety of Cafe`s many of which are outdoor, thereby creating a sophisticated atmosphere in Kinsale.


 

 
   

REVIEWS

Wonderful stay ,does exactly what it says on the Tin, ! brentwood ,essex

Reviews........additional comments from the visitors book!

All senses awakened here ! Ohio U.S.

Artsy & Awesome ! hartford Ct.

Tom`s Jazz & Carole`s Pancakes - breakfast heaven! Hove, Sussex.

Thanks for a great stopping place on the road of life ! Chicago IL.

Great Food, great music ,great innkeepers ! ,Cape Cod Ma.

The time goes by too fast -but this is a damn good way to spend it!
Charlottesville, Virginia.

The music is a leap beyond the dum ,durum - Da ! Richmond W.H .

Saved my life -I think ! Spfld ,Illinois

Fine porcelain, interesting engravings, grand piano, terrific jazz,
bouncy bed, Belting breakfast -we will be back ! N. Yorks


It is also conveniently close to Harbour cruises, Sailing, Art Galleries, and Kinsale's 3 Golf Courses.



Woohoo!! Fresno,California

Far from the madding crowd ! Norfolk, England

Ambience and Soulful ! Brooklyn ,New York

Aaahh!! Mayo ,Ireland

Truly a special place to stay ! Cambridge, England

Go M.J.Q. -thank you ! San Rafael, California

Irish hospitality in a nutshell ! Nottinghampshire ,England

Something very special about this place ! Belfast ,N.Ireland

Wonderful as always ,see you next year! Fullerton, California

Vibra-home! Dublin ,Ireland

Gorgeous rooftop room ! Detroit ,Michigan

Jazz lives ! Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Another excellent visit with good food, music, and chat -love those lemon pancakes ! Paradise ,California

Bright colours- can find home after too many pints! Boise Idaho

 

There are 3 golf Courses in the Kinsale and and another 10 within 30 to 45 minutes drive ,
 

  • Old Head Golf Links
  • Kinsale Golf Course,

  • Farrangalway Golf Course

 

 

 

 

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Your Hosts Carol & Tom O'Hare
THE GALLERY
The Glen, Kinsale,
County Cork Ireland
Tel. 353 (0)21 4774558
Email: info@gallerybnb.com
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