Castle View House Bed & Breakfast - Ballylongford

3-star bed and breakfast on Carrig Island overlooking Carrigafoyle Castle on the Wild Atlantic Way

Location & Setting

Castle View House sits on Carrig Island in County Kerry, accessed by a bridge and facing the 15th-century Carrigafoyle Castle. The property lies on the Wild Atlantic Way touring route, less than 12 miles from Ballybunion and its Tinteán Theatre. Guests can walk to the castle ruins, which are open daily and allow climbing six floors for views of the Shannon Estuary.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each room at Castle View House includes a TV, wardrobe, desk, and an en suite shower room with hairdryer. Some front-facing rooms offer direct views of the castle and the estuary. The property also provides a shared lounge and TV area for guests.

Dining & Breakfast

A full breakfast is served each morning, with early breakfast available upon request. The breakfast menu includes homegrown organic produce, including vegetables from the property. An evening meal is offered at €25, featuring soup, roast chicken with homegrown vegetables, and apple pie.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

Castle View House offers reduced green fees at Ballybunion Golf Club, a 20-minute drive away. Daily ecocruise tours operate on the Shannon Estuary for dolphin watching. Listowel, a 25-minute drive, provides restaurants, traditional pubs, a cinema, and museums. The Tarbert to Killimer ferry is a 15-minute drive.

Hospitality & Services

This family-run establishment has operated for thirty years and is known for personal hospitality. Free on-site parking and luggage storage are available. The property includes 24-hour security with fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.

• Location: On Carrig Island, bridge access, facing 15th-century castle
• Rooms: En suite rooms with TV, some with castle view
• Dining: Homegrown organic breakfast, evening meal available
• Activities: Reduced golf fees at Ballybunion, ecocruise tours
• Services: Family-run, free parking, luggage storage