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Our five favourite places to stay on the Beara Peninsula

ALLIHIES VILLAGE HOSTEL
Allihies
Tel: 027 73107 Web: allihieshostel.net Get a bed here in this lovely village, with access to great beaches and local history, for as little as €16. Discounts offered also for group bookings.
GARRANES HOSTEL
Allihies, five miles west of Castletownbere
Tel: 2773032 Web: dzogchenbeara.org
Situated on the grounds of this well known Buddhist retreat and meditation centre, this hostel is just outside the town of Allihies and in a very scenic and quiet setting.


DROMAGOWLANE HOUSE B&B
Adrigole
Tel: 027 60330 Web: dromagowlanehouse.com Lovely four-star country house B&B, which also offers guests activities such as fishing and walking.
THE MARITIME HOTEL
Bantry
Tel: 027 54700 Web: hemaritime.ie Modern boutique hotel, which serves decent bar food and often has some good entertainment. During the Bantry Literary Festival it is the spot to be, and within walking distance of the town.
SHEEN FALLS
Kenmare
Tel: 066 41600 Web: sheenfallslodge.ie
Very popular hotel, a little away from the peninsula and ideal base from which to explore either Kerry itself or Beara.