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Trip Advisor Comments

Traveler rating: Kinsale: Rivermount House B&B: "Beautiful scenery, homey atmosphere and gracious hostess"  lashe May 29, 2007 We found the Rivermount House in our Town & Country B&B Guide and could not have been happier with our choice. Claire is about as bubbly and friendly a woman as you can find. She was more than happy to give us suggestions for dinner and shopping in town. (That said, be sure to check out Hoby's for dinner in Kinsale.) Our room was very large and comfortable with a beautiful view of the river and countryside. It is only a 5 minute drive into town and worth being out of the city. Breakfast was amazing too! There was a huge menu to choose from (the porridge and salmon were excellent) and Claire was always available and happy to meet with all the guests. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rivermount and wish we could have stayed for multiple nights. A beautiful and relaxing place to stay if ever traveling to Kinsale!     Traveler rating: Kinsale: Rivermount House B&B: "a great find" sjacks, florida May 31, 2007  A five minute drive from kinsale village ( some better directional signs needed) but the place ,is worth finding, the view overlooking the Bandon river, is in itself worth it all, Claire the owner personifies the true meaning of a "gracious hostess"     The Sullivan's    Vero beach, Florida Traveler rating: Kinsale: Rivermount House B&B: "Rivermount -- A Great Place To Stay" Apr 16, 2006:  A TripAdvisor Member, New England I also stayed at Rivermount in March, 2006, travelling with my 16 year old daughter. To say that my experience was vastly different than the earlier negative reviewer would be an understatement. First of all, I found Clare and her husband, whom I met and chatted with one morning, to be charming, amiable and outgoing hosts. The home itself is immaculate and set in a lovely pastoral environment. One word of caution -- if you are looking to be right "in town," then this isn't the place for you. Kinsale is probably only 5-7 minutes away and, at least for my tastes, I prefer the country environment offered at Rivermount. As for the rooms, they are spectacular and well-furnished. And, the showers (indeed, all the facilities) worked great. And, as seems to be the case with so much of Ireland, the entire home was absolutely spotless. As for breakfast, it was magnificent. You were offered a number of alternatives including, of course, the traditional Irish breakfast. Everything served was tasty and fresh. Speaking from myself, I wouldn't hesitate to stay at Rivermount again, and I'd recommend it without any reservation.   This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.   Kinsale: Rivermount House B&B: "One of our favorite B&Bs!" Apr 12, 2006:  A TripAdvisor Member, Atlanta, Georgia We stayed with Clare at the Rivermount B&B last week and had a wonderful time. The home is lovely and our room was very comfortable (and our shower worked just fine!!!). Clare is a very personable host who provided great tips on planning our itinerary. The view is terrific to boot. We loved our stay at Rivermount and will definitely be back! This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor L   Traveler rating: Kinsale: Rivermount House B&B: "Loved it!" Mar 27, 2006:  A TripAdvisor Member, Indianapolis, IN We stayed at Rivermount House for one night, in March 2006. As with the previous reviewer, there were also 4 of us. That apparently is all we have in common. Our stay was short but wonderful. We arrived while some workmen were finishing up with some remodel work. It was no problem at all. Clare was helpful and very attentive. The place was clean, quiet and everything, including the showers, worked fine. She recommended places for us to eat that evening, and helped us plan our route when we left in the morning. What more can you ask for?! Don't hestate to stay here, you won't be disappointed.

RICK STEVE COMMENTS

Skip Cork City and go right to Kinsale. Rick needs to check out Rivermount B&B just outside of town. It is a 4* AA establishment. Beautifully decorated, magnificent view of the river and mountains, warm hospitality and a wonderful breakfast. Fresh flowers all over the house! I could go on and on but Rick says it all so much better!
Judy Lamken
Schaumburg, IL USA 06/26/02

Kensale was recommended by Rick and we heartily agree. We recommend the Rivermount House BB. Clare is a great hostess and serves a great meal. It is a bit out of town but we like avoiding the city hassle, email rivermnt@iol.ie  We had a great Kinsale dinner at Man Friday. It is located fifty meters west of The Spaniard. While in Kinsale we went to Blarney. I would skip this if you are limited for time.
Stan Biles
Blue River, Or USA Sat 04/02/2005


Kinsale- Rivermount house has a great view of the river valley and friendly hosts. The house is clean and nicely decorated. Hoby's restaurant in town had the best salmon dish and other great food. The Spaniard pub had good atmosphere atop the town.

Shan
USA Sun 10/24/2004


Booked the last time I was in Ireland, I'm finding this house difficult to get into - but worth it when you can. It's large with a great TV room and sun porch where you can enjoy the views of the river ... or eat breakfast. You'll have your choice of breakfasts in the morning and, although a business, the owner will usually stop by to introduce herself and ask about your trip before sending her daughter off to school.
Christopher Woolson
www.enchantingireland.com

A piece of heaven, the best view we have woken up to on our trip. Great pancakes too!!!!
Deannie & Tim Maloney, New York.

A great B&B, we really appreciated the tea and sympathy on arrival, Claire made us feel so welcome, she is a great hostess. Hope to see you again in 2005
Pam and Henry Patton, Aberdeen, Scotland.

The best B&B by miles that we have stayed on during our trip, Claire is the best cook, the pancakes alone will bring us back for sure.
Paul & Mary Henning, Maryland, USA.

A very pleasant stay, loved all the extra's. The face flannels were very much appreciated. We will be sure to return.
The Callaghan Family, Nth Carolina, USA.

Well worth the wait, this is our 3rd time trying to get a room here, now we know what we have been missing we will be sure to book well in advance in the future. Kate and Lucy were an added treat.
Dale & Allison Bennett, Illinois USA.

Simply the best B&B we have found in our 11 years of coming to Ireland, fully deserving of you AA award. Claire's dedication and attention to detail does
not go un-noticed. Till we meet again.
Sarah & Charles Gilmore, Devon, England.

Great B&B Stay
We traveled Ireland for the first time in April. Having excellent accommodations for most of the trip, we do however wish to compliment one in particular. We spent 3 nights in Kinsale - staying at the picturesque Rivermount B&B - owned and operated by Clare O'Sullivan. This was truly the highlight of our vacation! Not only was Clare most gracious and hospitable, the accommodations and sun parlor (if they call them that in Ireland - chuckle) are magnificent! We needed a day of rest after driving for 3 - and the views from Clare's parlor are restful, yet breathtaking. Clare's breakfasts are also nothing shy of scrumptious (try the Special Pancakes for sure); and, her helpfulness in eating at the right spots - and which points to see - made our Kinsale stay a most memorable one! We strongly recommend this pretty village for the true hint of Ireland's south coastal life - but be sure to book your stay with Clare online at www.rivermount.com  - tell Clare Lou & Jean from Cape Cod sent you, and will be back someday.
Lou & Jean Orleman <
Sandwich, MA USA Mon 05/16/2005
 

Kinsale: Rivermount House B&B: "Loved our stay at Rivermount House"
April 27, 2005: A TripAdvisor Member, Genoa, Illinois


Last month we stayed at the Rivermount House B&B in Kinsale, Ireland. From the time we arrived we were treated like family. This was only our second stay at a B&B and we really did not know what to expect. We wondered what it would be like staying in someone's home as a guest. Let me tell you we now feel like we have family in Ireland. We were impressed with our room which included a coffee maker and some snacks. We were served tea and coffee at arrival and all our questions about the town of Kinsale were answered. We knew where to shop, where to dine, and where to play. Clare O'Sullivan the proprieter was very helpfull and made us feel like family. We even had the pleasure of interacting with her two children which gave us a greater insight into Irish families. The breakfast that was included in our room rate was delicious. I cannot wait until our next trip to Kinsale and the Rivermount B&B.

BEST B&B
Recently we stayed at the Rivermount B&B and enjoyed our all too brief stay
very much. Of the dozen B&B's we stayed at, this was by far the best.
Our friendly hostess, Claire O"Sullivan, cooked a wonderful breakfast (the
scrambled eggs wrapped in smoked salmon was yummy!). Later, when I inquired
by email about the egg recipe, she promptly sent it and another.

While relaxing on the sun porch of this elegant home, we enjoyed a tranquil,
rural view of river and dale, where we met and chatted with travelers from
other countries.

Our stay at Rivermount was a highlight of our trip and a fine example of the
friendly and hospitable Irish people!
 

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