great experience in ireland”
My husband and I
stayed at a beautiful B&B in Barrel'sCross near
Kinsale in County Cork. Claire O'Sullivan provided us
with an unforgettable stay and her breakfasts were
soooo delish.
The view from her place at Rivermount House was
stunning...rolling hills as far as the eye could see.
She provided us with unusual customer service by
helping us with the rest of our trip ( booking other
B&BS and great restaurant suggestions).
Oh yeah! the newly renovated rooms are 5 star.
Jan and Wayne Dean
Nothing quite surpasses the
exceptional hospitality, wonderful food and
expansive river valley view that the Rivermount
House offers to its guests. Having lived in 7
countries on 4 continents as a U.S. diplomatic
family, we have stayed in many hotels and B & B's
over the years. Rivermount was recently renovated in
what only can be called the finest of taste. Our
room, facing the river, was done in tones of creams
that exuded peace and tranquility which was most
welcome after 8 hrs in the air and 4 hours of
driving on the left side of the road! Claire
O'Sullivan, the owner, is a delight to talk to with
an engaging, self deprecating kind of humor the
Irish are famous for. She has truly thought of
everything to make her guests comfortable and happy.
Fresh flowers beautifully arranged throughout the
house, internet access, fluffy towels, current
magazines in every room and would you believe, 220V
AND 110V in each room so I was able to use my 110V
flat iron instead of having to think about buying
one in 220V! Most important of all, beside the
gourmet style breakfasts and lovely accommodations,
was the wealth of information that Claire was
willing to provide, when asked, on sights not to
miss, restaurants, shopping etc. All of her
recommendations proved to be right on the mark.
After spending time in the center of Kinsale, which
is only a short drive away, we found we looked
forward to returning the the peacefulness of
Rivermount House. We certainly hope to return again
and as we were driving away my husband and I both
said "what a find this was!"