The Desmond House was wonderful, as was Kinsale. Michael is an outstanding host. The room was large, comfortable, clean and beautiful with nice views. The Desmond House is convenient to the center of town which made our stay great and breakfast was spectacular. The only slight negative for us was that the mattress was a little hard, but we found... more

Please meet Michael. When you push his door there he welcomes you. Charming with his white beard and sparking gaze. You enter his warm world of comfort, and friendliness. He'll make your stay a exquisite experience of Kinsale. The en suite room he had prepared for us was large and cosy (one immense bed plus a single bed for our... more

It is said that, in Ireland, you can experience four season in a day. It's true. In this B&B, you can enjoy and feel four sensations: Ireland is a wonderful country, Kinsale is an impressive town, the people is friendly, and Desmond House is unforgetable. Since the first e-mail to the end, all was different with this B&B. Michael is... more

Recently I stayed at Desmond House with two friends. This place is excellent - the rooms are spacious, quiet and have everything one requires, and more! The breakfast is something not to be missed. Most importantly, it has a warm, friendly atmosphere. I can't wait to return. more

Two friends and I stayed at Desmond House for two nights and had a fantastic experience. Michael was an excellent host and we enjoyed everything about our stay. The room was spacious and comfortable, the breakfasts delicious and Michael was always helpful and welcoming. It was no surprise to find out that this B & B is rated Number 1... more

The Desmond House is a wonderful Georgian home with four spacious guest rooms. The rooms offer timeless comfort with modern amenities. The house is on a quiet street very close to the heart of Kinsale. Michael set the standard for hospitality during our travels in Ireland. He is charming, helpful and has a gift for sharing his knowledge of history... more

great locale...interesting history...michael a great host...just a wonderful find...we slept in one morn and we were walking out the door past posted breakfast hours and michael would not let us leave without eating first...great stuff!!! more

The Desmond House in Kinsale was probably the BEST bed & breakfast stay during our entire trip to Ireland. We were greeted by Sarah (daughter of Michael the innkeeper). Sarah was friendly and showed us the ropes. The Desmond House is above and beyond your typical bed and breakfast. In fact, it's more like a small, fancy hotel; but it... more

We spent 2 nights at Desmond house and couldn't have imagined a more welcoming host couple or more personal attention anywhere! Michael and Anne were wonderful hosts from beginning to end. We had to make an unexpected trip to the hospital in Cork with our teenage daughter and they took it upon themselves to call Old Head golf course and... more