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Eileen Leonard B&B (Ard na Gaoithe) – reviews, photos

Cape Clear Island, Ireland
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Dublin, Ireland
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“spotless clean and great breakfast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

Ihave stayed here with friends and as a solo visitor on a regular basis for birdwatching and nature walks over the last 4/5 years.This is a really well run b+b,on route to the scenic old light house road. Rooms are fresh and clean with a spotless en-suite ,plenty of good clean towels. Single rooms included a double and single bed!!, with herbal/tea and coffee making facilities. After a peacefull nights sleep ,a feast awaits starting with fresh fruit ,cereals and west cork yoghurt and thats before a choice of hot cooked breakfast or homemade pancakes served with a cafetiere of real coffee+lovely brown bread . There is a lovely little garden out front with table and chairs if you like a smoke after breakfast or just want to listen to the birds.There is also a mini library close to the bedrooms with info on the islands and its people. The Island is hilly and it is a ten minute walk downhill to the shop and pubs but because of its beauty ,you have to stop to catch your breath and admire the views to the Fastnet and down to the harbour. There is also a taxi available on the Island.The Leonard family offer a great hospitality with directions to the museum ,bird observotory and ferry times etc.

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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Maynooth, Ireland
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“Cosy”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2011

Ard na Gaoithe is situated on a picturesque boreen, hidden behind a hedgerow and accessible via the nicest little gate on Cape Clear Island.
I must admit that at first, I was taken aback by the age of the B&B- it is quite the antique. However, I later decided that this added to the charm of my stay on the island, and the Bean an Tí was the nicest I have ever encountered.
If a younger generation, maybe camping is the better option, but for a couple 25<; I recommend Ard na Gaoithe.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Welcoming staff - great service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2009
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I stayed here for a weekend. My friend and I arrived at 9pm and the owner made us a pot of tea and gave us hot scones! What a welcome! The staff could not have been more helpful. Rooms were clean. It is situated on top of a steep hill, but thankfully the taxi took us from the ferry to the b&b. I certainly would not be put off by the location. A very nice b&b.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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