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Reviews of Torine House

3 out of 5
Torine House
Sunhill Road, Co Kerry, Killorglin, Kerry

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 81 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A two night stay to explore the Dingle region. Very quiet, safe property. As a couple we had a family room, so there was a bit more space. Easy check-in and plenty of info about local roads and dinner options. Great location for exploring Dingle and Ring of Kerry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from cl on 10 Oct 2023
Hi RosemaryMany thanks for that, looking forward to your return.Kind regardsCatherine

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean and cozy. Only thing wrong is check in time was at 5:30. Seems a bit late
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from cl on 28 Sept 2023
Thanks Andrea for thatCheck in time can be changed to suit each guest by phonecallWelcome back anytimeKind regardsCatherine

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute B&B just outside Killorglin. Great location for excursions on to the Dingle peninsula and into Killarney. Breakfast was made to order, from the basic continental to eggs and bacon. Rooms are small but well appointed. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from cl on 31 Jul 2023
many many thankssee you next timeWelcome anytimecatherine

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from cl on 1 Aug 2023
RosemaryMany thanks and looking forward to having you back againWith kind regardsCatheridne

2/10 Terrible

Charlott

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Eric, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Killorglin is very charming! The Torine House was within walking distance to activities of the town. The property was nice and clean. Our room was accommodating, yet the bathroom was a bit stale.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from cl on 7 Jun 2023
Great Eric thanks

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot, had everything I needed for 1 night and owners were easy and nice to speak to.
Response from cl on 7 Jun 2023
Declan many thanks for thatIt sure was a pleasure

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from cl on 16 May 2023
Craig thank you so much for that review, it was a pleasure having you in my home and hope to have ye back again soon,Drive safeThanks againCatherine

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I made a reservation for a five night stay expecting to do some hill climbing. However a week before my arrival I injured my leg and was using a wheelchair and a walker. I was not able to use the wheelchair inside because the halls were very narrow and the door frames were narrow and there were heat registers on the walls making the halls even narrower. The place is listed as a “Bed & Breakfast”. There is no mention of an additional charge on the website for breakfast. A continental breakfast (dry cereal, juice, tea, coffe) was €14 per person. We passed on the breakfast and did not even ask what the charge was for the full Irish breakfast which was another option. The website said that there were newspapers available in the lobby. None were evident during our 5 night stay. The website says the facility is “family friendly”. The rules on the door of our room said no children under 12 allowed. So much for family friendly. A sign in the lobby made a statement about guests feeling right at home. The rules on the door stated that no food could be consumed in the room. A strange limitation. Not like any home I have ever lived in or hotel that I have stayed in. The hostess reassigned us to a first floor room because of my mobility limitation which was helpful. The front yard was nicely arranged with shrubs, flowers, and pathways. The shrubs were overgrown and made the paths hard to navigate in a wheelchair. There is a very nice monkey puzzle tree in the yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from cl on 14 May 2023
Hi CharlesThank youYou should have made contact with me prior to your arrival and let me know you were using a wheelchair as my home is not wheelchair accessableMy walls frames doors have been very badly damaged where you forced the wheelchair down my hallway,into bedroom and dining area.Hope you are well on the mend now that you are back home

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was responsive and helpful. We appreciated the free parking, the large room, good wifi, and convenience. Perfect location for our drive through the Ring of Kerry!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from cl on 14 May 2023
Hi MariaMany thanks for being here, it sure was a pleasure having you in my home, hope to see you back againKind regardsCatherine

10/10 Excellent

Mario J

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from cl on 14 May 2023
thanking you hope to see you back again soonwas a pleasure

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy quiet B&B
Stayed 1 night on my Ring of Kerry road trip and it served my purposes quite well. Free parking on site, breakfast available but optional (I don't typically eat until noon so I'm just as happy not to pay for it if I won't be hungry), easy walk to the small downtown area with restaurants & shops. The room was comfy and just what I needed for a brief stay. The bathroom for my room was in the hallway just next door, though some rooms may have en suite. I did have a sink though, which was convenient. The hostess was friendly and very helpful, but stayed out of the way if not needed. Good value and comfy place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from cl on 17 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for your reviewWould love to have you back again sometime soonIt was a pleasure having you in my homeThanking you again Catherine

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was adequate. We liked the location to get a jump ahead of the tour busses on the ring. Street signage helped find the property. Check in was easy. Property was plain and basic. Host was not unhelpful but certainly added nothing to the experience. Rooms were lined up side to side in an addition to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from cl on 3 Nov 2022
Thank you for a wonderful review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from cl on 22 Sept 2022
JeanneThanks so much for this very kind review and hope to have ye back again soonWith kind regardsCatherine

8/10 Good

Maribeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Catherine is a lively host. You will feel like you are staying with family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from cl on 22 Sept 2022
MaribethThanks a million for this very kind review, it was a pleasure having in my home, hope to see ye back again soonWith kind regardsCatherine

10/10 Excellent

Srinivasan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a beautiful spot. We were able to catch the sunrise one morning from our bedroom. The breakfast is cooked to order and you can have as much as you want. Lovely host who was very attentive and helpful. Would come back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from cl on 9 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, hope to have you back again soon many thanks again it was a pleaure having you in my homewith kind regardsCatherine

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Easy walking into town to get a bite to eat. And get around and explore. Catherine is a wonderful host. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from cl on 31 Aug 2022
Joanne many thanks for that wonderful reviewHope to have you back again soonkind regards Catherine

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from cl on 31 Aug 2022
Joanne many thanks for thatHope to see you back againWith kind regardsCatherine

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and convenient.
Nice litttle bed and breakfast, rooms are nice, owner very friendly. Great location for walking to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from cl on 8 Aug 2022
Hi Philip Ma ny thanks for your very kind review Hope to see you back again With kind regards Catherine

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was slightly small, but beautiful area nd clean room and loved the host!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from cl on 12 Jul 2022
Emma many thanks and hope to see you ack again with kind regards Catherine

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We. Had a lovely twin room very clean and comfortable Catherine was very pleasant lovely stay overnight
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from cl on 25 Jun 2022
Noelle many thanks for your great review, it was a pleasure to have and hope to see ye back again soon Thanks again Kind regards Catherine

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, hosts were friendly and accommodating, breakfast was delicious and hearty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

LEI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lady was very kindly and welcoming, we felt like a home away from home, room wasn’t very large but it does the job The mugs provided inside the room wasn’t clean, probably forgot to clean it from previous time Location is convenient, only less than 10 mins walk to town center or 1 min to drive and it’s quiet as the house is not on Main Street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice experience
They have a very nice house, with the price I paid, it's worth it. Nice garden, room space were good enough. Toilet no bath tub but its clean, No stress at all. Oh the breakfast taste nice. The Host was very friendly and welcoming overall it was a relaxing stay. Way much better compared to some 3 or 4 stars hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed here after a day trip in the Ring of Kerry. Calm B&B. Nice size of room with ensuite bathroom. Clean. Good breakfast. Easy walk into town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from cl on 25 Sept 2019
Isabelle many thanks for your very kind review, it was sure a pleasure having you in my home and hope to see you back again one day, thanks again with kind regards Catherine

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay in Torine; nice, relaxed atmosphere and very welcoming and accommodating of us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from cl on 5 Aug 2019
Conor many thanks for this very kind review it sure was a pleasure having you and your group stay and hope to see ye back again really soon, enjoy the summer vacation and also your friends, thanks with kind regards Catherine

10/10 Excellent

SID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is clean, Owner was very friendly, Location close to town and easy access.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from cl on 19 Jun 2019
Hi Folks many thanks for very kind appreciated review, it was sure a great pleasure to have ye in my home and hop to see ye back again one day soon with very kind regards Catherine

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All it’s ok, clean, location, price very good the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from cl on 2 Apr 2019
Many thanks for this review, it was a pleaure again thank you so much catherine

8/10 Good

Hansford

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great B&B if you like and are familiar with B&B’s
Friendly yet a bit of a rule master with the posted rules on doors and the exact breakfast times. We weren’t clear on if the living spaces were available to use but it didn’t appear welcoming since the doors were kept closed and we weren’t invited to use them or given any sort of tour. Catherine is very efficient and answers any specific questions and her husband is a fascinating man with much conversation and history to impart and share. The rooms have thin walls and very doors and everything may be heard between the rooms and the hall. That was unnerving but the town is amazing and very under appreciated. The local pubs are an absolute delight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from kk on 12 Sept 2018
Hi folks great to have and hope ye enjoyed the rest of your trip in our beaautiful country, it was a pleasure to have ye with kind regards catherine

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hosts, lots of suggestions about what to see around the area, even had some suggested daily itineraries printed up. Breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from kk on 12 Sept 2018
Hi Theresa many thanks for this and it sure was a pleasure to have ye and hope ye enjoyed the rest of your trip and hope to have ye back again one day, thanks again with kind regards catherine

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Torine House was the perfect Irish getaway, we loved it! Having never traveled internationally we were a bit nervous about what we'd walk into but Catherine and Tony were welcoming and accommodating. They went above and beyond to make us comfortable and meet any and all needs. The most amazing thing was that Catherine helped us immensely when we were in quite a pickle, I'll always be thankful for her generosity. Lastly, the breakfasts were delicious. We always had a hot Irish breakfast ready for us that filled us for our day's adventures. I hope one day we can return and enjoy the Torine House again. Thank you Catherine and Tony!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
Response from cl on 8 Jul 2018
Hi Sarah Many thanks for these very kind comments, it was a pleasure having ye with us and hope ye will come back again PG, thanks again. With very warm kind regards Catherine

10/10 Excellent

Nhi, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice setting and comfy. Great place and view, enjoyed the hospitality very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from cl on 8 Jul 2018
Hi NHI many thanks for your very kind comments, it was sure a pleasure and hope to see ye back againPG, it was a pleasure with kind regards Catherine

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from cl on 16 Jun 2018
Hi thank you so much for your kind remarks hope to see you back again soon with kind regards Catherine

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs updating
Disclaimer-This is written to inform prospective travelers only with no disrespect to the proprietors (I understand that this is someone’s livelihood). Bed was old and slightly uncomfortable Bathroom towels were dank & moldy smelling. There was no flat sheet that separates the comforter from the bed linens. (More my preference) Breakfast was served only at 8:30am with no attempt for accommodating guests’ holiday schedules. Sadly I overheard a conversation with another guest and the proprietor that the reason breakfast couldn’t be served earlier was because the proprietor had a dentist appointment at 8am the next morning. (Id figured a B&b would try to be flexible in the morning for breakfast). Overall the room needed an update -bed & bathroom especially. Payment was also a bit unorganized; proprietor did not know her own rate or whether or not payment was made yet. The host couple was very kind otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful visit
Wonderful breakfasts, great hosts who r helpful with sights to see and enjoy chatting with, very clean rooms. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from cathy on 9 May 2018
Hi many thanks for the wonderful comments what a pleasure to have and hope to see ye back again with kind regards Catherine

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Nice location and easy to find by following the signs that are posted. Good internet. Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Hi great to see nice comments, it was a pleasure having ye and hopw to see ye back again soon with kind regards Catherrine

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B right 5 minute walk from town
The owners were lovely. The room was spacious and clean and the suggestions they offered for dinner and sight seeing were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from kat on 24 Sept 2017
many thanks for that and hope ye return soon with kind regards Catherine

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great BnB!
Great BnB! We had a lovely time! Very clean and host was very friendly and helpful! Strongly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Thanks a mill and hope to see ye back again soon With kind regards Catherine

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Concord, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B&B; Wonderful Innkeeper
Getting away from Dublin for a trip to Western Ireland, we stayed four nights at the Torine House and enjoyed it immensely. Katherine was a gracious host who not only ran the premises, but also prepared breakfast (continental or Irish Full) for each guest, would arrange tours of The Ring of Kerry, and also was kind enough to hail us a cab. The inn itself is up the hill from Central Killorglin, a small town that is not too far away from Killarney. We hadn't rented a car and were concerned about walking up and down the hill, but it turned out to be a nice walk; only about a five to ten minute walk from the bus stop (in front of the Tourist Office and the library) that had routes to Killarney and Tralee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from Catherine on 22 Jul 2017
Hi Rick Orbitz Many thanks for that great comment! We thoroughly enjoyed having you with us and hope one day will return! We enjoyed the chats with you! Again many many thanks With kind regards Catherine

8/10 Good

K L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient family room
Convenient family room, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Weiliang, SG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to rest after Ring of Kerry
Located in a nice and quiet town with good restaurant options for dinner.
Response from kate on 10 Jun 2017
Hi thank you so much for good comments, really appreciate it and hope one day to see you back again. Was a pleasure to have and safe trip kind regards catherine

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hosts. Very nice accommodations
Wonderful couple who assisted us with evening and next day plans. Value exceeded price. Highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

joe & karon, richibucto, nb, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neat and tidy. Every thing you need!
Excellent stay ! Great hosts and fantastic breakfast in the Irish tradition!

10/10 Excellent

Jo, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy to Ring of Kerry
Great place to stay for easy access to the Ring of Kerry. Very nice owner and excellent breakfast included.

8/10 Good

anon, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient and quiet location
Conveniently located close within 10 mins walk of the town centre. Quiet location. Within easy reach of tourist attractions in all of county Kerry.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
Place needs to be updated with new beds,mattress replaced and cotton sheets. Torine House advertises itself as having "premium bedding"when it does not. Toilets don't flush properly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
pretty good
We stayed in a triple room. The bathroom was extremely small for three. Breakfast room was almost too sunny. Everything else was wonderful. Great food, nice beds, good wifi and close to the village.

8/10 Good

Carmel, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great touring point
Really appreciated the travel/ sightseeing advice. Great breakfast and welcoming hosts