The Old Dispensary

Nice quiet location, walkable to town. Onsite parking which is a relief if you have ever driven in Kinsale. Maeve your host is superb - she does it all and has been here for 34 years. Breakfasts are just right. Beds are a little too soft for my liking but we still slept well.

The accommodations were clean and comfortable, with a very friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious and filling - parfait bar, fresh juices, great daily hot breakfast choices. The scrambled eggs were beautifully fluffy. The location was a safe and convenient walk to the pubs and restaurants, but be prepared for some steps or incline.

Maeve was the perfect host - greeting us on arrival, orienting us, recommending what proved to be a great gastro-pub and then up in the morning preparing and serving breakfast with her staff which, incidentally, was excellent and served in a very nice breakfast room. Maeve, who must never sleep, made sure that everyone has whatever they need. It is quick 10-minute walk downhill to town and uphill coming back to a quiet neighborhood. The town is small and quaint. We had a wonderful meal and local brews at Jim Edward's, a great gastri pub that Maeve recommened.

Blindgate House is a gem! The location is perfect, the staff is kind and helpful, rooms are very comfortable and quiet, loved the breakfast, and the staff is wonderful! Amazing location for those who enjoy venturing out on foot and finding your path in any direction or just an easy walk into town. Great shops and restaurants. We loved every minute and can't wait to return! Thank you, Mave!

Stayed for 2 nights with many many issues. Broken curtains, but thankfully new shutters. Vibrating pipes when anyone used a toilet in the building. Socket hanging off the wall behind tv. Sagging bed. One mug in cupboard. Lots of messages everywhere, don’t use makeup, turn off towel rail, WiFi password written on back of door, etc…… Damp smell in hallway and very untidy. Location is good, with free on street parking. Extremely overpriced.

We thought this was a perfect place for us. Lucky to find parking right at the bottom of the steps. Unexpected roominess and appreciated the extra design elements. Think fridge behind cabinet doors and comfy living area. Hot shower and clean space. Steps to our restaurant and to the lovely downtown. I would stay there again.

The room is very large. But there is only 1 chair to sit on and loads of room for a small table and some chairs. The floors are very creeky and you can hear all the neighbouring rooms. This place has great potential in an amazing location, but needs a tidy up. Parking was ok but would be a nightmare in peak season. I learnt after staying that there is a kitchen onsite. It would have been nice to know this before hand. There is no common area to sit and read a book or mingle with other guests. The heaters were not on during the first night and it was freezing. You are basicslly staying in a hostel without any ability to socialise.

The amount of stairs to get to the front door made it difficult to get luggage up and down . The room was nice We had issues with WiFi password could not read the handwritten password on paper in hallway . Never got sorted out . But location was perfect o walk to restaurants and shops .

Had a lovely stay here, the room was clean,warm and comfortable,. Breakfast was fantastic with a huge choice of cereal, fruits cheese and yogurt and a choice of cooked breakfast dishes. Maeve was a wonderful hostess and made sure we had everything we needed! We will be back!