Name: Stepping Stone Bed and Breakfast
Address: Maghanlawaun Bridia Valley, V93 A8N1 Glencar, Ireland, Killelton, Killelton, Killelton, V93 A8N1, Ireland
Rating: 9

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Diet menu (on request)

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Free Parking on Premises

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Kerry Airport

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We stayed 2 nights at the Stepping Stone while walking the Kerry Way.
This is a very remote place an it is very special getting the opportunity to be in such a beautiful environment. John and Sandy are great hosts. And we loved Columbus (a talking parakeet) and Lilly. 
We arrived wet to the bone; John and Sandy arranged all our gear and were very attentive.
John prepared delicious diners and the breakfast was splendid (that cheese tomato omelet!!).
You will feel very welcome and John and Sandy will do everything to make your stay complete and special.
We had a Mountain View from our window, while staying there, you can use the lounge our the cafe. We loved it all.
Take your time in Bridia Valley, don't rush, certainly not when it rains. The path can be very tricky then.
Make a reservation at this lovely guest house and you will have a magical time.



Magical place in Bridia Valley with great hosts.

John and Sandy have created a truly delightful, one-of-a-kind guesthouse in their beautifully restored stone cottage in the dramatic, wild Bridia Valley. A friendly welcome, comfortable room, cold Guinness and sensational food - what more could you want at the end of a day on the epic Kerry Way hiking trail? Oh, hang on...how about a budgerigar which says 'Zelenskyy'? Yes, you read that correctly. Recommended.

Great guesthouse on the Kerry Way

Stopped by on kerryway walking route. All closed up  asked Owner who was behind the closed gates  what time he was open was met by a grunted answer we are open at 12 it was 1130am. no chat no wait we'll be open in a few mins. This place is at the back of caraunttoohill you ain't getting to much passing traffic. has nothing but" i dont want anyone here" writen on signs outside gates but no opening times . I'm ended up sorry I even stopped to ask him. Think you have to make an appointment ahead for a snack break. Glad I had my stove for a cupa up on mountain over looking him. My advice bring a few snacks and your own tea or coffee when going that way & burst on to glencar where you'll be well welcomed in the climbers inn. Cookie monster ,Monster for sure. Being nice costs nothing, not being nice will cost you more.

Not nice. Manners  (or just being nice )costs nothing

We stayed here on part of the Kerry Way walk. John and Sandy were hugely accommodating. We enjoyed delicious Guinness and stunning food., The bed (at top of house) was the most comfortable I’ve ever been in. 
We had great fun here with the hosts. John has a quirky sense of humour and turns out a fabulous rack of lamb!

Lovely place

We stayed at the Stepping Stone for one night before climbing Carrauntoohil and it was the most lovely experience. We have never received such warm hospitality before in a B&B, John and Sandy went above and beyond to make our time memorable. We arrived late in the day and opted to stay there for dinner - we had 3 courses which were all delicious! The breakfast was also faultless - the best we have had! The views from the dining room and our bedroom were breathtaking, and we had a very cozy sleep. Could not recommend enough!

An unforgettable experience!

We were on a hike and got lost. We saw many signs along the way promoting the Cookie Monster Cafe and The Stepping Stone B&B so we turned back and headed toward it. The owner came out rude off the start. The signs say it’s for residents only (so why all of the signs along the Kerry Way promoting the cafe?) He was a monster all right. We had no service on our phones and didn’t know where we were. We asked if we could use the WiFi to contact our husbands to pick us up and the owner said NO! What kind of person doesn’t help people in obvious need? It was a disgraceful display of rudeness and very shameful indeed. Not the Irish way, not what the Kerry Way should be about. This man should be banned from promoting this place and he should not be in this line of business whatsoever. He was mean, he was rude and he is a miserable old git. I’ve never experienced anything like him or his attitude and mean spirit in all of Ireland. Stay away from The Cookie Monster Cafe and The Stepping Stone B&B!

Disgraceful

What a horrible couple of people. A friend and I were walking the Kerry Way during the hottest week in Ireland in over 20 years.. My friend arrrived to their door first. We had run out of water and decided to call in to BUY water if we could, and anything with sugar to keep the spirits up (they promote their homemade ice-cream!) My friend was told that they couldnt serve us because we werent residents. My friend offered to pay over the odds for the water, to which he was told "sorry but them the rules". He asked if he could use the outside tap, again refused. I called in , they locked the doors . I politely knocked on the door but noone answered. I have never come across this in my life. Such horrible people

Dont look for water on the hottest day of the year!

This is an incredible place to stay, a unique place in many ways. It’s down the end of the Bridia Valley, which is a cul de sac on the Kerry Way, surrounded by mountains that tower around the valley, so it’s ideal for getting away from it all. John and Sandy are so welcoming and friendly, and the room was very cosy, with a very modern fitted bathroom. The food is delicious, from the freshly cooked breakfasts, to the three course dinners. For dinner, a varied menu with several choices is provided, which changes every day. How John and Sandy manage to do this for multiple guests is beyond me, but they do! In fact, I would strongly recommend adding the dinner to your stay, as you won't need to leave the valley during your stay. The B&B is directly across the road from the start of the safe and scenic Lack Road route up Carrauntoohil, a route which you will likely have all to yourself until you reach the Caher Ridge, unlike other routes on the northern side which are overcrowded. John is also a mine of information on the mountain, having climbed it over a hundred times. Packed lunches can also be provided on request for your day in the mountains.

A little piece of paradise in paradise

When we checked on Cooky Monster Café I asked the owner if it was open. He answered me through the window in an extremely rude way that it was open for reservations only. In a holiday period! A minute later a group of hikers, visibly tired and thirsty from a long sunny day walk, came and asked him if they could fill their bottles with tap water and the owner… refused! We couldn’t believe it. My wife gave them a full bottle of water and they went on…
In my country, it is totally against the law to refuse drinking water to whoever is asking. Besides, it shouldn’t even be regulated by law, it’s just common sense and basic human decency! What a shame! Avoid this place!

Total lack of humanity

Not a place to linger......as we approached the door of the cafe the owner (presumably) appeared and we cheerfully asked if he was open. "read the sign on the door" he responded. No cheerful welcome here - just gruff abuse. When we said we just wanted three coffees we were told "there are many coffees, read the menu".

He could do with a course on customer relations or perhaps if he doesnt like what he does he should find some other form of employment.

My advise - don't bother stopping, find somewhere else where you will be welcomed as a customer.

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