Glengarriff is famous for its mild Gulf Stream climate and lush growth - especially on nearby Garinish Island, with its beautiful gardens - and it was a very popular destination with the first 'tourists' in Victorian times. Casey's Hotel dates back to that era, having been established in 1884, and it has been run by the same family ever since. It is a small, moderately priced and very hospitable family-run hotel of the kind that gave Ireland a special reputation for hospitality. That tradition has been at the core of their business down through the years and it's been upheld with pride by the current owners, Donal and Eileen Deasy, since 1992. Smartly presented on the street, with fresh paintwork and tubs of shrubs and hanging plants along its frontage, the hotel is a quietly welcoming presence in the centre of the village and the contented guests relaxing over a bar meal or enjoying tea on the patio include local families as well as visitors.
The public areas are all very well maintained and pleasant, notably a peaceful sitting room with comfortable armchairs and a grand piano that overlooks the back garden, and the bedrooms are all recently upgraded. The style is attractive - slightly modernised yet in keeping with the old building - and they have all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay including nice bathrooms, tea & coffee facilities and satellite television.
Dining
Passing through the town in fine summer weather, you’re bound to spot their outdoor terrace, with happy diners tucking into good food under a canopy of wisteria – and it’s a predictably popular venue so, although walk-ins are welcome,it would be wise to book. Whether on the patio, in the bar or the restaurant, freshly cooked local food is the order of the day – and that can include your own catch if you’ve had a lucky day's fishing. Either way, fish is popular and favourite dishes include a starter of Oak smoked salmon & shrimp salad served traditionally with Marie Rose Sauce and brown soda bread, also Cajun Salmon, and excellent fish cakes (as starter or mains), served with a really good tomato/chorizo sauce, fries and a juicy seasonal salad. Duck Spring Rolls make another popular starter (also available as a main course) and traditionalists will enjoy Chicken wrapped in bacon, with its fresh herb and bread stuffing. Plenty of good local produce to accompany it too, and terrific service, including in the bar where they offer two excellent craft beers on tap, 9 White Deer's Stag Pale Ale and Sullivan's Red Ale and more in bottle.
For breakfast, their Full Irish is among the best (good produce expertly cooked), and ever-popular oak smoked salmon and scrambled egg makes for another tasty option.
This would be a very pleasant base for exploring the beauty spots of West Cork and South Kerry, and there is plenty to do in the area - including walking, garden visits, kayaking, whale watching and food trails. Or,if you just take the path across the hotel's back garden, you'll find yourself at the bank of the Glengarriff River making its way to the nearby Blue Pool and from there to the Atlantic. Happy out.
Smartly presented on the street, with fresh paintwork and tubs of shrubs and hanging plants along its frontage, the hotel is a quietly welcoming presence in the centre of the village and the contented guests relaxing over a bar meal or enjoying tea on the patio include local families as well as visitors.
The public areas are all very well maintained and pleasant, notably a peaceful sitting room with comfortable armchairs and a grand piano that overlooks the back garden, and the bedrooms are all recently upgraded. The style is attractive - slightly modernised yet in keeping with the old building - and they have all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay including nice bathrooms, tea & coffee facilities and satellite television.
This would be a pleasant base for exploring the beauty spots of West Cork and South Kerry, and there is plenty to do in the area - including walking, garden visits, kayaking, whale watching and food trails.
Glengarriff is famous for its mild Gulf Stream climate and lush growth - especially on nearby Garinish Island, with its beautiful gardens - and it was a very popular destination with the first 'tourists' in Victorian times. If you take the path across the hotel's back garden, you'll find yourself at the bank of the Glengarriff River making its way to the nearby Blue Pool and from there to the Atlantic.
Casey's Hotel dates back to that era, having been established in 1884, and it has been run by the same family ever since. It is a small fairly-priced hotel with a great big welcome, an engaging personality, top notch food and the drink isn't bad either. One of the best 3-Stars around.
With the weather at its best, they make full use of their outdoor dining area, under a seasonal canopy of Wisteria. Terrific service here also, including from the bar where they had two excellent craft beers on tap, 9 White Deer's Stag Pale Ale and Sullivan's Red Ale and more in bottle.
Look out for their superb fish cakes, both as starter and mains. They come with an outstanding tomato/chorizo sauce plus fries and a superb Seasonal Mixed Salad. Tomatoes were deliciously juicy.
The Cajun Salmon is another delight and there is no shortage of good local produce to accompany it. Their Chicken (wrapped in bacon) comes with all the trimmings including Fresh Herb and Bread Stuffing. No shortage of vegetables on the plate.
At dinner, you may start with the Oak Smoked Salmon and Shrimp Salad served with Marie Rose Sauce and Brown Soda Bread, an appetising combination of quality and quantity. The Duck Spring Rolls are another tempting starter (also available as a main course).
For breakfast, their Full Irish is one of the best, good produce expertly cooked, nothing too soft, nothing too hard, delivered at proper temperature. Perfect! The classic combination featuring oak smoked salmon and scrambled egg makes for another excellent breakfast plate,
Smartly presented on the street, with fresh paintwork and tubs of shrubs and hanging plants along its frontage, Casey’s is a quietly welcoming presence in the centre of the village and the contented guests relaxing over a bar meal or enjoying tea on the patio include local families as well as visitors.
The public areas are all very well maintained and pleasant, notably a peaceful sitting room with comfortable armchairs and a grand piano that overlooks the back garden, and the bedrooms are all recently upgraded. The style is attractive - slightly modernised yet in keeping with the old building - and they have all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay including nice bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities and satellite television.
This would be a pleasant base for exploring the beauty spots of West Cork and South Kerry, and there is plenty to do in the area - including walking, garden visits, kayaking, whale watching and food trails. No need to worry about parking when you return as the hotel has not one but two private lots, one at either side.
