This is a double room boasting magnificent old stain glass windows with large vents at the bottom which you can open to let air in. However, there are no curtains in this room so it gets quite bright early in the morning! The original wooden floorboards and elevated ceiling height add to the beauty of this room. 
As this was the Christian brother's residence, the shared toilets and shower rooms are located down the corridor where you have a view of the magnificent Cnoc na dTobar mountain. I have four other bedrooms in the house and can accommodate a total of ten people. 
You will have access to your bedroom, the bathrooms and showers. Breakfast is included and is a continental breakfast consisting of fresh fruit, fresh bread, overnight oats, local preserves and spreads and other produce depending on seasonal availability. Breakfast will either be served in the dining room downstairs which feature long church pews and views of the garden or in the old farmhouse style kitchen with views of the garden and Cnoc na dTobar Mountain.
 You may also use the library which is full of books for all ages and interests and the sitting room which has a television. We have a lovely terrace in the garden with a barbeque area where you can sit out on nice evenings beneath the cherry blossom tree. I will be staying in the house while you are there and will be working in the town, I will be around to assist you with whatever you need. 
The house is situated off the main street in the town of Cahersiveen so you can walk up the street to the pubs, shops, restaurants and cafes. There is free parking along my road.  
The toilets are shared as are the shower rooms however all toilets and showers rooms have latches on the inside of the doors and are cleaned/inspected throughout the day. However, this is not a typical Irish B&B, the breakfast I serve is not a fry, the bedroom doors don't have locks as they are old solid wooden doors, they keys of which were lost many moons ago. Therefore I advise that no valuable property be left unattended.  I am very passionate about sustainability using eco friendly cleaning products, airdrying laundry, bringing little to no packaging into the home, buying in bulk from sources with refill facilities and operating a switch off policy on all electrical appliances and fixtures. All our waste is either repurposed, composted or recycled where possible. Therefore I ask that you avoiding bringing waste into my home, you may borrow my keep cups and reusable water bottles for your travelling in the local area and place them in the dishwasher when you are finished with them. Breakfast is made up of local produce with very minimal carbon footprint, vegan and vegetarian diets are supported but dairy products are also available. 
The Old Monastery is so much more than a guesthouse, it is a chance to stay in a building of great historical significance. To meet people who uphold the values of kindness and generosity that we Irish are so famous for, to eat food of local produce and have a stay in a true Irish country home in an authentic town steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty!

The Chapel Double

This accommodation was absolutely amazing! From the central location to the ambience of staying in an old monastery, everything about our stay with Lucy was spectacular! Lucy was a true gem - super friendly and accommodating, providing us with so many wonderful suggestions about what to do and see during our stay, and offered additional advice for other areas of Ireland. The breakfast was outstanding - rivalling anything served in a cafe or restaurant! We especially enjoyed the porridge with oat milk, bananas and the most delicious peanut butter! My friend had the best night's sleep since arriving in Ireland. We cannot recommend this place highly enough and cross our fingers that we will return some day to Cahirsiveen...

Best sleep!

We had a fabulous time at the old Monastry. Lucy is a great host and very knowledgeable about the area and the places to go to.Thanks a lot for the great experience!

Great experience

So peaceful, beautiful garden to relax in, wonderful host. Felt like home.Thank u for your hospitality and lovely breaky. Lucy and Ethel. Wish we could have stayed longer. Xx

We loved this place!

Cozy and extraordinary room in Cahersiveen.

Fantastic time meeting the locals and exploring Kerry

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