Birchwood is an Irish family owned and operated bed and breakfast. Opened in 1991 Mary and Tom Mac Donnell have established a reputation of being the most caring of hosts offering excellent accommodation and food at reasonable rates. Birchwood is set on 1.5 acres of gardens in a tranquil rural location just outside the village of Kilgarvan with a south facing aspect overlooking a Birch Tree Forest and wonderful natural scenery. It is both Irish Tourist Board registered and carries 4 star rating from the Automobile Association. With 5 large comfortable and attractively decorated bedrooms including double, twin and family rooms it caters for a wide range of guests. Both the dining room and lounge face onto the gardens for your added enjoyment. Birchwood’s many return guests can vouch for the most wonderful breakfast menu which caters for the most discerning palate and is served with fruits and juices of all kinds together with home made breads and preserves.
Located some 800 metres outside Kilgarvan village, Birchwood is your ideal base for visiting Ring of Kerry, Beara Peninsula, Gougane National Park as well as further afield and offers guests excellent selection of maps, guides and books as well as local knowledge to help you enjoy your stay. Being just 11 km from Kenmare and 32 km from both Killarney and Bantry you can enjoy a busy day out yet easily return to the peace and quiet that Birchwood offers.