Horizon View Lodge: Seaside B&B on Valentia Island - Knights Town
51.925681, -10.30363Overview
Seafront bed and breakfast with ocean views, star gazing opportunities, and personalized service on Valentia Island
Location & Views
Horizon View Lodge Bed And Breakfast sits directly on the beachfront of Valentia Island, providing guests with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Valentia Lighthouse. The property's sun terrace and gardens overlook the water, and the outdoor terrace offers a picnic area with seating for sunset watching. Being located in a dark sky reserve, the lodge is a site for star gazing after dark, with blankets provided on the balcony.
Guest Services & Amenities
The host Alan offers knowledgeable local advice, personal dinner reservations, and a welcome of tea with cookies on arrival. The property has a communal lounge with board games, a shared TV area, and a library of local information. Additional services include express check-in/out, luggage storage, concierge service, and an electric vehicle charging station in the free on-site parking lot.
Rooms & Facilities
Horizon View Lodge provides deluxe double rooms with sea views, quadruple rooms with garden views, and budget single rooms, all with private bathrooms and walk-in showers. Each room includes tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer with diffuser, and complimentary toiletries including shampoo and sanitary products. The bed and breakfast is pet-friendly, with pet bowls and a resident cat and dog, and allergy-free rooms are available upon request.
Dining & Breakfast
A full Irish breakfast is served daily in the dining room overlooking the water, with options for gluten-free and other dietary needs including kids' meals and special diet menus. Guests receive tea and coffee upon arrival, and the host can accommodate early breakfast times for those taking Skellig Michael tours. The lodge offers room service, fruits, and complimentary cookies, and the host is happy to make dinner reservations at local pubs and restaurants on the island.
Local Attractions
The lodge is a 12-minute walk from Knightstown village and close to the Valentia Lighthouse, Skellig Experience Centre, and Bray Head cliff walks. Guests can arrange boat trips to Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with advice from the host who was a former fisherman. Hiking and biking trails start from the property, and the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring are accessible via the nearby bridge or ferry.
- Location: Beachfront on Valentia Island, 12-min walk to Knightstown
- Views: Ocean and lighthouse views from rooms, terrace, and dining room
- Activities: Star gazing with blankets, hiking and biking trails from the property
- Amenities: Free EV charging station, pet-friendly with resident dog and cat
- Hospitality: Tea and cookies on arrival, personalized breakfast times and dinner reservations
- Nearby: Skellig Michael boat tours, Valentia Lighthouse, Skellig Experience Centre
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Essential information about Horizon View Lodge: Seaside B&B on Valentia Island
| 💵 Lowest room price | 105 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 43.3 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kerry, KIR |
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