The Shores Country House
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The Shores Country House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 5-star b&b in Castlegregory, on the Kerry coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 4 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
Informal home offering an old-school atmosphere & a lounge, plus breakfast and dinner.
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Claim this listingStaying in Castlegregory
A north Dingle Peninsula village on the “Gold Coast,” with the sandy Maharees spit on one side and Brandon Bay on the other.
Castlegregory sits on the north shore of the Dingle Peninsula, roughly halfway between Tralee and Dingle town, and takes its name from a castle built here by Gregory Hoare in the sixteenth century. The village looks out over one of Ireland’s longest beaches, a near twelve-mile run of sand stretching from the Maharees through the village and on towards Cloghane.
The Maharees, a narrow sandy tombolo just north of the village, is the main draw for a B&B stay here: Blue Flag beaches on one side, sheltered water on the other, and a reputation among watersports fans for some of the best windsurfing, kitesurfing and diving conditions in the country.
It also makes a quieter alternative to Dingle town itself, close enough for a day trip over the Conor Pass or along the coast road, but with Tralee, Fenit and the beaches of Brandon Bay just as easily reached in the other direction.
Things to do near The Shores Country House
The Maharees
A sandy tombolo north of the village with Blue Flag beaches, dunes and a long-standing reputation for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
The twelve-mile beach
The long strand running from the Maharees through Castlegregory towards Cloghane, sometimes called the peninsula’s “Gold Coast.”
Lough Gill
A freshwater lake tucked behind the dunes, a quiet contrast to the beaches on either side of it.
Brandon Bay
The wide bay east of the village, backed by Mount Brandon, Ireland’s second highest peak.
Dingle town
Reachable over the scenic Conor Pass or by the coast road for a longer day out.
Getting to Castlegregory
Castlegregory is about thirty minutes from Tralee and thirty to forty minutes from Dingle town, depending on the route taken over the Conor Pass. Kerry Airport is roughly fifty minutes away, and Tralee is the nearest rail and bus hub for connections further afield.
Booking The Shores Country House direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
The Shores Country House holds a 5-star b&b rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
No fees, no middleman
Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
A better stay, direct
Owners answer the questions a booking platform never will: whether the room at the front is quieter, how early breakfast can be served, or where to park for a few days. Speaking to the house directly is how B&Bs in Ireland were booked for decades.
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Check availability at The Shores Country House
Send the owner the details of your stay and they will come back to you directly. No booking fee, no platform in between, just Castlegregory on the other end.
The Shores Country House, common questions
Where is The Shores Country House?
The Shores Country House is at Cappateige, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 HC43). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book The Shores Country House?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does The Shores Country House have?
The Shores Country House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 5-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 5 out of 5 across 118 Google reviews.
Is The Shores Country House suitable for families?
Yes, The Shores Country House is listed as family friendly. Ask the owner directly about room configurations and cots when you book.
How many rooms does The Shores Country House have?
The Shores Country House has 4 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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