Dingle Gin & Tonic in the ‘Robert Mitchum Bar’ at Milltown House

Our signature cocktail in our cosy library-bar is the famous ‘Dingle Gin & Tonic’. Our popular bar is named in honour of Robert Mitchum (the Hollywood star lived in Milltown House for a year while filming Oscar-winning movie ‘Ryans Daughter’ on location in Dingle, although his favourite tipple was Chivas Regal Scotch!). Everyone has different […]

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Milltown House Not pet-friendly for 2023 & ’24, sorry.

A Chairde/Dear friends (both human & canine), Milltown House is not able to welcome dogs or other pets. (we have not done so since 2017) We will only be accepting human guests for the present, this policy will apply until we have our new dog-friendly rooms and facilities built in 2025. NOTE: Guests who arrive […]

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Getting to Dingle

Getting to Dingle? “Hi Stephen, we are excited to be soon coming to Dingle. Which is the closest airport?” We receive this email on a weekly basis from friends and future friends. Well the closest airport is not always the best option, but sometimes it is, read on and then make your decision. Kerry Airport […]

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Celebrating the dance of the cherry trees on Dingle Harbour

“Let me tell you ’bout the cherry trees Every April in our town They put on the most outrageous clothes And they sing and they dance around…. And they seem to be saying, To me anyway; You know we’ve travelled all around the Sun You know it’s taken us one whole year Well done everyone, […]

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Best in Ireland 2016

BEST IN IRELAND 2016 Delighted to received the good news that we have been recommended as one of the 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland for 2016! Since our reopening in 2014, we have earned the coveted plaque and joined illustrious company in the Top 100 in both 2014 and 2015. Travel-Journalist Pól Ó […]

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US Hospitality Visionary visits Dingle

US Hospitality Visionary visits Dingle. We were delighted to witness David Reuter and his hospitality venture ‘USA Hostels’  win a plethora of awards recently at the Hoscars, the glittering worldwide awards ceremony for the Youth-hospitality and Hostel industry held annually in the National Convention Centre in Dublin. David is a good friend of Stephen and […]

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Dingle Coffee Culture

In Dingle we are blessed with great scenery, pubs, music, restaurant …. and Coffee!! Yes indeed, the Dingle coffee culture (and in Milltown House) is among the best in the country.  Ireland is starting to develop a taste for quality Coffee. Irish people often holiday in the international coffee-culture superpowers like America, France and Italy and […]

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Craft Beer Tastings on the Dingle Waterfront

The Dingle Peninsula, and County Kerry in general, is at the epicentre of the craft beer craze sweeping over Ireland. An Island with a long history of brewing fine beer. In our ‘Robert Mitchum’ bar at Milltown House, we take great pride in sharing these fine liquid creations with our cherished guests. Both co-owners, Patrick […]

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Irish Bread making classes at Milltown House Dingle

At Milltown House we love sharing our home-cooking with our cherished guests so we organise weekly Irish bread making classes hosted by our Manager (and qualified pastry chef) Deirdra McPhilemy. The smells and sounds coming from a traditional Irish kitchen during bread-making are one of the finest Irish memories for visitors and locals alike. Check […]

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Dingle in a Day: Dingle Activities, Sightseeing & More

Short on time? Looking for Dingle activities? There’s so much to do and see in Dingle. Sightseeing, tours, restaurants and oh so many pubs! But, your holiday time is limited. You’ve had to restrict yourself to just one single day in beautiful Dingle, Ireland. We understand. With our definitive guide, we’ll help you get the […]

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