B&B Torann na dTonn in Ventry, Ireland

We stayed at the B&B Torann na dTonn (Ventry, Dingle, County Kerry, IRELAND; phone 066-915992) for three nights in mid-May ’05. It’s located about two miles from Dingle on the Dingle loop,

Our room was on the second floor, with a most unbelievable view of the bay. You couldn’t find it as nice at the Ritz-Carlton, and the price was only $60 for two!

Our hostess was just wonderful. Her husband is a newscaster for a radio station.

• Also very close by, in Ventry Bay, is the restaurant Stone House, which we got out of Rick Steves’ book. It was a lovely and excellent place to eat but moderately expensive.

• The B&B Carrygerry Country House & Restaurant (Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare, Ireland; phone 353-61-360500 or visit www.carry gerryhouse.com) is located about a 15-minute ride from the Shannon Airport. The price was $100. What a romantic place to stay! And if you’re not staying there, stop for a wonderful meal.

JOAN BURGER

Livermore, CA