Joy and Charles Keppel’s 130 year old stone farmhouse overlooks the beautiful Vale of Avoca at the end of a 2km gravel track. We were warmly welcomed and offered tea and cake in the comfortable lounge, which was open for the use of guests. Our double room (3) with ensuite bathroom at the front of the house gave us full... More

We were greeted by Joy who having shown us our room which was spacious, very clean and had a great view, went and made us a pot of tea and homemade cakes. Charlie, her husband also came and chatted with us and both seemed genuinely anxious that we enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was delicious and freshly cooked. It is a... More

My friends and I stayed here and had a great time. Although it is a drive away from Arklow town, the views are stunning. The people are lovely, and the breakfast is amazing! Cannot say enough how nice a time we had while we were here!

We stayed at Keppel's our first night in Ireland after a 14 hour travel day. Proprietor Joy was very gracious, the front room well appointed, and the view across the valley was spectacular. The exceptional service occurred in the morning when we had a time problem on our phone alarm and work up 2 hours later than we had planned.... More

We had just arrived in Ireland the day before and by the time we reached Keppel's Farmhouse after a long drive from the airport we were exhausted. We were met by Joy who is indeed a joy who showed us to our lovely room overlooking the lovely countryside. We had a wonderful breakfast in the morning and spent some time... More

I just read the negative review below - and everyone has different experiences, but I cannot believe this is the same place or the same couple. From the time Joy answered my initial request for a room for three nights, she was above and beyond kind and welcoming. I even mentioned to my mother before we arrived that she was... More

We enjoyed three great days with the Keppels! The hostess of another B&B south of Cork recommended this farm. We had traveled the western and southern areas of Ireland, then headed to Dublin to spend four days with our son. Now we were ready to slow down, relax, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the "Garden County". Joy and... More

We stayed two nights in this wonderful B&B. Joy and Charles are teriffic hosts and very friendly. Breakfasts were great; our room was large and had a nice view overlooking the countryside. The farmhouse is on a gravel road about 1 km off the paved road which gives it an extremely quiet setting.

We stayed between 4 - 7 Sept ' 08 at Keppel's. We were warmly welcomed on arrival and throughout our stay by both Joy & Charlie. In the triple room the double and two single beds, and pillows, were extremely comfortable with lovely linen. The ensuite was clean and suited us well. Joy's breakfasts are truly to die for, you... More