Hotels in Kenmare

The noble greystone house holding the elegant Park Hotel was described by the Irish Independent newspaper as “as close as you’ll get to Downton Abbey without going on set.” And that’s about right. The circa-1897 building rambles through large, perfectly decorated rooms, each more…

An extremely good value for the money, this peaceful 1930s mansion-turned-B&B in Kenmare is filled with interesting antiques, lending a touch of old-school luxury to its already traditional charms. (Thanks to a wealthy industrialist ancestor, there’s a story behind most of them.)…

A modern house overlooking Kenmare Bay and the mountains beyond, this is a special place to stay. Floor-to-ceiling windows take full advantage of the magnificent surroundings. The guest rooms are large (very large in some cases) and tastefully furnished. The guest lounge has a…

This cozy 18th-century house was originally the country home of William Petty, the Lord Shelburne (1737–1805), a Dublin-born landowner who was responsible for building much of the modern town of Kenmare. He later became Prime Minister of Great Britain and Ireland, and in 1783 he…