Kenmare is nestled in South West Ireland and its natural beauty offers many outdoor pursuits whether you are Historian or Sports Fanatic, Golfer, Walker, Cyclist, Tri Athletic, Runner, Water Enthusiast - Kenmare has it all. Kenmare is the gate way to the Ring of Beara and Ring of Kerry scenic drives and ideally located on the Wild Atlantic Way. Kenmare's neat triangle of the streets are lined with craft shops, galleries, cafes and good quality restaurants.

The Ring of Kerry is a scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula. Its 179km-long, circular route takes touches rugged and verdant coastal landscapes and rural seaside villages. Highlights are the Skellig Rocks, rocky islands with an abandoned 7th-century Christian monastery. More popular points include Muckross House (near Killarney), Staigue stone fort and Derrynane House, home of Daniel O'Connell near Caherdaniel. Just south of Killarney, Ross Castle, Lough Leane, and Ladies View (a panoramic viewpoint), are all located within Killarney National Park.

The Ring of Beara scenic drive brings you along the Atlantic Ocean through some wild and relatively unexplored landscape and colourful little villages. The Ring of Beara is lesser known to tourists than the Ring of Kerry is. Those lucky enough to visit this hidden gem will encounter lush natural beauty, wild landscapes, unspoilt seascapes and the warm welcome of the Irish people.

Kenmare is a walkers' paradise and caters for every level of walking. Kenmare and its surrounding hinterlands are located on the Beara Way and the Kerry Way walking routes offering visitors an extensive choice of graded walks. We are prepared for the special needs of walkers and cooperate with the other B&Bs on these tracks. We are happy to give you a lift from the town to our B&B!

The South West of Ireland offers some of the best golf courses in the country and with a golf course just around the corner and many more in short driving distance our house is a perfect base for a golfing holiday Kenmare Golf Club is a famous old course and a fair test of golf and is unique in that it suits all standards of golfers. It is the jewel in the crown of the late great Mr. Eddie Hackett, one of the game’s premier golf course architects. Kenmare Golf course boasts some of the finest scenery imaginable. The views over Kenmare Bay and the surrounding mountains are breathtaking. The course has some great feature holes and is always in first class condition, which are all the ingredients for a wonderful round of golf. (https://www.kenmaregolfclub.com/)