Ever thought of a nice relaxing holiday, just chilling out and letting the world go by. Well here it is, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
With mountains, golf, fishing, sailing, walking, what more could you want.
With easy access from all airports, rail links you can come and stay in Kenmare for 2 days or 2 weeks...
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St Joseph’s is a newly extended state-of-the-art nursing home located just outside the beautiful, thriving and scenic town of Kenmare. The home is family run by Donncha, Emer, Sean and Kathleen Kidney who have a combined experience of more than 60 years in the nursing profession. The purpose built fifty bedded Nursing Home is overlooked to the north by the beautiful MacGillycuddy Reeks to the north and is within a stone’s throw of the scenic Kenmare Bay to the south.
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A small comfortable non smoking Family home within walking distance from Kenmare town.
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Along with the above Alain nurtures his love of wine by travelling extensively to all the great wine regions of the world, and attends many tastings and master-classes on a yearly basis, this allows him to hand-pick only the best wines from wine producers who have great passion and dedication.
Where we are dedicated to the teaching and passion of all that is wine. Our courses and wine activities are designed to suit everyone; from the serious WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) certified courses to wine presentations, tastings, weekend activities and corporate events. In Vino Veritas (In Wine there is Truth).
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Society Special at the Ring.The course itself has a challenging layout with dramatic elevation changes, plenty of very interesting holes and views that make it one of
By way of instigating a counter attack against the current credit crunch the Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club are offering a reduced society rate of only €25 – This superb offer is available 7-days a week and will run throughout the 2012 season!
Combine a visit to the Ring, together with a stay in beautiful Kenmare, and experience not only a fine test of golf but surely the most stunning scenery in the country.
With recent and substantial investment in to both course and clubhouse, rendering an even finer experience, there has never been a better time to visit, or indeed, come back to the Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club
Holiday Homes.
Brand new in 2006 these magnificent detached houses are situated in a spectacular location over looking Kenmare Bay and the Ring of Kerry Golf Course. These luxurious holiday cottages are beautifully decorated and are equipped to the very highest standards, providing for a wonderful, relaxing break. Each spacious house sleeps up to six people with one master double room en suite, a second double room and 1 twin room. There is a separate master bathroom and also a downstairs shower room .The living accommodation is equally comfortable boasting no less than 2 living rooms and a lovely, bright kitchen/dining room. Conveniently located just 4 miles from the heritage town of Kenmare, renowned as the gourmet capital of Ireland, it is the perfect base from which to explore the spectacular region. Other features include colour plasma TV & DVD Player Kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer Bed linen and duvets provided Beds are made up on arrival Cots are available on request Private car parking.
Features:
Colour plasma TV
Kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer
Bed linen and duvets provided
Beds are made up on arrival
Cots are available on request
Private car parking
Toilet & shower downstairs
Each house has 2 double bedrooms and 1 twin room (Master double room en-suite) and electric central heating.
2012 Rates
Stays of 1 or 2 nights
03/01/12 - 31/03/12 €250.00
31/03/12 – 05/05/12 €250.00
05/05/12 - 02/06/12 €260.00
02/06/12 - 07/07/12 €260.00
07/07/12 - 01/09/12 €295.00
01/09/12 - 29/09/12 €260.00
29/09/12 - 03/11/12 €260.00
03/11/12 - 22/12/12 €250.00
22/12/12 - 05/01/13 €280.00
Stays of 3 or 4 nights
03/01/12 - 31/03/12 €265.00
31/03/12 – 05/05/12 €305.00
05/05/12 - 02/06/12 €325.00
02/06/12 - 07/07/12 €370.00
07/07/12 - 01/09/12 €495.00
01/09/12 - 29/09/12 €370.00
29/09/12 - 03/11/12 €370.00
03/11/12 - 22/12/12 €295.00
22/12/12 - 05/01/13 €370.00
Stays of 5 or 7 nights
03/01/12 - 31/03/12 €295.00
31/03/12 – 05/05/12 €385.00
05/05/12 - 02/06/12 €445.00
02/06/12 - 07/07/12 €495.00
07/07/12 - 01/09/12 €650.00
01/09/12 - 29/09/12 €445.00
29/09/12 - 03/11/12 €495.00
03/11/12 - 22/12/12 €295.00
22/12/12 - 05/01/13 €445.00
Above prices are per house per week including taxes. Electricity/Fuel charges are additional and are to be paid in cash upon check-out day.
Green Fee Offer
All residents of the cottages receive a 10% discount against the standard green fee rate. Or Pre-Pay €100 (per person) and receive unlimited golf for the duration of your stay!Additional nights are charged at €50.00 per night against the weekly tariff.
Contacting the Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club
Phone: + 353 64 6642000
Fax: +353 64 6642533
Postal Address
Ring of
E-Mail: marketing@ringofkerrygolf.com
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SheenView BandB is situated just a short drive from Kenmare town on the R571 Castletownbere Road. Kenmare itself is a picturesque, vibrant little town and is renowned as being the Gourmet town of the South West and offers a wide variety of bars and restaurants. To ‘wet your appetite’ for what’s on offer on our doorstep click here In addition to eateries in Kenmare we also recommend The Sailors Bar, which is just 1 mile down the road from us. Barthy and Carmel offer a lovely selection of freshly cooked dishes, using locally sourced produce at extremely reasonable prices and when the weather is good it is the most fabulous place to sit outside with great food and watch the sunset on the backdrop of some of the most beautifully scenery around.
To see us on a Google Map click to look at our 'find us' page
Kenmare is situated where the Ring of Kerry and Ring of Beara cross and this area boasts some of the very best sight seeing and tourist attractions in the South of Ireland, namely the Gap of Dunloe, Bonane Heritage Park, Kenmare Bay, Coornagillagh Beach & of course Kenmare town itself and so provides a delightful area to visit and is an ideal base for touring.
The area is a fantastic place for walkers and mountain climbers and supervised assents up Carrauntuohill, Irelands highest mountain at over 3,400ft can be arranged with Kenmare Walking Club so long as you let us know in plenty of time prior to coming to stay.
SheenView was awarded a 3* rating under the new Failte Ireland Classification system, which was introduced nationally in 2011 to monitor the standard of accommodation available to all visitors to Ireland and are pleased to have maintained our 3* standard for the 2012 season.
In addition to our usual visitors we offer good facilities for Classic Cars, motor cyclists, walkers and pedal cyclist.
OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND – Except for Christmas and New Year.
2012 Rates – 27 – 42 Euro (dependent upon room and time of year) We offer a 33% reduction for any children aged 12 or under. Special Offers available via our own website bookings.
Contact Details
SheenView B&B :– Proprietors Amanda & Peter Mallinson
Website address :– www.sheenview.com
E-mail address :– ajmallinson@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone numbers :- +353 064 66 42817
Mobile number :- +353 (0)872 171 213
Please visit our website www.sheenview.com where you can read all about us and what we have to offer.
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Welcome to Rockcrest House B&B Accommodation in Kenmare, designed with comfort in mind. Whether you want a relaxing weekend break or an action-packed outdoor adventure, it is the perfect place to spend your vacation and discover the joys of Kenmare and Kerry.
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The Laguna Park II Apartments are situated near the bustling resort of Playa De Las Americas in Tenerife, just 500 metres from the beach in the Torviscas Alto area of Costa Adeje. Laguna Park II Apartments are within easy reach of all the bars, restaurants and clubs in the main resort, which is under a mile away from the complex. Playa De Las Americas is a lively beach resort on the south west coast of the island and is the ideal base for an active holiday in the sun with plenty to do day or night.
The 3 star Laguna Park II Apartments are 13-miles from Tenerife South airport, which is perfect if you’re travelling with children as it will only take 20 minutes to get to the resort. Laguna Park II Apartments in Tenerife have 318 apartments and 58 studios spread over 2 floors, all with bathroom/shower, balcony/terrace, telephone, safe, TV, kitchenette that includes cooking rings and fridge. The apartments also offer great leisure facilities for guests such as; multi sport court, games room and mini club for kids, swimming pool, children’s area of the pool, a good entertainment programme and spacious sun terraces. The complex has 24 hr reception for those that want to see what the nightlife has to offer on a holiday to Playa De Las Americas. If you’re on a family holiday, Laguna Park II Apartments offers free places for children, so take advantage of this great offer, as places are limited.
The Hotasa Cervantes Hotel lies in the centre of Torremolinos, a vibrant area on the Costa Del Sol. The beach is three quarters of a mile away and many rooms have a sea view. It is a modern hotel and ideal base for your holiday in the sun.
This is the right choice for couples and families who want to stay near to the beach and centre of the resort.
There are 2 pools, 1 on the ground floor and 1 on the rooftop with great views of the ocean.
Twin rooms have 2-3 beds.
All rooms come as standard with a balcony/terrace, bathroom/shower, WC, satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning.
Within the hotel there is a restaurant with a buffet and a la carte menu. There is a pool side restaurant serving a lunch buffet and BBQ during the summer and 3 bars to choose from. Christmas day and New Year’s Eve gala meals included.
Couples and Families
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A once remote Irish-speaking town has been thrust into the limelight in recent years, and quaint Kenmare in beautiful county Kerry has become a thriving market town, the perfect base for exploring the striking southwest of Ireland. Kenmare is charming and cheerful, with an exuberant atmosphere. The infectious Kerry humour is personified by the wise-cracking inhabitants of the town, who approach life with a knowing smile. That, combined with the fantastic food scene and the stunning natural beautify of the region, has put Kenmare squarely on the tourist map. Kenmare officially started life circa 1670, when the area known today as Kenmare was given to the English scientist, Sir William Petty by Oliver Cromwell. After his conquest of Ireland, Cromwell bestowed the land upon Sir William in part payment for a job well done; the scientist had spent several years completing the mapping of Ireland, the Down Survey, which was finished in 1656. Therefore, history records that the settlement came into existence in the real sense in the 17th century but the true heritage of Kenmare stretches back far into the Stone Age, from what evidence we have. Based on archaeological evidence and excavated finds in the area surrounding Kenmare, we know that Gaelic tribes ruled the region of Kerry from circa 2000 BC; for over a thousand years they controlled what visitors today know as Kenmare. Archaeologists have found a stone circle, probably the oldest relic from Kenmare's ancient past, which suggests a prehistoric past that is clouded in mystery. Then, that is part of the town's appeal. Kenmare´s history then becomes extremely hazy for many centuries, until the 12th Century when the Normans began their conquest of Ireland. We do know, however, that the settlement was attacked repeatedly by the Vikings in the late 7th Century. The Vikings never took full control of this part of western Ireland, nonetheless their raids on the coastline was a constant menace for the Gaelic inhabitants. The Norse tribesmen often took whole villages back to Scandinavia as slaves! Although Kerry remained under Gaelic control, their rule was constantly being threatened by the Normans, who had conquered much of the country by the mid 13th century. Things came to a head in 1261 at the battle of Callann. The battle was fought between the Gaelic forces of the King of Desmond and the Norman, John Fitzgerald. Finghin Mac Carthaigh, King of Desmond emerged victorious and, until the battle of Kinsale, his ancestors ruled this Irish state free from Norman intervention. After the English victory over Gaelic Ireland at the battle of Kinsale in 1602, the settlement disappeared into obscurity until its official birth in 1670. After being granted a large area of land in Kerry, Sir William Petty brought a colony of English settlers to develop his new lands including an Iron Works and a Fishery. The local inhabitants, however, were less than pleased with their new English neighbours and fought Sir William at every turn. Eventually, the settlers were forced onto a ship and sent back to England. Undiscouraged, Sir William bought more settlers to Kenmare who, after much persistence, eventually integrated into the community. Many of the town’s famous buildings and streets were constructed during this period, including Shelburne House, Butter Market and the Schoolhouse. Kenmare then enjoyed a period of stability in the 18th Century, the population grew steadily and the town found favour with the First Marquess of Lansdowne in 1775, who viewed Kenmare as his own personal retreat. This stability would not last, however. The 19th Century would witness social change, growth and upheaval, as Kenmare did not escape the potato Famine that blighted Ireland during this time; rural poverty forced people towards the town while at the same time the population declined significantly. Kenmare suffered considerably as agriculture was the mainstay of the town’s livelihood. The town would also enjoy some growth and development, however, during this time; the first convent in the town, the Poor Clare Sisters, was founded in 1861 by five nuns. Under the stewardship of Mother Abbess O'Hagan, a lace working industry flourished in Kenmare and the region became noted worldwide for the quality of its lace. This signified a quantum leap for the town, as previously it had been almost entirely reliant on fishing and agriculture for its prosperity and survival. The town enjoyed a certain fame in Ireland in the 19th century, as it benefited enormously from the construction of the first suspension bridge in the country. Opened in 1841, it served the community until 1932, when it was replaced by the latest concrete equivalent. Kenmare's residents were also proud to open the Carnegie town library in 1918. It was one of the few Carnegie Libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie, an honour indeed for the local community. Ireland experienced a great deal of turmoil and social upheaval in the 20th Century, events which affected even the remotest parts of the country, even if they didn't take a centre stage. Ireland got a taste of the horrors of World War I, when The Lusitania passenger ship was sunk off the Irish coast in 1915. This atrocity spurned more young men from all over Ireland to become involved in the war effort and many young men from Kenmare would never return home. After the Irish War of Independence and Irish declaration of an Independent State in 1922, Kenmare could finally proudly claim to be part of a united Ireland. A period of stability followed until the onset of the Second World War, where many Irish troops lost their lives in Europe. Kenmare has long attracted Irish tourists in the know and this once small and peaceful town has started to attract a significant number of international tourists in recent years. It is still quite untouched and authentic. The transition from rural market town to a tourism centre has been remarkably easy; the local spirit of hospitality and welcome for all visitors remains the same. Kenmare may not enjoy the fame of Dublin or Cork but, for many, it heads the list of places to see and with its pretty quaint streets, fantastic food scene and stunning natural beauty of the region, it’s not hard to see why! Food & WineIn the 1970s, Kenmare had but two decent restaurants to its name; today there are over 40 restaurants, including our favorites Packies and the Lime Tree not to mention the fine eateries at the luxury Park Hotel and Sheen Falls Hotel. Award winning chefs use only the finest local produce of Kenmare Bay Salmon, trout and delicious tender lamb to create masterpieces at the many gourmet restaurants in the town. In addition to the wealth of restaurants in Kenmare, there are plenty of cafes, pubs and family-owned restaurants that serve good value cuisine. Lorge chocolates, on the road to Glengarriff is a great little place. HighlightsKenmare Lace and Design centre:A landmark in the town's past, this museum is a fascinating journey through one Nun's determination to build a new industry in Kenmare for the benefit of all. It displays “the most important piece of lace ever made in Ireland.” It is run by lace-maker Nora Finnegan, who was taught by the Clare nuns. Killarney National Park : The jewel in the famed Ring of Kerry, the national park houses, the idyllic and much visited Lakes of Killarney. A Mecca for natural lovers, the landscape is also dotted with ruined castles and abbeys although the lakes have always been the focus of attention. Well known beauty spots include The Ladies View, so called because it delighted Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting in 1861. Skellig Michael Island: A must for any visitors to the region, make sure to take a boat trip out Skellig Island for spectacular views of the coastline. The rock was once home to early Christian monks who settled in the caves, worth seeing for the views alone! Killarney Lakes : The lakes of Killarney are breathtakingly beautiful and deserve a full day. Be sure to visit Mukcross House, an imposing mansion built in 1843 in an elegant Elizabethan style set in beautiful landscaped gardens. It contains a museum of Kerry life, with displays on the history of southwest Ireland and a craft centre to keep the children happy. A great starting point for the popular (touristy) Ring of Kerry tour, or even better head to the Beara Peninsula (a best kept secret amongst locals). |
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