Travellers from all over the world have found a home from home at this renowned hotel in the Heritage Town of Kenmare since it first opened as a railway hotel in 1897 - and it is almost a second home to hundreds of thousands of RTE viewers, thanks to the success of the “At Your Service” ‘hotel rescue’ programmes starring proprietor Francis Brennan and his brother John, who is the Managing Director.
The location is stunning (in the town, yet with riverside gardens and mountain views) and this, together with exceptional standards of service, comfort and cuisine, make it one of Ireland’s most desirable destinations and the perfect place for an indulgent break. There’s always a welcoming fire in the hall, setting the tone for a stay in which guests are discreetly pampered by outstandingly friendly and professional staff - and that pampering reaches dizzy heights in the hotel’s deluxe destination spa, Sámas (‘indulgence of the senses’), which adjoins the hotel on a wooded knoll and is designed to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.
Outdoor activities in the area - a Serenity Walk, hiking on the Kerry Way, golf, fishing, horse trekking, cycling – also offer a unique way to enjoy the deeply peaceful atmosphere of this exceptional hotel and to balance energetic sight-seeing during the day with luxurious comfort and wonderful local food cooked by Head Chef James Coffey and his team each evening. Simply magic.
The lucky winner of this free competition will have a short break for two people sharing (subject to availability), to include: