If you like crowds, glitz, tour buses and all that touristy stuff, then Hillside Lodge is not the place for you! But if you want a small, self-catering cottage in a perfect location, Hillside Lodge is it. Clean, well equipped and on a very quiet street just a few minutes from shopping, restaurants, etc., in Kenmare. Almost ready to eat meals are reasonable at Lidl's. We liked having the option of eating in. The Ring of Kerry is famous, but the Beara peninsula, starting right by Hillside Lodge has similar breathtaking views, authentic villages, less traffic and no monster tour buses to push you off the VERY narrow roads and curves. Take a picnic to enjoy from a side road spot. Do also take in Killarney National Park enjoying the N71 through Molls Gap which is a portion of the Ring Of Kerry. Tessa and Paul give you a warm Irish welcome!