Martina hosts a gorgeous B and B. The room was large, exquisitely decorated, with a nice bath and views of the harbor. Martina reached out to us early in the day to check our progress and time of arrival, which is a nice way to communicate that she would be ready for us. Our first Irish breakfast set a high standard for those to come. Proximity to Charles Fort (well worth the four Euros) and the pub down the street (also recommended) --both four minute walks --was a plus. Martina's husband gave us very helpful directions to avoid very narrow roads on our way to Kenmare. I strongly recommend this B and B if you prefer not to be in Kinsale itself.

The only negative is that Martina's is not proximate to town. Even assuming it is not raining, it is a 45 minute walk up a narrow road, through a damp forest, along the bay (nice part) back up to city streets and back down into the village. It's doable, and we did it one way, but definitely not a 25 minute stroll. Martina's strength is the room and the view. We were not offered use of any public space or lounge. For example she has a great deck with great views but it is not comfortably furnished and we were not offered its use. Directions were extremely poor but I think they are working on that.

All in all, this is a b and b with great rooms and breakfast, Martina is personally very warm, but I think it is a work in progress.