Where do I begin with how wonderful this apartment is? For us, it started with a friendly greeting from Orla in the shop who gave us the key (there’s a lockbox for after-hours key check-in) and showed us around the apartment. It’s below the gallery but it never felt dark or gloomy; quite the opposite. The decor is homey and chic and comfortable, with plenty of comfy seating for the four of us.
We were two sets of mother-and-daughter, and we each had our own beds.
The bathroom is plenty big and there were extra toiletries in case anyone forgot something.
The Ring of Beara is by far the best of the roads to drive and peninsulas to experience. Far fewer crowds, much less traffic, and all the same dramatic coastlines and sea views. Definitely drive the whole way round down past Castletownbere. It’s incredible.
Kenmare itself is a fabulous town with lots of restaurants, bars, & shops. Highly recommend Maison Gourmet for breakfast!