We rented the River's Edge Lodge for 4 nights and were so glad we did! The property is located about 2 kilometers from the center of Kenmare in a very private and bucolic setting. The house accommodates 6 people comfortably (we were only 2 couples so we had more than enough room). The kitchen was superbly equipped for food preparation and dining with modern appliances. dinnerware, utensils, glasses pots and pans galore. The bedrooms (3) are all en suite, large and comfortable. The living room is wonderful for relaxing, watching TV or reading. The patio and backyard face out on the river and sheep roam the hills on the other side. All the appliances are modern and well maintained, the bed are very comfortable and the bathrooms are well appointed. The house is open and inviting and the quality shows in all of the fixtures, windows and details. We loved waking up in the morning and hearing the rural chorus of sheep and cows from across the river....the cool evenings were enjoyed on the patio or sitting by the river. A very peaceful spot, indeed.
The lodge is a bit difficult to find but we were rescued by Margaret and Adrian who called us and drove to meet us so that we could follow them to the lodge. They thoroughly described the operation of everything ( water heater, bottled gas for the cooker) and we found them to be responsive and helpful. (When we could not locate a hair dryer, Margaret came by the next day with a new one she just purchased!) The pictures of the property in the listing clearly document the appeal of the house, but what is not captured in those pictures is the true beauty and tranquility its remarkable setting. Kenmare is a well visited town and we arrived during the beginning of its tourist season: lots of cars and crowded streets. It was wonderful to escape all that upon return to the lodge at days end. There is a large shopping center near the house where you can buy food and other items without having to go into the town center. There are also some remarkable restaurants in and around Kenmare: at Packies we had our best meal in Ireland and at Josies near the Dereen gardens we enjoyed some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. The lodge is truly a gem and did not disappoint in any way. Margaret and Adrian are wonderful hosts who are proud of their property and seek to ensure that is enjoyed by their guests.