Award Winning Georgian Country House,Garden,Parking,5min Walk to Kenmare Centre | House in Kenmare

5.0 (25 Reviews) |   10 Bedrooms  11 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Kenmare House | Award Winning Georgian Country House,Garden,Parking,5min Walk to Kenmare Centre

10 Bedroom House in Kenmare

KEY FEATURES:
• ENTIRE HOUSE & GROUNDS
• Fully equipped atmospheric catering kitchen with a country dining table.
• Large dining room suitable for group & family dinners- Banquet table option available.
• Chef hire & catering recommendations available on request.
• 5 minute walking distance to centre of heritage town of Kenmare situated by the sea.
• Private Parking & ample space surrounding the home.
• Historic property, beautiful interior architecture & design.
• House fully serviced on your arrival.
• Total price includes all taxes and fees.
• Events welcome - max guests or attendees 20 in total. (No hen or stag parties in the house and grounds please).
• All bedrooms are ensuite.
• No cash deposit or Government Id required on arrival.
Shelburne Lodge is Kenmare's oldest house, fully restored exquisitely by renowned restaurateur & cookbook author Maura O' Connell Foley & her late Husband Tom. Shelburne Lodge offers comfort & elegance in historic surroundings set on almost 3 acres of gardens, mature trees and lawns within a 5 minute walk to Kenmare Heritage town. The entire house & grounds are available to you exclusively and you will be greeted with a warm welcome to check you in for your private stay at Shelburne Lodge. The house has 10 BEDROOMS ALL ENSUITE including a family room and separate living area in The Coach-House attached to The Main House. Stunning interiors, original features restored including three original fireplaces, original polished wooden floors, large lounge with open fire, reading, beautiful spacious dining room & fully equipped catering kitchen. The house is surrounded by a splendid garden, lawns, mature trees and offers full privacy.
Within a five minute walk you will find yourself in the wonderful bustling & picturesque town of Kenmare. A town brimming with beautiful galleries, cafes, exceptional restaurants, craft shops to name a few. Excellent local amenities, located opposite Kenmare Golf Course & Reenagross Park, & within walking distance of the splendid Kenmare Bay. Ideal location for exploring, nestled between the Ring of Kerry & the Ring of Beara. Explore magical Gleninchaquin Park on shorter day trips which are exceptional. Day trips to UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Skellig Rock' and Killarney National Park. Close to Cork Airport & Kerry Airport with international links. Ideal comfortable setting for large gatherings of friends and family in a private spacious designer space. Check out Shelburne Lodge’s website for more information:
www.shelburnelodge.com for more information on the owner Maura.
Local high quality food produce (organic & seasonal) can be arranged in addition to private gourmet catering recommendations. Extensive advice for itineraries, things to do and explore & general travel advice. Local food family businesses include The Purple Heather and Pyro pizzeria (pizza/pasta, evening) on Henry Street, Kenmare. Local family business also include Christina Foley Chartered Physiotherapy practice and lifestyle wellness brand Inish Living. inishliving.com
Bedrooms
Eight Bedrooms in the main house (six on the first floor and two on the second floor). King room options can be made up in Twin combination at your request.
First Floor
•Bedroom 1: King Bed with Shower/Bath
•Bedroom 2: Queen Bed with Shower/Bath
•Bedroom 3: King Bed (or Twin by request) with Shower/Bath
•Bedroom 4: King Bed with Shower/Bath
•Bedroom 5: Queen Bed with Shower/Bath
•Bedroom 6: King Bed with Shower/Bath
Second Floor
•Bedroom 7: Twin with Shower only
•Bedroom 8: King Bed with Shower/Bath
Coach House attached to the main house, contains 2 additional bedrooms on the first floor and a comfortable living room on the ground floor.
•Coach-House Bedroom 9: King Bed with ensuite shower only.
•Coach-House Bedroom 10: 1 Queen and x 2 single beds ideal for family of four persons. Ensuite with shower only.
Living Room - Comfortable sitting & reading overlooking the herb garden.
History of Shelburne Lodge
Maura and her late husband, Tom Foley (until 2021), & Family have been welcoming Guests to their multi award winning Country Georgian House since the mid 1990’s, an historic house dating back to mid 1700’s.
Set on the edge of Kenmare town, Shelburne Lodge (c. mid-18th century) was the original house in the Kenmare area of the Petty - Fitzmaurice family William Petty Fitzmaurice (1737-1805), known as Lord Shelburne. Lord Shelburne was commissioned with the design of the town of Kenmare which was completed in 1775.
William Petty Fitzmaurice (1737-1805) was born in Dublin. His family owned property in Dublin and in Ardfert, Co. Kerry, where they had land and a large residence. Around 1760, now known as Lord Shelburne he inherited vast areas of land in the Kenmare area through his mother, a grand-daughter of William Petty, Cromwell's map maker. He came to Kenmare and built Shelburne Lodge around 1769. This was the first house built in the area. Later he commissioned the building of Kenmare town which was completed around 1775. He had a great love of the area and lived in the house as a young man.
In about 1776 he entered politics and became a member of The Old Irish Parliament opposite Trinity College in Dublin. Later he moved to London, where he had a successful political career, becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain in July 1782 until February 1783. The Treaty of Paris which bought the conflict between Britain and America to an end was signed with American leaders, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and George Adams among others. He was made the first Marquis of Lansdowne by the King. This was a hereditary title. The present Lord Lansdowne lives in Bowood House in England.
Lord Shelburne was popular with the American leaders and after the Treaty was signed Adams named a town after him in Pennsylvania, Lansdowne. Other areas in America were called Shelburne to honour his memory by the American leaders. • July & August minimum stay 1 week, REST OF THE YEAR 4 NIGHTS MINIMUM STAY. Open all year round for Exclusive Private Rental.

Award Winning Georgian Country House,Garden,Parking,5min Walk to Kenmare Centre is located in Kenmare. Award Winning Georgian Country House,Garden,Parking,5min Walk to Kenmare Centre provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Award Winning Georgian Country House,Garden,Parking,5min Walk to Kenmare Centre has 10 Bedrooms , 11 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 20 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Kenmare has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Kenmare, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Kenmare, V93DV2R, Ireland

Amenities

Balcony/Terrace
Bedding/Linens
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors please-Smoking allowed outdoors
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: children of all ages are welcome.
Event Policy
Parties and events allowed (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings; max attendees: 20)
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
No smoking
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges note from host: no hen or stag parties in house or grounds please parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Bill M.
Aug 31, 2023 10:34:22 AM
Review Score:   5
Summary: Our stay at the Shelburne Lodge was most enjoyable. We were a family of 16, 8 adults and 8 children. the house is in easy walking distance to Kenmare, and less than a mile from Aldi,Lidil and Super value. There is a convenience store and gas station close by and a golf course across the street. Amazing!. The house is charming, beautifully decorated, beds are comfortable, and very clean. It is a quiet house so when the bedroom door is closed you can sleep without distraction. Maura Foley, her daughter, and her sister were wonderful hosts and they make a wonderful brown bread. Maura gave us a signed copy of her cook book and we made a soup recipe from it yesterday. I can't wait to go back there!
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FAQ's

Is this Kenmare house pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Kenmare house have a swimming pool?

No, this Kenmare house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Kenmare house?

Best-rates for the Kenmare house starts from $1,112 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry with all other facilities. Varoom matches every traveler with their perfect place to stay or activity, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Kenmare house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Kenmare house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Kenmare house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Kenmare house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Kenmare house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Kenmare house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Kenmare house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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