Hawthorn House

No ordinary Bed and Breakfast, Hawthorn House offers high-class accommodation at a reasonable price. It is owned and managed by Mary O’Brien, ably assisted by their friendly staff. Bookings can be made on our website hawthornhousekenmare.com. We accept cash, cheque or credit cards but please note there is a €3 service charge on all credit card payments.

At Hawthorn House, the eight individually styled bedrooms, are spacious and well equipped. All rooms are ensuite, have Free Wi-Fi Access, TV sets and hairdryers. We take pride in our good Irish breakfast, served in our bright and airy dining room. A guest lounge at the front of the house provides a comfortable atmosphere for guests to relax in. We also have our own private car park. Two apartments adjacent to the B&B provide accommodation for longer stays. You can find all the information on our website under self-catering, Hawthorn Lodge.

Kenmare or Neidin (meaning “little nest” in Irish) nestles at the foot of the surrounding mountains of Cork and Kerry. It is an excellent base for walking in this most scenic part of Ireland. Kenmare has a range of restaurants to suit all tastes. Being located at the edge of the sea provides Kenmare with the finest fresh seafood. Kenmare is the first heritage town to be chosen in Co Kerry and you can find an informative heritage centre located in the town square inside the tourist office. Kenmare is the ideal touring centre, adjoining the Ring of Kerry and close to the ring of Beara, it is 40 minutes’ drive from Killarney, 30 minutes from Glengarriff, 1½ hours from Cork airport, 2½ hours from Shannon and under an hour from Kerry County International Airport at Farranfore.

Hawthorn House is recommended by the Bridgestone Guide, having been awarded a position in the “100 best places to stay in Ireland”