I stayed in this lovely B&B with my wife and 2 young children. The owners, Tom and Moyra, could not be more helpful. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, they made us feel at home. The house is beautiful and the breakfasts are to die for. 10 out of 10.

We were traveling with our sister and her husband, and we four fell in love with the Shelburne Lodge, and Tom and Maura, our innkeepers. They made sure we had a memorable visit to Kenmare! Our rooms were spacious, clean, beautifully decorated and the bed was made with wonderful Irish linens. The breakfast room was sunny and charming and the breakfast was delicious---fresh Irish dairy products, and a large menu to choose from. The Lodge is situated uphill from "downtown" Kenmare, and we could easily walk to dinner. We had a dreamy stay, and I would have loved to stay another day and night. We will return to Kenmare and the Shelburne Lodge!

Shelburne Lodge is a beautiful house and short walk from the heart of town. The staff is very friendly and fun to talk to. They were happy to give us tea upon our arrival and talked about our travels. The breakfast was great! Probably one of the best parts of staying at the Shelburne. The rooms are traditional and cozy. You definitely feel like you are staying in someone’s house, not a hotel. The bathroom was very nice and up-to-date. I would recommend the Lodge to people that want a personal experience, don’t mind a short walk to the town, and enjoy beautiful historic houses.

My wife and I, along with another couple, thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of Tom and Maura Foley last month in their beautiful home in Kenmare. Located in a gorgeous setting just outside Kenmare's town center, this B&B (a guesthouse is a more appropriate title) is elegant in every way. The sleeping rooms are well appointed and comfortable, the public areas are beautiful and inviting with fine furniture, rugs and paintings, and the breakfast was indescribably delicious. Maura's menu was incomparable, featuring porridge with Irish whiskey cream, poached pears, salmon and a wide assortment of local cheeses and fresh-baked breads. In fact, the breakfast alone was almost worth the price of the night's lodging. As Tom escorted us to our car the morning of our departure, there was frost on the windshield, and Tom went back into the house twice to bring warm water to thaw the glass. I've stayed in many B&Bs over the last 30 years in Ireland, England, Scotland and the States, but this one takes the prize. Do yourself a favor and spend an incomparable time at Shelburne Lodge, where you truly feel like a guest rather than a paying customer.