We stayed last year a week in one of the Hawthorn Lodge self-catering houses. The house is very well equipped, has a lot of space and the biggest advantage, it is very quiet although it is located directly in the centre of Kenmare. Mary gave us a very warm welcome and ensured that we had a pleasent stay. We will... More

Mary's hospitality and generosity brings us back to Kenmare and Hawthorn House year after year. The rooms are immaculate and the breakfast sets you up for the day. Quite simply, the best B&B in Kerry.

My wife and three children spent two nights at the Hawthorn House, and could not have been happier with it. First and foremost, the hospitality of Mary was great! We arrirved late and Mary could not have been more helpful. She helped get us loaded into our rooms, and gave us really good advice on where best to go for... More

Day 2 into our Kerry Way Hike last week we were happy to have stumbled across this wonderful B&B. We and our Muddy Boots were welcomed and provided with a very comfortable room. Paper was offered for our wet boots and the warmth of the room helped to dry what clothes we had exposed to the Kerry elements. The Breakfast... More

My wife and I stayed with Mary for three nights and had a wonderful time. She was very charming and helpful and the food and room were wonderful. Her recommendations for what to see were very helpful and it was nice to just hang out and talk to her about Ireland and her life there. Don't miss this one!

Stayed here for one night in October. Had a large room with one full size bed and one smaller bed. Very clean. Tub and shower. Cooked to order breakfast with buffet items. Free wifi. Quiet. Free parking nearby. O'Brien family is very friendly. Very helpful with our flat tire issue. Ate at Limetree Restaurant which was delicious and very close... More

My wife and I stayed at Hawthorn House for two nights in October, 2012 while traveling in south western Ireland.There couldn't be a warmer welcome anywhere than we received from Mary O'Brien. Our room was comfortable and provided everything we needed. Breakfast was a good start to the day and the location plus Mary's guidance to pubs, restaurants and other... More

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hawthorn House for 7 days. Mary was a wonderful hostess; she was able to help us book a trip to Skellig Michael on very short notice. Tips on where to go (and how to get there) were very much appreciated, and very helpful. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful; we... More

Hawthorn House is the BEST regarding its location - that being said - the rooms are "dated" and for the price - they are nothing special. Maybe Kenmare gets higher rates for rooms than the other places that we stayed in Ireland? If you are looking for a great location - stay here - if you are looking for something... More