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The Lansdowne Kenmare
Kenmare, Kerry, Ireland · Independent · Accessible Luxury
William Petty Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, built this Georgian townhouse in 1790 as his Kenmare residence; it has welcomed guests for more than 240 years. The Hanley family runs it today. SLH describes bedrooms with marble bathrooms and a terrace for brandy under clear Kerry skies. Dinner is at Shelburne Street Restaurant; An Nead Cafe (The Little Nest) handles cakes and coffee; The Poet's Bar closes the evening. Kenmare's boutiques and pubs sit outside the door.
- Opened 1790
About The Lansdowne Kenmare
- The house was built in 1790 as the town residence of William Petty Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of Shelburne.
- The Hanley family now runs the hotel, following parents who cared for the house for nearly three decades.
- Dining splits across Shelburne Street Restaurant, An Nead Cafe (The Little Nest), and The Poet's Bar.
Restaurants and bars
- Shelburne Street Restaurant — Restaurant
- An Nead Cafe — Café
- The Poet's Bar — Bar
Amenities
- Open fires in lobby
- Exclusive use weddings of the entire hotel
- Bespoke wedding planning by dedicated team
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