This B&B is centrally located in the heart of Kenmare, only a short walk from the Kenmare Stone Circle. The room and bathroom were large and comfortable, the free WiFi was very much appreciated, and the menu breakfast, cooked by Mary, was a delicious way to start the day. Our only thumbs-down for this B&B was the large window in... more

We found this B&B through Frommer's, which gave it a favorable review. Sure enough, it was everything Frommer's said, and better. Our room was not small; there was ample space, and the bedroom was clean, comfortable, warm, with an updated bathroom. The owner is lovely and has a great sense of humor. The breakfast the next morning was great, and... more

My wife and I traveled to Ireland for my 50th birthday. We picked the Hawthorn house out from the reviews in tripadvisor. We had originally planned on staying two nights, but ended up staying three. We loved it! Thanks Mary. More about the location: Kenmare was just right for us. It is ideally located for touring the scenic Iveragh and... more

We chose the Hawthorn House from Frommer's at the end of a long day of touring and couldn't have been happier. Hawthorn House is located very close (very short walking distance) to downtown, is comfy, welcoming and clean. Perfect location for exploring Kenmare's restaurants, pubs and surrounding area. Mary O'Brien couldn't have been more friendly and informative and was so... more

My friend and I went on our "Irish road trip" in early July 2009. We wanted to stay in moderately priced B&B's along the way. We found Hawthorne House in the Lonely Planet guidebook and though our previous experiences with that book were hit and miss, decided to give this a try. The highlight of our trip was meeting Mary... more

We only spent one night at the Hawthorn House but we would have gladly stayed longer. The B & B is located centrally in town with parking behind the building. We stayed in a very spacious room with a king size bed and a double bed for three of us. The bathroom had a separate shower and a nice size... more

We only stayed here one night, but regretted not taking more time with Mary O'Brien. We had been in Ireland for 6 days and traveled through a number of cities, and this was the first place we felt truly welcomed with open arms. We could tell that Mary loved what she does. She loves being a hostess and loves people.... more

We stayed for two nights. Mary and the staff were really friendly and gave great service. The breakfasts were excellent and the rooms very clean and comfortable. The location is within walking distance of good restaurants and pubs. Free parking is a bonus. Would highly recommend this B&B to anyone. Eric and Val Canada more

We stayed here for the Easter Bank holiday this year and I was so... Impressed i had to put a review up as I think some of the other reviews are not really showing this gem in the right light. We booked the appartments that are attached to this Beautiful B&B they are brand new and amazing they had everything... more