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This hotel is in a 19th-century limestone building. Enjoy the restaurant’s mix of classic and progressive cooking, while looking out over the 11-acre garden and Kenmare Bay. The hotel has a spa and is adjacent to an 18-hole golf course; salmon fishing and riding are available nearby.

This rambling lodge is situated on a dramatic 300-acre estate above Sheen Falls and Kenmare Bay. The award-winning restaurant, La Cascade, overlooks a waterfall. The lodge has a fitness centre, swimming pool, billiards room and wine cellar.

This ivy-covered Georgian guesthouse on a 400-acre farm is the best in its category. Enjoy the simply prepared food from the award-winning restaurant. Or try your hand at the small golf course, tennis court or splash around in the outdoor pool. Fishing and riding can be arranged.

Set in 60 acres of parkland, Coolclogher House is within walking distance of Killarney National Park. The large guestrooms have lovely views. The Victorian conservatory is built around a huge specimen camellia over 170 years old.

Facing the bustling harbour, these two Georgian townhouses have been voted one of the “Top 100 places to stay in Ireland” every year since 1990.

This cosy guesthouse in Dingle town is also one of the best loved restaurants in Ireland. Lobster, the speciality, is chosen from a tank in the bar and the menu features the catch of the day. A red exterior hints at the warmth within: stone and wood decor, and an old range in the kitchen. Self-catering apartments are also available.

This friendly family-run hotel is in a quiet rural setting five minutes’ drive from Killarney town. Families are particularly well catered for. Traditional Irish music is played nightly in the summer.

This family-run pub is also a hotel and restaurant. The sitting room has an open fire and lots of books. The rooms are decorated with antiques, and some have balconies.

Once the home of Lord Shelburne (1737– 1805), former prime minister of Great Britain. Informal, with log fire and wood floors.

Set in Killarney National Park, this plush Victorian hotel incorporates an award-winning restaurant and Molly Darcy’s pub.