Shelburne Lodge Guesthouse

Shelburne Lodge (c. mid-18th century) was the original house in the Kenmare area of the Petty - Fitzmaurice family William Petty Fitzmaurice (1737-1805) known as Lord Shelburne, commissioned the design of the town of Kenmare which was completed in 1775. Lord Shelburne was Prime Minister of Great Britain from July 1782 to February 1783 and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris 1783 which brought the conflict between Britain and America to an end. The nine rooms are divided between the 1740s lodge and the secluded coach house overlooking the beautiful garden and grass tennis court. Each room has its own charm, individually furnished with antiques and polished old wooden floors. Shelburne Lodge is the ideal getaway for total relaxation. Take it easy in the charming drawing room or take a stroll through the beautiful landscaped garden. Perhaps wander through the colourful and picturesque town of Kenmare. Shelburne Lodge is also situated five minutes walk from an 18 hole golf course and for the more adventurous there are hundreds of amazing hill walks around