Tucked away on a private estate along the famous Ring of Kerry, Parknasilla has stood for over one hundred years, attracting such literary luminaries as George Bernard Shaw to its beautiful location.

Set within 300 acres of magnificent gardens, which benefit from the near sub-tropical climate of the Gulf Stream, the Parknasilla is a classic hotel built in 1879. A proud stately building, the hotel’s interiors maintain the old world charm with large log fires greeting you in the grand reception rooms with bold Victorian features and refined furnishings. An atmosphere G.B. Shaw would no doubt feel at home, on his many visits to the hotel.

Up the sweeping staircase and past the stained glass window, another reminder of a bygone age, the bedrooms of the original house are full of character, with antique furnishings and tall bay windows sprawling with views of sea and mountains. The bedrooms in the more modern addition to Parknasilla are similarly decorated though more adaptable to the needs of the modern traveller.

The Hotel is renowned for its fine dining in the Pygmalion Restaurant, delightfully appointed overlooking the bay, with award winning cuisine, offering the finest of Irish food coupled with excellent service.

As a getaway resort, the Parknasilla has a range of leisure facilities, with indoor swimming pool, outdoor Canadian hot tub overlooking the coast, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. The hotel spa also offers an extensive range of treatments and therapies.

However, perhaps the best way to feel rejuvenated is to take to the great outdoors, and within the 300 acre estate at Parknasilla there is amble opportunity with the many marked walks and guided walks along the coast and through woodland. Alternatively you could take to the grounds by horse back, go clay pigeon shooting or golfing on the private 9 hole course or take to the water for a cruise or a spot of fishing.

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