Our hostess was very accommodating with our request for a different room layout. She was also helpful with information about where to eat and places to visit while in Kenmare. The room we stayed in had a nice overlook of the river with two chairs arranged for comfortable viewing. We were interested in hiking in the area and the location next to Kenmare was convenient to accessing trailways as well as providing a variety of fare. We even walked to town and back on one occasion.

The only drawback to the place was the relatively narrow driveway off of the road, which then heads rather steeply to the lodge - just go slow a be careful!

Location was walkable to the City Center. The grounds are large with beautiful flowers. Staff was very friendly, was nice to see she has her grandkids helping her. Exceptional breakfast. Comfy beds. Host provided good restaurant choices in town.

Unfortunately, without her husband you can see the property is becoming hard for her to fully maintain. The landscaping needed additional care. Walking back from city center is well lit until you get to the road that the house is located, then it is pitch black and no more sidewalk,

The breakfast was beautifully presented and excellent and served in a beautiful breakfast room. Hannah’s homemade bread was the best I’d tasted. The service at Muxnaw Lodge by Hannah, Nina or Isa was friendly and met every expectation. The Lodge is charming and the grounds and views beautiful. The location is perfect for visiting the Beara and Iveragh Peninsulas in Counties Cork and Kerry. It was my favorite place during my two weeks in Ireland and I hope to return. Thank you, Hannah.

I loved everything about our experience.

Staying at Muxnaw Lodge is a bit like going to stay at Grandma's House...you instantly feel comfortable and "at home" on arrival! Hannah and her daughter Nina are very outgoing and very receptive to questions, etc. While the property is an older one (and what a history it has!), it is clean and, for the most part, very well-maintained. Our upstairs room was spacious and well appointed; while some might find the older style of furniture and decor a bit "off-putting", we found it wonderful, adding to the overall charm of the property. We felt we got got good value for the price; lots of on-site parking, and wonderfully prepared breakfasts in a well-appointed dining room. Outstanding views of Kenmare Bay from our second-story room.

There were a couple of cleaning "oversights"...one was a moldy teabag in the teapot in our room and there was some sort of hair (animals with previous guests, perhaps?) on the bedding. Muxnaw is a bit out of town, and the driveway from the road up to the property is steep and narrow, but it sits up on a hill and is well back from the road, so very quiet.

My husband I took our first trip to Ireland and stayed at 3 luxurious modern hotels, one 1797 pub & inn and 3 bed and breakfasts. After 3 weeks I cannot stop thinking of how charming, comfy and inviting the Muxnaw Lodge Bed and Breakfast was. It wasn’t the nicest, newest or oldest but it was my favorite; mostly because of how welcoming and accommodating the host, Hanna was. Staying at the Muxnaw is like taking a step back in time, staying at your fairy grandma’s. Antique furniture, rugs and knickknacks fill every room and corner. The grounds are magical; a bit wild, filled with beautiful gardens, trees, shrubs and birds. On a couple occasions I saw a gold-crowned fairy wren. Poems are engraved on large stones surrounding the area to the west of the lodge. The views from our room and the grounds of Kenmare Bay and Our Lady’s Bridge were spectacular especially first thing in the morning when the bay was misty and clear as glass. The hearty full Irish breakfast was delicious, Irish bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh orange juice, toast; all started off with tasty homemade breakfast breads. The salmon (kind of like lox) and eggs were amazing too. The Lodge is close to the historical town of Kenmare, a bit touristy but cute with fun pubs and gift shops. I hope to get the opportunity to stay at The Muxnaw again!!! Thank you, Hanna for your warm hospitality and an unforgettable experience!!!

I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique inviting Irish experience. If you are looking for modern amenities and aesthetics do not stay here.

This is an amazing B+B. It's a 200-year-old home full of history and set in a wonderful location with a view of the river and close to town. We enjoyed our stay and was on of the highlights of our 21-day trip to the Emerald Island! Hammah, the owner is a delightful person who met us at the door and continued to check in on us through our trip. Breakfast was an event onto itself. Highly recomended!

That we didn't stay longer :)

What an awesome place!! It is a converted historic home with a stunning view of the sea and bridge. The rooms are huge and the bathroom was great with a tub and loads of room!! The hosts were just terrific with lots of great suggestions for touring and dining. Breakfast was really good and served with a smile. We thought the location was great. It feels like you are in the country, but we were only a 10 minute beautiful and easy walk into town where all the shops, pubs, and restaurants were. We wish we could have stayed another night we loved it so much!

We had to leave.

The breakfast was incredible - smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. My wife had the traditional breakfast which was also very tasty - I loved the sausages. The hospitality was amazing and Hannah, the hostess was so pleasant and also told us where the oldest pub in town was so we could have a quick pint. Just amazing!

Not sure? It's hard to make a judgement when everything was so perfect! Maybe the light in the bathroom could use an LED bulb - a 1st world problem.

It was consistent with the description in the listing and we liked being a short distance from the busy downtown area. It was close enough to easily go and explore but far enough away so it was quiet and relaxing. Without a doubt, Hannah made our time there really enjoyable. She went out of her way to make us feel welcome. Breakfast was really good and being able to enjoy it in such a distinguished estate was great.

Nothing to complain about. There is a trade off to be made when you stay at a older estate so expectations need to reflect that you won’t get at a modern lodging facility. For us, this was worth the trade off.

The location was only a short stroll into the town. The room and batroom were spacious and had all we needed for our stay. The rooms are decorated so it feels homely and comfy which it sure is. Bottles of water available in the room which is nice to see. Very comfortable beds, very quite area, with amazing views. Hannah was a wondeful host and made sure all our needs were met. Breakfast had plenty choice, the sausages were devine, really great quality food. We really enjoyed her homemade breads and jams. Overall, we had a great stay and we definitely will return. This is now our go too place to stay in Kenmare, a gem.

That we had to leave