Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare, Ireland
Vibe
A 300-acre country estate where wandering deer graze beside the cascading waterfalls of the River Sheen.
“Cascading waterfall hideaway”
Tailored bedside reading curated by the lodge librarian, attentive estate service, and river-facing suites.
A 300-acre country estate offering salmon fly fishing, falconry, clay pigeon shooting, and guided woodland trails.
An eighteenth-century fishing lodge and summer retreat once belonging to the Marquis of Lansdowne on Kenmare Bay.
On a 300-acre private estate along Kenmare Bay, beside the waterfalls of the River Sheen.
“Guest rooms are lavish, steeped in contemporary luxury, all pastels and florals, with picture-perfect views of the river, the bay or the surrounding countryside.”
Rooms
Rooms and suites frame views of Kenmare Bay or the rapids, while standalone thatched cottages sit dotted across the estate grounds.
“A seventeenth-century former marquis’s fishing lodge, this 300-acre estate often visited by wandering deer has "first-class service."”
Wellness
Easanna Spa pairs woodland treatments with a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi looking onto the river.
“On the edge of town is the Sheen Falls Lodge, a former fishing lodge that offers views of the cascades that pour into the bay…”
Backstory
Once an eighteenth-century summer fishing retreat for the Marquis of Lansdowne, the estate opened as a luxury lodge in 1991.
Eat & drink
The Falls serves local seafood overlooking the rushing rapids, while The Sheen Bar pairs rare whiskeys with live evening piano.
The neighborhood
Kenmare sits two kilometres away, ideally situated for touring the rugged coastlines of the Beara Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.