This small lodge hits all the right notes.
To start: location, location, location. It is easy walking distance from the centre of town and train station, and almost across the street from the beautiful national park. But away from the bustle, traffic and noise of the town.
Rooms are spacious and well-appointed. There are two nice lounges, access to tea and biscuits all day, and even a computer and printer (which we used!)
But the engine is Catherine. It is her lodge, and she and her staff run it like a well-oiled machine. Available for advice on anything, cooking a great breakfast each morning, and accommodating everyone.
We travelled on bikes around the Ring of Kerry and stayed before we started biking. Catherine gave us a place to build and store our bikes, and stored our bike bags for us.
Lovely stay. We shall be back (in about a week!)