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The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist destinations. Famous for its stunning landscape, historic sites and golfing courses, it attracts thousands of people every year. Its scenic roads also make this one of the best places for a car trip, and in fact many of its visitors hire a car in order to explore its sights before continuing to other counties. If you are taking a car trip through the Ring of Kerry, you can stay in Parknasilla. Surrounded by over 300 acres of beautiful gardens, and just a short walk away from the Gulf Stream, it boasts of one of the most beautiful views in the area. In fact, George Bernard Shaw stayed here frequently, no doubt inspired by his surroundings to create some of his famous plays. The hotel was built in 1879, and its interiors retain some of that old world charm: fireplaces, Victorian furnishings, sweeping staircases, stained glass windows, and tall bay windows. The Pygmalion restaurant has won awards for it fine cuisine, while the view of the bay make dining even more pleasant. Aside from its excellent dining facilities, the hotel has an indoor swimming pool, outdoor Canadian hot tub overlooking the coast, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and a fully-equipped spa. Guests can also take long walks on the nearby woodlands and coast, go horse riding or clay pigeon shooting, or play a few rounds of golf on its private 9 holecourse. 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. The Parknasilla GS is a popular stopover for those who are are traveling through Ireland by car. It can be used as a base for car tours of the area, or as a stopover before continuing on the next leg of the car trip. Travellers who want to tour the country using a rented car can inquire with Car hire companies about the car hire packages they offer.