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County Kerry is one of the best destinations for a driving vacation through Ireland. Though it is sometimes included in commercial tours, hiring a car lets you savor its stunning landscapes at your own pace; since it is one of the most scenic car routes in the country, the car trip is an attraction in itself. Hiring a car is also the only way you can visit the area’s many golf courses, some of which are considered the best in the world. If you are taking a car trip through County Kerry, you can stay at the Sheen Falls Lodge. This five-star hotel is located right next to a beautiful waterfalls, and offers an excellent view of the Cara Mountains and the River of Kenmare. It is a short car drive away from the village of Kenmare. Sheen Falls Lodge was once owned by the Marquis of Lansdowne, who used it as a summer residence and hunting lodge. It has retained its old world charm and sense of relaxed nobility. The rooms are spacious, and decorated in light and relaxing colours. Large and comfortable beds are a welcome sight to travelers tired from a long day’s car trip. For those who desire a little more privacy, there are also small independent cottages located deeper into the grounds. Sheen Falls has an excellent restaurant, called La Cascade, which has received awards for its cuisine and breathtaking view of the floodlit falls. Piano music and candle light help create the perfect fine dining experience. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s pool, gym, and world-class spa facilities, which include an extensive range of treatments and therapies that use exclusive Yon-ka products. Activities like horse-riding, fishing by the falls, cycling, walking, tennis and crocket are also available. The Sheen Falls is a popular stopover for those who 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.