If you've made it to Killarney, you've done something right. There's a reason people come here once and end up coming back year after year — and it's not just the mountains, the lakes, or the craic (though all three are hard to beat). It's the feeling of the place. Something about Killarney gets into you.

Killarney National Park is the reason most people come to this part of Kerry in the first place - and staying at Applecroft House puts you right on its doorstep. Whether you've got a few hours or a full day, here's how to make the most of it.

The Ring of Kerry is one of the most famous scenic drives in Ireland — a roughly 179km (111 mile) loop around the Iveragh Peninsula, taking in coastline, mountains, and a string of small towns.