Weekend break: Sheen Falls, Kenmare

Kenmare’s five-star hotel has a long tradition of country sports, but Denise O’Donoghue preferred the luxury of its great indoors.

A downpour might not be a feature of your perfect relaxing getaway, but there’s a lot to be said for a guilt-free stay indoors and a chance to truly relax without feeling compelled to go forth and make some memories by partaking in a selection of typical tourist activities.

Generally people like to pack a lot of those activities into an overnight stay, or even just a day trip, to feel like they made the most of the trip. The downside is that you often come home more tired than before you went away.