Any discerning traveler would find this property charming. The lovely pictures don't even do it justice, as
the old buildings with their eaves and twists and turns and pretty windows have been beautifully restored, with an eye to space and comfortable seating, a well-equipped kitchen easy to navigate even with multiple bodies working in it. The two and a half baths are divided between two bedrooms up
and the half one on the ground floor. The beds are really comfortable and the linens soft.
To the delight of all, the swimming pool didn't disappoint, nor did the sauna or the game room above. The cobblestoned outside courtyard is spacious and tempting to photograph, which I probably overdid.
Finally, there is Sarah. There is no more cheerful or welcoming hostess, and she worked overtime to assist us, from driving us to a restaurant our first night (which she recommended) to giving a lift to the Airport our last morning. Her husband, Michael is marvelous fun, with his quick, dry humor, we
got to meet cousin Jacki from
Miami Beach who was visiting, and also Sarah and Michael's divine daughter, Emma. In addition, we got to hang with the three dogs, Jethro, NoNo and Cracker. Made us feel less homesick for our own dogs.
The Stables is right by Phoenix Park, a beautiful place twice the size of NY's Central Park, with beautiful trails for walking, running blading, biking. There is a zoo there which we didn't get a chance to see, but will next time.
And there will be a next time, if The Stables ever again has room for us. What a delight it was!