Fantastic and relaxing setting yet convenient to everything.
Flowering shrubs in front, private garden w coy pond in back, multiple airy common rooms makes this more of an enclave than a house.
The house itself is very cool. The overall effect of the interior of the house combined with the front gardens and back courtyard is enchanting.
Super convenient to the LUAS (tram into Dublin city center). It is a five minute walk and has a fantastic cafe right at the stop. We brought “fancy coffees” and an amazing breakfast back the house, while our crew was getting ready for a day of exploring.
DUBLIN CITY CENTER
Super easy to get into the heart of the city.
Trinity College, Grafton Road shopping, pubs, St Patrick’s cathedral, Guinness tour, its all easily accessible from convenient LUAS stops and then walking the city. Classic Irish pub music, dinner and drinks followed by a short ride home. We know because we did just that. The three college students stayed in the city longer and my wife and I and her Mom relaxed back at the house.
RANELAGH ROAD
Easy, leisurely and enjoyable walk to Ranelagh Road with great options for dining, drinks or just soaking up some local culture. For those who want a great Irish pub, there are a couple of perfect choices. However, there are a wide number of eating and entertainment choices. We found this to be the perfect balance to a full day of touring Dublin.
AN UNEXPECTED SURPRISE
Day trips out of the city were easy from here!
With the LAUS tram into the city, the main train stations were within easy access. LUAS literally dropped us off at the front door of the train station.
We had a delightful day trip to Kilkenny. Nice train ride straight into Kilkenny from
Dublin. A day of castles, cathedrals, cobblestone streets, shopping (for those who want it), pubs (for the rest of us). A pleasant train ride back with LAUS dropping us back at our favorite coffee shop. It was so easy, we will take similar but different day trips, next time.
We were back at the housing relaxing and onto dinner.
OTHER NORMAL STUFF
The rooms are normal size for European travels. Linens, beds etc, all had a new and comfortable feel to them. The one and 1/2 baths worked fine for our group of six.
Àine and Joe were very responsive. While they are experienced hosts, this is a new adventure for their home. I am sure they will be super hosts here very soon.