It was an absolute pleasure staying in this beautiful house which has been designed to afford stunning views of the lake and countryside from almost all rooms. Having breakfast while looking at the clear views of Lough Derg from the dining table, playing football with kids in the huge lawns, star-gazing at night-time when the sky is clear (which miraculously was throughout our stay), waking up to sunshine pouring in through the windows... it was indeed an unforgettable vacation for us. The child safety features throughout the house made it very convenient with 2 young kids around and the house was well equipped with games for kids of all ages. We loved the wide and varied book collection in the house and discovered many new ones that we hadn't come across before. The house has all the amenities you can think of in a holiday home and there is very little you need to worry about once you are there. The area is very quiet but with easy access to shops and restaurants within a few miles. Most of the tourist attractions in western and southern Ireland are within 2 hrs driving distance. It is a perfect place if you want to disconnect from the daily chaos of a big city life without compromising on the comforts. We liked it so much that we extended our stay by a few days to get more of this serenity. Odharnait is a great host, very responsive to various queries we had and we will love to stay here again sometime.