We loved our stay at Fred's place. Especially after a few days in Dublin, this gorgeous country retreat really gave us a chance to soak in the wonderful quiet, clear air, rainbows, cool rain, and verdant muddy walks of the Irish early autumn. Fred and family were incredibly friendly (shout out to Toto, the most eager friend and football pup), and Fred was generously accommodating throughout our stay. In the moments that we needed or were confused about something at the property (mostly laundry, which just took a bit of show-and-tell), Fred took time to help out with a wide smile. The beds were very comfortable, and the living room and kitchen were perfect for our needs. The borrowed wellies were a must-have to explore the farm and say hi to the sheep! The homemade cider was also a great treat (perfect if you enjoy a dry cider).
For those planning to do laundry at Fred's, note that the washer is in a small building separate from the apartment itself, and we were able to use the dryer inside the main house. It was a little different from what we might have expected, and Fred warmly helped us through the process.
Overall, it was a wonderful home base for our inland adventures during our honeymoon. We really enjoyed our guided tour of the Rothcroghan sites, about 45min away, and at the Loughcrew Cairns, about 30 min away (highly recommend both!). It was also wonderful to be able to make dinner and watch a movie back at the apartment after a long day walking in the autumn drizzle. We genuinely hope to stay here again during a future (hopeful) trip to Ireland.