I visited the Barn and cottage with my family who were visiting Ireland for a family wedding. We visit Ireland a lot but are new to Co. Louth and were not let down. The county is beautiful (even in October). The views from the barn are just stunning. The directions were great and kept the kids occupied looking for 'the house with the red windows' - I would try and have a good person riding up front to help with roads as the sign posts can be pretty difficult to spot. The lane up to the cottage isn't for the faint hearted, we burnt some rubber but got there in the end!
The place has lots of space but not too big to feel you're too far from everyone. In our group were Mum & Dad in their 60's, myself, boyfriend, 2 sisters, brother in law and their two children (11 & 8). There was honestly something for everyone, a play room, lots of board games, CD player (and a CD collection that kept us all in good spirits) along with a docking station.
I hadn't remembered/read about the sauna and so that came at a very welcomed surprise to everyone. The only negative would be that we didn't stay longer!
Amazing stay, we wanted for nothing. Ros answered any queries almost immediately. I'm not one for visiting the same place twice but I will definitely be returning to Cooley!