We truly got to live like a king (and queen) in Peter's castle. With amazingly interesting stories from Peter and Eva and a cozy and quirky atmosphere, this is a dream location that spans beyond staying in a castle.

From the moment you walk in through the castle doors and go up the long, windy staircase you feel like you are transported into a fairytale land, yet once you get into the rooms, you still have the modern comforts of home. We were able to cook in the kitchen Peter created (using food already in the kitchen - an added bonus when you are traveling on a budget). We were able to watch a movie from their extremely extensive DVD collection. We were able to enjoy modern (not castle) plumbing, including using the amazingly hidden bathtub with a view of a lovely fish tank. We also had a great amount of privacy as Peter and Eva gave us full run of the top of the castle (two rooms, plus you can walk around the top). We were also perfectly warm the entire time we were there due to the roaring fires and the nice, warm blankets on the bed. Also, take some time to really look at everything inside and outside of the castle. There are amazing pieces of artwork and quirky trinkets everywhere. It's a perfect mix of modern comfort and castle.

Make sure to talk to Peter about the castle itself. You learn so much more from chatting with him than just visiting the tourist traps in Ireland. We also just enjoyed chatting with him because he's got so many interesting and inspiring stories.

I can say, by far, this is the coolest place I've ever stayed and if we ever get a chance to go back to Ireland, we'll definitely want to stay with Peter and Eva again. Not just because it's a castle, but because it's a great experience.