We stayed at the Saddle Room for four nights and highly recommend it.
We chose it for its proximity to Dublin center. It was a quick 35 minute car ride to the Temple bar area. While there we drove to Donegal, Wicklow and Waterford as well. If we had more time we would've explored a lot more.
It took a few days to get used to driving on the left side and on those narrow roads, but the highways are very similar to other city highways.
David and Pamela did an outstanding job of creating exactly what we were looking for with a tremendous eye to detail. They added many special touches to make the space feel like a cosy, comfortable home.
The outdoor spaces are a quick walk. The grounds aren't so grand that you could get lost, but if you take time to look and appreciate where you are and what's there, you could easily spend two hours just outside. There are also benches where you could sit and read a book if you'd like.
Inside, upstairs there are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The hot water is hot. The bathroom was stocked with products for both men and women. They even had Strepsils and a first aid kit! I found a new hair product I love. This entire property is a labor of love. You'll see.
The bedding was clean and super comfy. Suprisingly the pillows worked for both of us. I like soft and squishy and my husband likes firm. We both slept very well.
There's ample closet space and drawer space in both rooms. Upstairs is fully carpeted. That makes it even warmer and cosier. One of the bedrooms has adjustable heaters.
Downstairs there's a cosy living dining area that seats 4 comfortably. Maybe even more.
Great working fireplace, t.v. dvds, reading material. The kitchen has a microwave, stove, oven, small refrigerator, toaster, dishes, pots and pans, paper towel, foil, plastic wrap. David and Pamela thought of everything. Please don'tthink that if I didn't mention it that it isn't there- it probably is! Knowing that we'd arrive late at night, they stocked the refrigerator with breakfast stuff. That was much appreciated.
Its very evident that David and Pamela are very conscientious about their stay and their guests. Even their dogs are sweet and loving.
Though David and Pamela are very kind and very available, rest assured that they give you your space. We felt that we could interact as much or as little as we needed.
The Saddle room is a beautiful place filled with history and love. We'll definitely stay there on our next visit to Ireland.