Just back from a fantastic weekend in Leitrim in Fiona and Francis' beautiful house. We were 8 adults and 2 babies on a weekend away to celebrate my parents wedding anniversary, first family weekend away in years and first with the kids and it was a lovely experience. The house is lovingly restored and the attention to detail in decor and homeliness is second to none. I'd love to live in a house like this myself! The kitchen is as well or better stocked than your kitchen at home with all utensils you could need & the hamper & card & bubbly for my parents and the butter/cheese/milk etc was a super thoughtful touch. Mum & Dad were thrilled when they walked in. There were 2 high chairs provided and a travel cot which saved us bringing those, the house was really warm, cosy stove in the sitting room. It easily accommodated the 8 of us without us tripping over each other. The location was easy to find with the directions from airbnb and lots to see in the area. We visited Arigna Mines which was great and amazing views, and stopped in the Sweet Geranium Cafe in Drumshambo on the way back on host's recommendation, lovely. The marina down the road and Albert Lock is beautiful, we got lovely photos with the autumn trees as the sun was going down.
Details I thought were particularly helpful & organised were tea/coffee/dishwasher tablets, books on beside locker, board games/books/dvds, the folders with instructions on things in the house (on how to use heat etc. as a backup to the walk-through by host), things to do, emergency contacts. The house itself was like out of an interiors magazine, Fiona has a great creative eye. The beds were really comfortable. The back master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom was particularly impressive. Great response time and detail on any queries in the lead up to and during the weekend too. Would highly recommend and would be interested in returning ourselves too. Thanks!