Do not hesitate - the gatehouse was an absolutely wonderful, comfortable, and home-like experience for my family (including 2 young children) over the Christmas holidays. I reiterate everything positive that previous reviewers have mentioned - the homemade breads and special considerations, the lovely amenities, beautiful location, and more. Additionally, Jo went out of her way to have a tree and other Christmas touches around the house, which made it so special for the children. There was more than enough space for the 4 of us to really settle in for our week-long stay, and plenty of space outside for the kids to run around a bit (and watch the sheep next door). While we were mainly visiting family, as a location it was great for reaching many areas of Ireland easily and conveniently just off the motorway. We'll be planning to come back on our next visit to Ireland for sure!