Finola’s Lughnasa cottage is just wonderful! There’s a reason she gets so many 5 star reviews.
First, she talked us in the last couple of kms to the house but if you use the coordinates she sends in your map program it’s simple to get there.
We were then greeted by Saffron, the friendliest dog!
The cottage is exactly as shown; elegant yet relaxed. The beds are very comfortable! The kitchen is small but has everything you need.
The 2 bathrooms upstairs and half bath on the main floor were great to have and beautifully done - but then again the whole place is gorgeous.
When we couldn’t figure out how use the washer, Finola graciously took our laundry and did it in her washer for us. Then she returned it on hangers - so kind!
But the best part was the horses! We walked in the paddocks with up 7 at a time. We fed them carrots every day and they are super friendly. Our hearts were stolen by Jack the donkey though, who would follow us around for snuggles, scratches and carrots of course.
The setting for the cottage is on a stunning estate with a huge manor house and lake that’s so beautiful.
Lastly our hosts, Finola and her son were so kind. We received above and beyond care at all times. And it was just fun to get know them a bit. I love the donkey derby story!
If you’re lucky enough to come to Ireland and visit the Galway area, book Lughnasa, You will be so happy you did!
(We are a family with two daughters 24 and 15. The 4 of us were very comfortable.)