You are staying in a castle! That is a pretty amazing experience in and of itself, but Karen made our stay even more special. Prior to arriving Karen offered to get us reservations at the best restaurants in town. Not only did Karen make these reservations, she made sure we had the best seating in private rooms/tables. She also had great recommendations on how to get the most out of our stay.

The castle is spacious and more than enough area for my wife, 16-year old son, and me to spread out and relax. You have access to the entire top floor with wonderful views of the waterway and countryside. Great walks and fishing (if you choose) are right outside your front door. Galway is not too far away, but truth be told, we enjoyed the many smaller towns closer to the castle.

Though you feel like you are alone in the castle, Karen and family do live there, so if there's anything you need, she's right there and always eager to help or engage in conversation.

Great place, great location, great host!