Wow....where to start. First and most importantly, this is the first B&B my husband and I have ever stayed at. We are actually a bit introverted and have always been weary that we would stay at a persons house that was too extroverted. Claire was just perfect. The view from her home is impossible to imagine without actually seeing. I am not sure how she gets anything done, I would just stare out all day.
Our room was perfect. Just as described. Everything was immaculate and the view from our bedroom was breathtaking. One we were settled, we came out and asked if we could have a Q&A session. We had been in Ireland for 5 days and had soo many questions. Even though I know Clare had a lot to do to prepare for a large party coming after us, she took the time to answer all of our questions. She chatted with us and made us feel like extended family.
We had a wonderful quiet night of sleep, much needed. We awoke to a delicious breakfast with everything prepared just like we wanted. My favorite.....the porridge. I have been craving it ever since we got back in the states. After Clare's, I had it every chance I could get it while in Ireland but none was as good as hers.
Lastly, we had an "idea" of what we wanted to do when we left her house the next day. She asked our plans and when we told her she brought out her map and showed us a new path to take. She wrote down directions which I would like to say we completely understood but I think it added to the absolutely best day we had while in Ireland. We walked up a path and when reaching the top we saw a storm coming across the water, we chose to wait it out under the shelter there. It hailed and stormed like crazy. After as we walked back down, the most beautiful double rainbow came out. It was the highlight of our trip. In addition to getting lost on a one way dirt road on the side of a mountain surrounded by sheep!
Her home is amazing, Clare and her husband's company was delightful and the price to stay......is a steal. Just her answering questions for us and giving us an itinerary were worth the price. Now a bonus would be the recipe for that porridge!! Thank you Clare, for everything.