Short Version: If you’re in a hurry – headline is “Stop looking elsewhere. Go here.”
Long Version: Mary and Pat’s places is one of the best Airbnb’s I’ve stayed in and I’ve stayed in a fair few. I was looking for somewhere peaceful after a retreat. And peace is what I got. But with a massive dollop of luxury on the side.
The guys have built this as their retirement home, they’re just too busy to retire at the moment. So every detail has been crafted to within an inch of its life.
I loved the massive picture windows which makes one feel that you’re living in nature rather than just being surrounded by it.
The kitchen was well stocked, and I really enjoyed cooking on the swanky top of the range induction hob, soaking in the freestanding bath and snuggling up on the super comfy memory foam mattress in the bedroom.
The interior is divided between the airy open plan dinning / kitchen area which a tasteful minimalist addition to an old stone cottage which forms the lounge / bedroom / bathroom. It just gorgeous.
I was so content mooching round the house that I didn’t actually get down to the Lough Eske itself. There is a beautiful walk up into the hills where one comes across a series of enchanting lakes complete with water lilies which were just starting to bloom on my visit.
Mary was a cracking host - a great energy about her. Baked fresh scones for my arrival – showed me round the house and left me to soak up the silence.
You’re far away from other humans here – surrounded by nature.
Can’t wait until I can get back!
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