Not only is this our first trip to Ireland, it’s also our first stay in a home share. If we did have any expectations, they were exceeded.
Our train ride from Dublin with a change in Cork to Midleton was with ease. Sharon offered to retrieve us from the Midleton train station and was kind enough to stop in Castlemartyr so we could stock up on provisions for cooking. A selection for breakfast was provided during our stay but Castlemartyr is the closest location to purchase provisions for lunch and dinner which we suggest to be done prior to your arrival at the farmhouse; arrangements with a local taxi service can be made if you are not traveling by car.
It is indeed a wonderful family home with a balanced mix of modern and antique details in both the structure and the decor. We were given more than enough access to explore and utilize both the house and the property. The fascinating and rich family history is bookended by the comforting Irish hospitality and generosity of Sharon and Jer, their children too…. an incredible gift to traveling strangers.