The Stable Yard House was a really beautiful place to spend a few nights with our family.
Check-in - The driving instructions from Airbnb took us to the house itself, but we had to turn around and go back to the restaurant to find James and check in. James walked us through the property and gave us all the information we needed. There were a few nice additions such as some jams and granola that were delicious and appreciated. There was an informative booklet about the history of the family and property.
Amenities - The gardens are relaxing and beautiful, and we all enjoyed our time outdoors. The beds were extremely comfortable. There are nice soaking bathtubs with plenty of hot water. The Aga stove was fun to use. There was a nice espresso machine with plenty of pods for our coffee. This is a great place to stay if you are not in a hurry. We found some things taking longer than initially expected such as doing laundry (no dryer) and reheating food (no microwave). There were some issues with the internet that would go away with a restart of the router. It was not high speed, but functional. We didn't get a chance to try out the restaurant because it was closed during our stay (Sat-Mon).
Host - We didn't see James or the family much, but he was friendly when around. He was very gracious when we accidentally broke a vase.
Location - It's a peaceful place out in the country, there's not much close enough to walk to. We had a rental car so it was a short drive to Kildare city and we took a day trip to Glendalough as well. Groceries were convenient in Athy.
Value - I felt like the price we paid was slightly high. A quick check on Airbnb showed that the Stable Yard House was available for the next weekend for almost half the price we paid. At the lower cost, I would wholeheartedly recommend this stay, for the price I paid, I give it 4 stars.