Why do we book on Airbnb? It is to stay in dazzling places like Karen's Kilcolgan Castle. This was not only a highlight of this vacation, but of our entire vacationing life.
Communication was excellent, and check-in was easy. It is a little tricky to find the place the first time, since Google Maps is a bit off (not news to anyone who has ever used it) but Karen's directions were clear and precise.
Yes, you really do have the run of the entire castle for your stay. The bedrooms are in the tower, two good sized rooms with a connecting bath. Downstairs there is a huge kitchen with a magnificent arched window (did it used to be a carriage house?). Karen was kind enough to provide food for a light breakfast, yogurt, toast, tea and coffee, etc. There were lots of parlors and sitting rooms downstairs, with comfy furniture and lots of places to sit and enjoy the view, and the impressive collection of memorabilia. The grounds are green and beautiful, with flowers blooming in profusion.
One night we ordered take-away Indian food from Sitar down the road, sat in the kitchen for dinner, and then retired to the den to watch Irish tv, just like it was our own place. Karen was a wonderful host. She shared intriguing stories about her amazing home, and her adorable greyhounds, she raises them!
I cannot recommend Kilcolgan Castle more highly. Thank you, Karen!!