After arriving in Ballyheigue at the height of a weather warning as the Atlantic battered the coastline, stepping into the Blue Beach House felt like being enveloped in a warm hug. With its roomy living spaces, massive lawn, cosy bedrooms and generally lovely vibe, it turned out to be the perfect spot for our family holiday.
The whole house is very thoughtfully designed and stocked, with plenty of dry goods in the kitchen, everything from extra bedding to wetsuits and surfboards in the awesome utility room, a patio for outdoor dining, an entire armoire full of games and a little library with a large (and wonderfully eclectic) collection of books.
There are no stair gates but a door separating the living area from the stairs effectively kept our curious toddler from wandering upstairs. We didn’t miss the TV, and excellent broadband meant we could watch anything we really wanted to see online.
The location adjacent to the playground and no more than two minutes’ walk from Ballyheigue’s coffee shop/hotel/shops/pubs couldn’t be better. And the views are as spectacular as you’d expect from a house so close to the sea that it’s practically in it.
Olwen was a pleasure to deal with, answering all of our questions ahead of time. Clodagh was our host on the ground, welcoming us with bread and milk at check-in and available throughout our stay to deal with any issues that arose (there were none). She was also really helpful when we realized that an item had been forgotten at checkout and went out of her way to find and return it by post.
All three generations of our family found plenty of love about the Blue Beach House. We are already plotting our return.