We spent 4 wonderful days at Ellen's delightful farmhouse in July 2017. From the front gate to the gardens, and everything in-between it is clear Ellen has put her heart and soul into creating a very special place.
We were blown away by all the lovely touches, not just in the home itself but in how Ellen presented it and welcomed us: freshly picked flowers from the garden in all the rooms, freshly baked bread, sweets for our kids, vegetables from the garden, a tour of the home and great Irish hospitality all round. Ellen goes above and beyond in creating a special guest experience.
The home itself is a beautifully restored country farmhouse offering cleanliness, coziness and comfort throughout. Ellen, if not already an interior decorator, could be ! The kitchen is very well equipped, the lounge room is cozy and comfortable with a lovely country fire range, and the traditional style parlour offers a lovely sanctuary for quiet time and reading. The master bathroom is just divine, with an amazing bath for candle-lit relaxation ! The bedrooms and beds are also wonderfully decorated and comfortable. There is no television which we embraced as part of our rural retreat, however the Wifi can keep you connected and entertained if you so choose.
However it was creative country garden that we loved the most. We could relax on the sun lounges, dine in the lovely tuscan-style alfresco area, host a BBQ, bake a pizza in the outdoor pizza oven, and feed the hens and collect the fresh eggs as our kids loved to do daily. Ellen invited us to pick and use any of the fruit and vegetables which were delicious.
The setting is rural farmland with cattle farms neighbouring the property. Our kids loved having only cows as neighbours. It is quiet and peaceful. The location is good, with Ballyheigue village and beach less than 5 minutes drive away. The beach at Ballyheigue is great, and nearby Banna is one of the best. Ballybunion, Tralee and Listowel are all within a 30 min drive.
Ellen's home will attract and delight travellers who appreciate and respect special touches, quiet rural comfort and great hospitality.
Ellen. Thank you for sharing your special place with us.
The Jacksons,
Melbourne, Australia