The photos don’t do the house justice at all, it’s really so charming and welcoming, like visiting your Granny’s. The house is spotlessly clean and Hilary has thought of everything - from food in a store cupboard to shampoos, shower gels etc. Our nine year old was thrilled to find craft kits in one of the cupboards, and it’s equipped for younger kids with toys, a highchair and cots. The quiet yard with garden furniture was perfect to sit outside during the heatwave. The location is very rural, but only minutes from Monaghan town or Rossmore Forest Park. The cow train was a great novelty as we watched them go back and forward for milking. A real gem for a quiet getaway close to a town with views of the countryside. And yes, Hilary’s lemon drizzle cake is fantastic. Highly recommended