We've had one of our best holidays yet in Ireland at Simon's wonderful place. It was the perfect place to getaway from the stress of city life. Simon has an amazing, huge property with a lovely cottage in the middle of the forest, just like in the storybooks! It really felt like being a child again: carefree on a summer holiday. We could have our very own motorboat for the holiday, and went out to explore every day on Lough Key. Simon was incredibly kind and gave us a guided tour on the first day, showing us how to use the boat and telling us about the history of Lough Key. Every island holds a different wonder: a castle ruin, a church, a hermit's house... and then in the evenings we could barbecue outside, then go back to read a good book in the cottage with a cosy fireplace. Words can't describe the out of this world peace and serenity that this place holds. The property has so many hidden wonders apart from the lake: ringforts, a teepee tent, swings, a wooden platform high on the trees, deers coming to visit at night...We will definitely be back!