Paul & co. were the best hosts imaginable. Very helpful and thoughtful. Great tips for places to eat and things to do in the area. I wanted to hike Croagh Patrick during my stay. Paul gave me good advice about which day to go in light of the weather, and thanks to another tip from Paul, I was aware of a very nice spa (Spa Sula) just a few doors away at the Castlecourt hotel. I felt great after the hike, but must say I enjoyed using the rainy day that followed as an excuse to treat myself to a little time at the spa.
The accommodation was even more beautiful and relaxing in person than the photos would suggest. Enjoyed one particularly nice morning coffee on the covered patio just outside the cottage’s front door. While it rained, the chickens sought shelter under the hibiscus next to me till the sun broke through, again. You cannot help but relax in walled-garden-next-to-the-river setting that the Paul and his partner have designed so well. The only way I could’ve improved it would have been to stay longer and bring my own partner with me.
Oh, and the breakfasts were the best I’ve had in any B&B. Very high quality, fresh ingredients. The additional charge for breakfast and tea/coffee (€15/day July 2019) is absolutely reasonable and a good value.