Sheelagh and Gary's place was an incredible find! We only had one night, but I would come back to this area just to stay here again. They were wonderful hosts, showing us around the property, bringing carrots for the kids to feed their donkeys (!) and even leaving us with some goodies for our morning breakfast. The tour of Sheelagh's studio was also a real highlight.

The barn conversion is stunning - nicer than most hotels we've stayed in. The beds were very comfortable and they were careful to keep us nice and warm. The two bedrooms are far apart, each with their own bathroms, and the kitchen/living space is well set up for a very comfortable stay.

Location wise, it's about a half hour from Kilkenny, but the local area is gorgeous and worth exploring too. This would be a wonderful spot for an artist or writer's retreat. Also great for two families travelling together. My kids had a great time watching the thresher in the next field over. If we'd had more time, we would have loved to bike or walk around more. Highly recommended!