Joan, Paul's wife, was able to meet us when we arrived late and gave us a tour of the lodge which was spectacular and exactly what anyone would want in a countryside lodge in Ireland. Located on a gorgeous sports estate for race horses, the environment was serene and gorgeous - what one pictures when they think of Ireland. The entire lodge is beautifully appointed: the furniture is antique and lovely, the kitchen was perfect for cooking, and the bath and bedroom were comfortable and cozy. There were eggs, fruit, cheese, biscuits, tea, and other condiments and items in the kitchen for us. Joan was kind enough to give us a suggestion for an itinerary to visit Connemara including restaurants to dine and sites to visit in one day. Our stay at Kiltannon during the last 2 days of our visit to Ireland was perfect and too short. On our next visit to Ireland, we would love to come back and spend more time here. Joan was so thoughtful and kind to give us some scones she baked that morning for our early departure--they were delicious.

Travel tip: Use Google Earth to help you plan getting to the estate. Directions in combination with Google Earth made it very easy to get there.