Where do we start?
Denise and Michael are perhaps the best part of this rental. Getting to talk to them was a highlight of our trip. They are kind, generous, full of great conversation and not at all intrusive— you have your own space and they respect that completely. Visitors are encouraged to explore the farm as much or as little as they like. We loved seeing the sheep, horses (though the horses were just there visiting), the free-range hens, the geese, and my kids were thrilled to help Michael feed the baby lambs. We fell in love with the two dogs: Jock and Dillon (spelled the Irish way). They were sweet gentle dogs and my kids took to them right away. We stayed in the Granary and it was perfect for our family of five with ages ranging from 8-13. Watching the sheep graze from our living room while sipping on coffee was how we started our day, and then capped our day with the same beautiful view in the evening, with a glass of wine as the sun was setting. There you are about 45 minutes to an hour from Dublin, so plenty close to get your city fix, or venture to Wicklow or Arklow for something smaller and closer (just about 10-15 minutes away).
When our family is looking for a place to stay for our vacation, we value experiences. We are also looking for authenticity. This place had it all. Thank you Michael and Denise for sharing this gem with us. We will never forget our time at your farm.