We highly recommend this place. Philip was very responsive, easy going and hospitable. The garden in the back of the house is just magnificent. Our kids loved playing in it and discovering different types of flowers. They had a wonderful time. The best days in our holiday were when we did not leave the house, just played in the garden, and had a picnic on the shores of the lake. You have direct access to the lake and you can swim, but it is not kids friendly. It is very rocky and it becomes deep straight away. Adults and good swimmers it is a joy (I recommend to bring swimming sandals/shoes so going in and out of the lake on the rocks is easy). The sunset are as good as it gets. The house is facing westward, so get ready for a sunset with a lake and mountains view. The location is a bit of a drive from the main road (which we liked as we wanted something quiet). The closest convenience store is midway store and it is a 15 min drive. So make sure to be well organized to limit your trips. Things that our kids enjoyed in the area: (i) zip lining in the Ashford Outdoors Center in the grounds of Ashford castle, (ii) falconry experience (also in Ashford castle), and (iii) Corrib Cruise (near Ashford Castle). Cong has several good restaurants, we recommend Lydons.