It's hard to put into words just how special and spectacular the Green Gate & our hostess Paula were for our family's recent stay. My husband and I traveled to Ireland for 9 days with our 4 and 6 year old daughters. County Donegal was our last stop on our journey, and we spent two amazing nights at the Green Gate. It was a rustic, authentic Irish experience, complete with thatched roof accommodations, a 200 year old main house, horses, a hilarious talking farm dog, and the most wonderful hostess. The location is remote, wild, and peaceful. The views are stunning. Every morning we woke up to the birds chirping and the smell of the fire lit in the main house, calling us to breakfast whenever we pleased. At breakfast, Paula was so kind and welcoming, integrating our kids in various ways into the preparations. She was so thoughtful. She told us all about great places to visit nearby, and these suggestions took us outside the tour books and into the magical hidden gems surrounding us. From some of the world's most amazing beaches to cliffs to shops with some of the world's most special story tellers inside... it was all pure magic thanks to Paula and the Green Gate.