Our stay at the cottage was really fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for more. Mickey and Una really went out of their way to make us feel welcomed—we left feeling we were leaving home.
The cottage had everything we needed. It was spacious, and Mickey was gracious enough to have food already in the pantry and fridge for us—there were also chocolates, wine, & beer, and the supermarket is just a short 5 minute drive. We were very comfortable even with our large family of 6! Everything had such charm and a personal touch. The WiFi was also great, strong enough that I could work from home while the kids streamed a show.
Mickey and Una were really the charm and heart during our visit. They helped us whenever they could, and even brought bikes, frisbees, ice cream bars, and toys for the kids. The kids quickly became a fan of his, especially after taking them on a tractor ride through his fields to see the bulls.
The location was also perfect. When we stayed local, we visited the historic village; Fore, went hiking in the wooded trails, visited several castles, mounds, and garden establishments with fairy trails to follow, and with the hot summer, we even swam at the spring lake which became a favorite for us all. Then on those days we traveled across the country to visit popular spots, we found we really were close to everything from Dublin to the Wicklow Mountains to Galway to the Cliffs of Moher.
In all, it was the perfect stay. We really could go and on about all the things that made it feel magical for us all. I think to sum it up, we fell in love with Ireland, and we made such good friends in Una and Mickey. It was a gift and a blessing!