My partner and I had such an amazing time staying with Deirdre and Stephen at their lovely home in the country. We wanted relaxation away from the city and this peaceful location was perfect for our three nights in Ireland. We had a car and made day trips to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway which were both spectacular and not too far away.
This is a great location for either a restful stay in the country or as a "home base" for touring around the area. The town of Athlone is sizeable and only 10 minutes down the road if you need anything. A bonus was being only 1.5 hours from the airport so on departure day, we got to sleep in a little and enjoy one last amazing breakfast from Deirdre's kitchen!
Deirdre is an amazing chef and we had the pleasure of enjoying all of our breakfasts and dinners at her kitchen table. We tried everything on the menu and loved everything that we tasted. I can't say enough about how great it was to enjoy her top-notch home cooking straight from the kitchen. Spending time with our hosts after dinner was great fun and we learned a lot about the area, the history of their beautiful home and about things to do nearby while enjoying a glass of wine on cold, rainy nights.
Our room was comfortable and tidy with plenty of space for two guests. We wanted for nothing as Deirdre is an amazing host and was always thinking ahead about things we may have needed. Thanks again for your hospitality - you made our trip to Ireland very special!