We whimsically and “last minute” reserved to stay for 2 nights with my sweetheart at Joe & Maureen’s Hollyford Hillside home and ended up extending our stay just shortly after our arrival in their home.
Their home LOCATION requires a car to get to (there are no direct buses nor barely any cars that passes by their home). However, this is not discouraging in Ireland since hitchhiking was recommended. Good luck or good karma or whatever it is called, despite the odds of arriving in their home, we arrived in less than 40 minutes from Limerick greeted by their cute, friendly, welcoming committee: their dogs Fluffy & Sparky.
Their HOME is very beautiful, comfortable, spacious, cozy, spotless, room with picturesque view and with a beautiful cozy selerium.
The HOST Maureen prepared homemade scones and tea for us and other guests. One evening they took us to the local pub Jim O’ The Mills that was only open on Thursdays and listened to live music that left us feeling the genuine local Irish experience. The hosts hospitality, kindness, genuine honesty and stelar overall treatment of guests was exemplary and the best experience we’ve had by far. We are also very grateful to have shared the experience and gotten to know the other guests during our stay there. We hope to see them again and keep in touch.
Most definitely a phenomenal experience! Highly recommended and so worth the trip. Truly the highlight of our 5 week long adventure in Ireland. Thank you so much for everything Joe and Maureen! Indeed a pleasure to meet you both.