We arrived to the most beautiful remote farmhouse in western Ireland. Susan and Ralph were amazing hosts who were there when you needed them, but respectful of your privacy and making you feel like the home was yours. The house was better than the photos. There's no way to fully capture on film the simple but, stunning attention to detail that was put into the design of their home.
The story behind the restoring of this homestead was not only one of passion for the property and its ancient buildings, but one that shows their commitment and love of Ireland and their community. The house was perfectly appointed and comfortable In every way, cooking, dining, relaxing, sleeping and mapping your next day's journey. The back corridor with its full wall map of SW Ireland, with its heated slate floors was my favorite place to sit with a Jameson and map out our next journey.
Susan and Ralph went over and above as hosts, helping us navigate the landscape and neighboring area, share history of the town and the land, as well as problem solve as we managed to find ourselves in car trouble.
I will recommend the valley of the hare to all my friends and look forward to a return extended stay in the coming years.