Staying at Shepards Cottage was like escaping to another world. A pure slice of heaven. The house itself is not only beautiful, spacious and spotlesly clean, but it has an energy about it, somewhat like being hugged, it relaxes you instantly. The grounds it are on are amazing, there is so much to explore and do. We had our children with us, they swam in the lake, roamed through the forest and explored each of the different fields and surrounds, each unique and endlessly beautiful. So a massive thumbs up for a family break away from it all. Equally I could imagine it being a beautiful place to go for a romantic get away! You really feel you are as far away from everything as you can get(yet a short drive away and you can find towns which can cater for all your needs), the only sounds there are gentle murmurs of nature resulting in all of us having the best nights of sleep ever! Sinead and Bernhard are the best hosts ever, so kind, generous, welcoming and there whenever you need them. I cannot recommend this place any highly enough, complete perfection, it simply was the best and a place we will return to time and time again!