We have just returned from a one night stay in Carmels wonderful home to celebrate my mum's birthday, we were a party of 10 adults and 9 children. From the minute I booked with Carmel in February, I knew we were in safe hands, she gave me loads of contacts for anything I might need and we used the brilliant Audeen from Cake It Away and Mattie from the Matties Coaches to enhance our stay. We fell in love instantly with the house and grounds, the house was plenty big for our party and we availed of the extra space on offer in the additional apartment and my brother and sis in law loved that space with their little ones. The bigger kids had such fun running around in a very safe environment inside and out.
One of the highlights of the stay was when Carmel and her lovely family spent so much time with the kids giving them pony rides on the lovely & very patient Billy, most had never been on a horse before and I dont know how Carmel had such patience and energy with all the kids and as for the carriage rides with Pepe that came next, it was just wonderful and my mum (the birthday girl) just loved her turn. These little touches (plus the fridge and pressful of food) made it a very memorable stay for all. I honestly cannot recommed Carmel and Clonkill Manor high enough for a big family party and I definitely hope to be back again in the future. Thanks so much Carmel !