Imagine a medieval fortress strong and sure. Standing tall, a castle that protected its family with steadfast assurance against the lawless land of the time. Yet, with time, was abandoned, forgotten and left alone with the elements to crumble and fall. It’s once strong walls weakened, its ambitious desire to protect...lost.
Then, shy of 400 years later, a man named Peter came along with a dream and a vision. Over the course of 20+ years, Pete has breathed life back into these castle walls. Stone by stone he recreated the once majestic tower to be a home for his family. And now, he kindly offers his home to travelers from around the world.
To stay a few nights in such an incredible home was an opportunity we could not pass up. Thus, when we recently came across a few unbooked days, we snatched them up. Upon our arrival we were warmly greeted by Pete and guided through his castle home. To speak of the grounds and the castle and impart how truly magical it is would require more than this short anecdote. Immediately, Pete and Eva made us feel as if we were family. In the evenings we played pool and tapped our toes to Rian’s music and during the day we went all together on an outing to Galway and then over to see a dear new friend Micheal.
We journeyed to have the experience of staying in a castle and instead came away with something so much more. A new friendship and the hope to visit together again someday. Your family, your kindness and generosity will stay with us as the highlight of our visit to Ireland. Thank you!