I do not know where to begin in writing this review..there are not enough words in any language to describe the perfection of this place but I will do my best and in some kind of order.
Tony himself is welcoming and so available at all times, he is prompt and answers queries immediately, his love for Ballyboe and Donegal oozes from him and makes you feel immediately like you are part of his world. Even his showing around the cottage was superb and the touch of baking the worlds lovliest home made bread for us was amazing. He has written books one of which he gifted to the children :-) his books are in the cottage to enjoy unfortunately we didn't get the chance to read this time.
On to the cottage, it is absolutely beautiful and deceptively large everyone had plenty of space. Everything is absolutely spotless and the abundance of towels was brilliant especially with kids. Linen and beds were crisp and super fresh. Amenties inside the cottage were great nothing was missing what any one may need ever !! Shower was gorgeous and hot and bathroom spacious enough for lots of kids to get washed simultaneously! Fire was fab and all the wood ..we didnt manage to light it well something we may need to work on next time :-)!! The central heating was so cosy also.
Now on to the garden..absolute perfection..safe and enclosed with loads of space to run around and thats before you even ventured into the acres of fields and wood available!.
The kids adored these areas but most of all the 2 donkeys who absolutely made their holiday something they will remember forever. Tony lets the kids name them and they adored them. My lasting memories of the kids climbing the fence in their onesies and running in to the field to hug them before bed will last forever. Morning times feeding them while we made breakfast ..my goodness its the stuff of fairytales.
Night times we sat out and made s'mores and playing hide and seek.
On to the location...it couldn't be better for exploring Inishowen Peninsula and my goodness did we explore. Ballyboe is close by every thing..Wild Alpaca Way which was brilliant about 10 minutes away..the worlds most beautiful beach Culdaff around 8 minutes away, Five Fingers strand about 6 minutes away..Malin village and shops restaurants etc only 3 mins away, Cardonagh town about 8 mins away. We went also to Wild Ireland which is about a 40 min drive but that was back to bottom of the Peninsula then drove back via the coast and Buncrana , Dunree Head and Mamore gap. Throw in a waterfall and wonderful meals out all within super easy reach.
Anyway this is probably the longest review on Airbnb so I'll start to wrap it up now..
Tony made us feel like we were the first ever guests such was the experience, Ballyboe felt like our home and somewhere that will draw me back for a long time I think. It's a place to forget about everything...no easy feat in these strange times but it did just that.
I never wanted to leave , I will hold that holiday in my heart and soul till the day I die.
Ballyboe we love you, Tony we love you, Donegal we love you xxxx Lots of love Kay and Muireann from Drogheda (and Debbie Finn and Ivy my next door neighbours )