Our family had an absolutely gorgeous stay in this lovely house! We had a truly wonderful time. The house is everything that's written and more. The space is really great for a family - cosy but still roomy enough to have lots of personal space, and the multiple sitting/living rooms made it so handy for whenever people had work to do/wanted to watch TV while others played card games/had food. We were cosy and yet not on top of each other.
The kitchen is fantastic and great to cook in (excellent that the cooker is gas and not true AGA style, makes for ease of cooking large meals quickly!). And the large fridge and freezer is so crucial with a family full of different food needs and diets. The round dining table is excellent - great for lovely family dinners and hours-long monopoly games! We LOVED the coffee machine! It's such a treat to have such quality coffee especially when it's a drive to any coffee shops, it adds such a touch.
The bedrooms were lovely, great beds, rustic and cosy. The house is generally very cosy and well insulated which is really important in Ireland with changeable weather, particularly for those coming from warm parts of the world! We used the pellet fire a handful of times and it was brilliantly warm and atmospheric. It's also so great to have a television that connects to Netflix for those rainy evenings inside on a longer stay.
The area is really great for walks and the seaside, definitely make the most of it! And being so close to Sligo is great when you feel like a town escapade. Benbulbin forest walk in particular was considered a highlight, Mullaghmore strand is stunningly broad and beautiful, and Lissadel House has a really interesting tour and tea rooms! Being on the main road is fine as the house itself blocks off any main road noise, and in the garden it's nice and tranquil, and you get the advantage of being so close to everything.
Celina and Kerry are very responsive and totally on top of everything. One of our party lost their way getting there and were promptly rescued in person by a family member. This is a wonderful house cared for by wonderful people, and it's great value especially for a larger family group. Highly recommend!