Joanna's gate lodge was exactly the sanctuary we needed after a busy few weeks. It was super quiet, and the gardens and outdoor views made us feel like we were the only ones around for miles. Joanna was a relaxed and friendly host, and we loved being able to head outside and walk around the local area - there's an adorable Dunganstown heritage trail with signs every 500m or so. Brittas Bay is about 5-10 mins by car for a swim and the Bay Cafe is great for brunch or lunch (bustling, great food and friendly staff).
All the facilities were perfect, the kitchen in particular is incredible, and we brought some eggs and marmalade from the neighbour's honesty box back home with us.
We tried our best with the fire but would have appreciated a *little* more kindling because our terrible fire sustaining skills meant we needed more kindling than most! But it still heated the room up really well.
Thanks Joanna and family for a great weekend!