We visited Lough Hyne on what should have been our wedding day. Due to Covid we had to postpone our nuptials and so we were expecting a sad day full of reminders of what could have been.
Instead Steven and Claire, along with the entire family, laid out the warmest of welcomes that we could have imagined. The home baked scones and directions for a hike were particularly much appreciated.
The kids and even Granny, who was also visiting while we were there, all could not be more helpful and thoughtful.
The property is hidden atop a hill.
The cabin is beautiful and remarkably peaceful. You wouldn't even know you were on a working farm.
On arrival the family had left us some eggs straight from their own hens and some homemade elderflower cordial. It was a great and unexpected touch.
The views of the lake and the surrounding hills were phenomenal. So much so that we gave up on our hike and wound up sitting on the floor of the cabin with the foldable glass doors opened and had our picnic there as we stared out at the tranquil lake below.
The mezzanine was an especially great experience. We lost hours just sitting and looking at the stars from here.
Steven, Claire, their kids, and Trish all made this weekend into one of the finest memories we have to cherish in spite of the weekend not being the one we expected.
We cannot wait to return for another visit and to see the astonishing progress continue in the Orchard and the farm.
Karl and Katie.