I first met Brian waving hello from his landrover on the grounds of Rathe House. Brian is an ambassador for everything that is good about airbnb and life lived well in rural Ireland. The welcome was fantastic from the moment I arrived, Brian is one of those people who is interested in people, and making things happen. Given that, there are a multitude of options to keep you occupied without ever leaving the grounds of the estate. Horse riding, archery, clay pigeon shooting is just the beginning of your options. Walks on the estate are not to be overlooked, woods and fields, gorgeous vistas abound. The mews accomodation is tasteful, the interior has a stylish cottage feel, the loft bedroom is toasty. The shower unit is powerful, great water pressure and no wait for the water to heat up - It is fast