Our stay at this beautiful home was the absolute highlight of a golden trip with my young adult daughter. I almost didn't book it because it was too far out of Galway and I would very sad for anyone else to make that mistake. It is less than half an hour of lovely country roads out of Galway and it is easy to locate because of the magical hill in front. The house is, yes, breathtaking, and our suite was pristine, enormous with glorious views out of every window. The hike was lovely, but the very best thing of this very wonderful destination is the enormous kind hearts of our wonderful hosts. Their love for their guests is extraordinary. We were met by smiling and shining haired Joyce and walked to our rooms where we were shown the abundant contents of our very own little fridge: homemade nut butter, jams, slices of fresh bread, local milk and honey and above it, a large bowl of fruit, including kiwis and a variety of apples. After bathing, wonderful tub, the girls and I had a beautiful evening in front of the walnut fire in the reception room, drinking wine and talking about art and history with Dennis before turning in to a dark and silent night. I rarely sleep as deeply as I did that night, and woke with the sun for a delicious breakfast and hike across the way to the top of the King of the Fairy's hill.
There is so much more to tell but I hope that you will find out for yourself.
For magic, beauty and rejuvenating rest, I can't imagine any better place. I would consider it a destination by itself, not a byway to anywhere else.
Thank you