A total wow! Our initial response was total amazement at the location and in the middle of unrealistic natural beauty. I had to force myself to stop complimenting Nora’s home because I’m sure I went on too long about it initially.
This home is diagonally across from Kylemore Abbey and you have a partial view of the abbey and even the spires of the chapel from your room but forget about that...focus on the serene beauty from every window.
This isn’t absolute luxury, this is about the views. While Nora’s home is comfortable, cozy, serene and absolutely wonderful...it’s a farm house so keep that in mind. It’s going to have it’s cool spots and it will have it’s quirkiness all older homes have but what makes up for that is your views, Nora’s delicious breakfast and peaceful atmosphere. When you visit the abbey you’ll smile knowing the bus people go back in a few hours and you’re going to experience this for the rest of your stay. You can see the house from the front door of the abbey.
Note there isn’t any internet and cell service is extremely spotty if it exists at all so this is truly a place to disconnect. There is, however, good connections along the road in front of the farm.
All in all, Nora and her place is a true gem and a rare find, especially for the money.
We will be back!