You'll be in great hands with Philip. I think he has a knack of knowing what people need and will do what he can to accommodate and help out. I was very thankful as I had some important work this week on the computer and was having a hard time getting wifi..Philip made a point of making sure i had a place to use and even gave me a separate office. I am beyond grateful.
The house is great and incredibly quiet..you wouldn't know there are 3 kids and a dog next door. But I have to admit if you do get to meet them, they are incredibly cute. I felt like I had both privacy and if I needed to reach out - fully comfortable and invited to do so. I used one of Philip's bikes and it was GREAT - fun to explore the area.
I also loved the bed and had a great sleep. The area around is magical and I had fun staying and exploring locally as well as driving in other areas..so much to explore! Even if the weather is cold or damp, you'll have plenty to do :-)
Thanks Philip - if I'm ever in the area, I"ll be sure to come back.
Btw - I was initially daunted by driving next to the canal as this part of Ireland has a lot of one-way roads. I was terrified of having to drive backwards or maybe get into an accident. I got over that in one day and zipped around no problem. So don't worry. It's a beautiful drive in and easy to navigate once you get used to it.