Our stay at Harry and Rebecca's farm was an absolute HIGHLIGHT of our trip! We spent about a week in southwest Ireland, dividing our time between three different areas. Our visit to the farm fell in the middle of the week and couldn't have come at a better time. It was an absolute respite and haven for our family of four...two young boys (ages 8 and 10) and two travel-weary parents. We spent two nights and one full day.
Rebecca and the incredibly, well-behaved dogs greeted us as we drove up to the property. It was quite the welcome party and our boys LOVED it!! Rebecca's warm hospitality was immediately evident and we quickly felt at home.
The cottage is absolutely lovely! It had everything we needed plus extras! Rebecca and Harry provided fresh eggs, a DELICIOUS loaf of freshly baked bread, fruit and a bottle of their organic apple juice along with milk, jam and butter in the fridge and another tray with pasta and cooking staples to help us get settled in. The rooms were cozy, the beds were extremely comfortable and there was even a bathtub alongside the shower that looked so inviting that I took a bath on our last morning.
We initially had plans to site-see but once we were there, we switched gears and stayed on the farm. It was the most relaxing and invigorating choice that refueled our entire family. Harry was so gracious in allowing our boys to watch him at work. As time allowed, he shared his knowledge and skills in a fun and inviting way. Our boys learned about cows, the bull, the pigs, hunting with the dogs, tractors and so much more! We also played tennis, relaxed in the hammock, jumped on the trampoline, took walks around the property, cooked and went into nearby Adare for ice cream on our last evening.
Ireland holds a lot of treasures in its people, beauty, and landscapes. Harry and Rebecca's farm is a wonderful combination of all three! We will always be grateful for the gift of time we had on their farm and for their genuine kindness. You will too...