Booked with Alfie because we wanted to a real Irish farm experience. We couldn't have chosen better! We ended up arriving an hour before scheduled check in because we didn't need the time we had allotted for getting lost. The GPS coordinates were spot on and we had no difficulty locating the farm. Despite being early, Margaret invited us in and served us tea and delicious scones.

Because the farm is remote and because Alfie raises pigs the old fashioned "clean" way, we opted to "eat in" and are so glad we did. Margaret prepared a delicious roasted pork with cracklings, applesauce, scalloped potatoes and assorted veg that was to die for. The wine flowed as did the conversation and we feel like we discovered long lost friends (and possibly family as Margaret and I found a common surname in our heritage!). Alfie also introduced me to "Black Bush" Whiskey and I discovered I have a previously unknown affinity for it...with a splash of water and a few ice cubes!

We were travelling with our college age son and so had two rooms. Both rooms were immaculate and comfortable. Baths (2) were down the hall and this presented no difficulties. I awoke in the morning to diffused misty sunlight and cows mooing softly in an adjacent field. It was like traveling back in time and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Breakfast was delicious. My son had farm fresh eggs from Margaret's own hens and sausage. I opted for porridge with butter and brown bread. Alfie makes his own brown bread and it was yummy. I have to confess to a bit of an addiction to brown bread and hope I can duplicate it at home.

As we parted, Alfie gave me and my son his card and phone number in case my son, who is studying this semester in Limerick, had any emergencies and needed local help. He also offered for our son to visit any time during the semester to trade some work on the farm for a room and a meal and I seriously hope my son can take him up on it. A wonderful experience all around. If ever I get back to Ireland (and I most seriously expect I will) I will definitely go back to visit Alfie and Margaret!