We loved our time at the barn. It really is a most beautiful and interesting place to stay. It feels very remote and peaceful, yet there are lots of gorgeous places to visit within a short distance.

Canice was a lovely host and made us feel very welcome, meeting us on the main road on the day we arrived and leading us to the barn (the roads are narrow and winding but we managed not to get lost at any stage. Not so sure we would find it in the darkness of winter without a gps though!).

The barn and gardens themselves are incredibly lovely to spend time in. We loved to bring home delicious ingredients from around the area (there really is so much to chose from in this area!) and the gardens and cook in the kitchen at the barn. The barn even has really beautiful locally made dishes and plates. We were there in early September and for the most part we had beautiful weather and enjoyed eating outside and wandering around simply enjoying being there with the donkeys, the chickens, the cutest puppy, the amazing views... In the evenings we would light the stove and snuggle up inside, reading our way through the interesting books on cookery and art and design that fill the shelves and listening to lovely music. We would loved to have stayed longer and would love to go back!