We were desperate for a weekend out of the city and Brendan's place far exceeded our expectations. The cabin itself is lovely and well-crafted (my architect boyfriend was VERY impressed). We felt totally immersed in the natural landscape and enjoyed walking throughout the gardens... There's so many unexpected gems!
We thoroughly enjoyed speaking to Brendan about his experience building his own cabins by hand and hearing how his land has grown from a field to a magical garden over the last two decades. We learned a lot throughout our stay and we've been inspired to start building our own furniture and living more off of the land.
In regards to location, Brendan's place is perfect if you have access to a car. We were able to easily get to Doolin, Bunratty Castle, Limerick, and more. Lough Graney is less than a five minute drive (great for sunsets!) and there are many nature walks close by.
Some extra perks of our stay were fabulous massages, two friendly little pups, and an extensive collection of nature-related books that are kept in the cabin. We will definitely be back to stay here, hopefully for a much longer duration.