The boathouse was sorta like staying in an Irish magical tale. We stayed during autumn so the weather wasn't the best, but ended up giving everything an eerie, mysterious setting (think shrouds of fog and gentle rain). The house is perfectly laid out for a small family or two couples to stay. The kitchen is large and had everything we needed to cook - the fresh baked scones were honestly one of the reasons I chose this place, and Ruth didn't disappoint! I buttered and jellied them up, and they were great snacks on our adventure days. The kitchen was also thoughtfully stocked with a few provisions. Ruth and Adrian are the best hosts, and within two minutes you feel like family. The location is great for exploring the northwestern part of the Wild Atlantic Way and County Mayo, and Adrian won't fail to give you any recommendations you need. I had mistakenly thought the house had a hair dryer (so didn't pack one) and when I asked Ruth about it, she immediately provided one. Despite the heavy amounts of rain, we had no problem motoring our little rental car through the property, it doesn't get muddy. Lastly, I think our nights in the boathouse provided the best sleep we've had since moving to Europe nearly a year ago - firm beds, absolute silence, and a pitch black night sky (well, for the one night without cloud cover, the stars were brilliant) - no noise or sound pollution. Staying on a farm gives you benefits you can't really anticipate until you're there, but it was a very relaxing holiday. If we return to stay in this region, we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.