I stayed at Veronica and Maurice’s farm outside Cork for almost 9 weeks. I must say that I feel like I died and went to heaven. I’m just hoping that heaven will be this good! It exceeded all expectations.
The lounges themselves are brand new and every bit as nice as the pictures would indicate. They are elegant, yet simple at the same time. They could easily win an interior design award – both for the layout and the decorations. The family is super friendly, and for sure, I felt like I was an extended member. My new mom and dad cared for me like I was one of their own. There are post-card views from the lounges looking back into town.
While it is a working farm, you hardly notice that much at all - unless you want to feed the alpacas or have a quick horse ride. The three dogs are all super friendly. There’s a picturesque walking path along the river a very short distance from the lounges. Riverstick is a small town, but classy and it’s close on foot. The 226 bus stops right down the hill from them where you can go to either Kinsale or Cork. I did both. There’s also a great coffee shop in town.
All in all, a great experience! If you desire some peaceful time out in the country, yet close enough to civilization, this is your place. Would do it again in a heartbeat.