The proximity of this location to the Royal Canal is wonderful. It’s a great place to walk, ride bicycles and kayak. One can go all the way to the River Shannon or back towards Dublin. There are also plenty of quiet lanes to explore. The town of Longford is just a short distance down the road, with plenty of stores for shopping.
The accommodation was perfect. There is single room with a queen size bed and an ensuite bathroom. The room was very clean, and the bed was very comfortable. There is a nice view of the village church from the window. The road can be busy with traffic during the day but quiets down in the evening. One does have to walk up one flight of stairs to get to the first floor (second floor for Americans). There is plenty of parking in front of the house as well as at the back.
One of the unique features of this house is the pub on the ground floor. It’s a wonderfully traditional pub that serves a range of beers on tap, including a great local IPA. Dan, the owner and publican, and his wife Louise are both very charming and have a wealth of knowledge about the surrounding area. Dan will even teach you to pull a pint. The pub is closed, however, on Monday and Tuesday so take that into account when booking the room. The room is also above the pub, so there can be a slight issue with noise when the pub is open.