We chose this wonderful place based on others' reviews, and it exceeded our expectations. Martina and John, her husband, welcomed us to their beautiful farm for 3 nights in the countryside outside of Athenry, roughly 20 miles from Galway, a fantastic city with a rich history. They are attentive and thoughtful. Their breakfasts were extraordinary, and although they are smart and funny and charming to talk to, they will also leave you alone if you want to rest in their quiet "stone stable" a lovely and tasteful separate building for guests next to their home in the heavenly Irish countryside. John suggested a walk for us one morning and we took him up on it, and Nadine and I loved it. It was a trail near their home that led to an ancient castle that was in the middle of the woods! We were a little nervous about driving in Galway at night, (our first time driving in Ireland) and Martina encouraged us to do it and gave us excellent information about where to go, and we ended up having a terrific night in the city. Dobby, their dog, is a lovable companion and will greet you with tail wagging. The bed is extremely comfortable, shower great, and it is very quiet. This is the kind of place you'd like to be if you wanted to write a great novel, if writing a great novel was indeed on your bucket list. These folks make hosting look easy, even though I am sure they work very hard for their guests. A great stay with a great family. One of the highlights of our two-week holiday, no doubt about it.