Lovely stay with very welcoming hosts (with very welcoming dogs also that the kids loved) in an interesting area with plenty of history and open countryside all around. Cozy, well fitted out lodge in converted stone built farm buildings. Sitting room with a wood-burning stove, good for curling up with a book and two roomy bedrooms the perfect size for a family of four. Eating out options in the surrounds a little limited although you will find something within a 15-30 minute driving radius. Birr (15 minute drive) is a very nice town with the castle providing a good day out. Felt just a fraction expensive but overall a really great break- we were very satisfied. Thank you Colette and Ronan!