I initially had some reservations about staying just outside of Galway in Barna, but it turned out to be a fantastic value for my group of seven. The kids (ages 7 and 9) loved the upstairs loft. The appointments and furnishings were stylish and comfortable, and it was fun to be able to have a turf fire on rainy nights. And perhaps most importantly, everyone we met (Tom, Gabby, Daniel, and Sarah) were exceptionally accommodating and gracious, and ready with excellent advice -- even though Daniel and Sarah had a brand new baby at home. Our stay in Barna was surely one of the highlights of our two weeks in Ireland.