Our family of four (kids 9 and 12) stayed two nights in the gate lodge. The gate lodge was perfect for us - the kids had their room and ours was also upstairs. We cooked dinner downstairs one night and ate at Sha Roe the other. The kitchen was very pleasant and well stocked. The town was nice - we visited the local grocer and bar. The castle was amazing - we explored the gardens, fawned over the lambs playing in the field, the kids had a great time on the woodland playground, and the castle tour was fantastic. Alex was so kind and generous. A great stay!