We had a great family holiday in Padraig's wonderful house. Gorgeous design mixed with all the functional stuff (top class bath and shower, comfy beds, great wood burning stove). The kids loved the house (toys and books) and the garden (collecting conkers and blackberries).

Once we dragged ourselves away from the home comforts, there were other highlights nearby - ghost tours at Loftus Hall, kids painting at Hook Head Lighthouse, the kids playground in Fethard, hot chocolate at Dunbrody House and swimming at the wonderful Carnivan beach.

We will certainly be back. Only 3 days this trip, hopefully longer next time.