First, this is a private estate situated in the middle of Mount Usher Garden. You have access to wander and explore the garden anytime and do not pay admission. For anyone who has a passion for horticulture and gardening this is a dream come true. Even for those of us that just appreciate the beauty of nature and a quiet walk among sweet smelling flowers and trees...this is your place. Stay here!
Also, the photos just cannot do this place justice. We enjoyed tea outside the sun room (breakfast room). The sound of the brook that runs through the property is humming and the birds were pleasantly chirping. Looking at our pictures from the trip now, we are discouraged we just couldn’t capture the sheer beauty of the place!
Katherine was very communicative before our arrival to make certain we found it ok and had everything we needed and wanted. She made great recommendations for places to see and even offered to make dinner reservations for us!
We found the room to be spacious and comfortable. Bathroom was equipped with any accessory you may have forgotten to pack. Katherine offered plenty of breakfast options - everything from a full Irish breakfast to coffee and fruit- whatever you were interested in.
We were lucky enough to meet the head gardener, Shaun, who shared with us some of his favorite parts of the garden and local insight about happenings that day nearby.
While the price may seem slightly higher than others meeting a similar search criteria, I assure you this place is special and unique and worth any incremental rate difference.
I cannot wait to go back!