We absolutely loved our stay at Ardcarne. The property is absolutely beautiful and is a perfect place to get away from it all while still being to convenient to numerous attractions and to quality bars and restaurants in the nearby towns. We spent a lot of time in Lough Key forest park, just a couple of miles down the road, and we also visited the Arigna mountains and the mining museum less than 30 mins away. The area is perfect for cycling, running, hiking, watersports and all sorts of other activities. Boda Borg in Lough Key is worth a visit too for a mentally and physically challenging experience.

Bryan was not around the weekend we visited but his parents who live next door met us and made us feel extremely welcome. The house contained everything we needed to prepare our own meals, there are a number of large supermarkets in Carrick. The place was clean, comfortable and homely. Animal lovers are in for a treat as Bryan's parents have some really friendly dogs and cats who were regular visitors to out doorstep.

All in all, I cannot recommend Ardcarne Lodge highly enough. It's a perfect location for families or groups of friends and I hope to visit again in the future.