Unbelievably wonderful! Often times with listings the pictures are better than the real thing, but there are not enough pictures to show how gorgeous Carraigin Castle is.The grounds are beautiful, exploring the paths through the magical wooded acres is stunning, and boating on Lough Corrib is an experience I will never forget. Even with all that, there is really nothing like staying in your very own castle. Everything inside is perfectly appointed, it's like living in a museum, except you get to use all the wonderful things there. You comfort is never sacrificed - all the convenieces are right there and the beds are so lush and cozy you feel like you never want to get out of them. Our favorite part was finding all the lovely nooks and window seats throughout the three levels, sipping a cup of coffee and just taking in the beautiful surrounds. It's so lovely, you could never tire of it. Every day I found my teenager in a different spot, exploring the castle, or wandering around outdoors - even with a great WiFi signal!
Annemarie and her lovely husband have given travellers and romatics the gift of a lifetime - a chance to live in history with the comforts of luxury. As a bonus, you get to meet Geraldine, who greets you when you arrive. She is so warm and welcoming, she made me feel like a long lost family member coming home. I think she was as happy that we stayed as we were. My husband, teenage daughter and I had the time of our lives, even for just 3 nights. We are already planning to bring our whole family back and stay for much longer. This is a memory that we will have forever, and I hope it's available for us to come back again. Extraordinary! Magical!