Helen is the perfect hostess and her home is a gem in the Irish countryside. Our spacious room and king sized bed were so comfortable, and the ensuite is at the end of the hall so we had lots of privacy. The property is beautiful with lovely gardens and a view of the sheep meadow behind the house. Helen greeted us with tea and homemade cake which was much appreciated after our travels. We enjoyed our chats with her (and her lovely sense of humor) and sitting in the parlor to watch a bit of sports and have an evening glass of wine. We felt like royalty at breakfast served on beautiful china in the sunroom, and didn't have to worry about eating again until supper time! Her place is close enough to Dublin that you could go in for the day and then head back to relax in the peace in quiet of the evening. We went horseback riding in the nearby Wicklow Mountains and it was wonderful fun. Thanks, Helen, for such a relaxing start to our Irish holiday!