Wow -- what an experience! My husband and I booked a night at Peter's castle with no expectations, an open mind and an adventurous spirit. We were blown away with the cool factor and I cannot recommend the experience enough! The castle is a true castle that Peter has "done up" himself.
From the huge wood door that opens with a giant skeleton key to the spiraling staircase that just goes up and up, from the hideaway bathtub to the wood burning stove and fireplaces, from the giant master bedroom perfectly furnished to the views from the turret, every little thoughtful detail is truly picturesque. We were happy to escape our otherwise fast paced, tech-driven world for an evening of fireside chats -- and many laughs -- accompanied by a delicious home cooked dinner crafted by the beautiful Eva, Peter's partner. The moo-ing cows and whistling wind in the background only added to the "is this real life?"-ness of it all.
Peter's castle is situated in the highland next to a cow and sheep farm. He owns a bit of property that we enjoyed exploring, including a tire swing and a beaten path complete with arched trees. The bedroom is spacious, warm and cozy. My husband and I enjoyed cheese, fruit, bread and cider by the fire (our own purchase) -- it is all just very romantic.
Peter and Eva were fantastic hosts and provided us breakfast and directions in the morning. I highly recommend staying with them - this was the highlight of our stay in Ireland!