Both Tim and Bernadette were so welcoming and helpful during the whole week. We met the family dogs, Teddy and Maize which was the highlight of my kids' trip. Teddy would bark at our door during dinner to come in and visit. We lost our dog back in May, so these visits were so fun for us. The courtyard is absolutely gorgeous!
We had more than enough room for the 4 of us. The beds were very comfortable, and having the 2 bathrooms was convenient. Having the kitchen was wonderful. We bought our groceries for the week at Matco, a gas station that has a Centra in it. Many fresh food options -we have food allergies and easily found things to cook. It was VERY nice to have a washer and dryer on site, as it rained everyday. We did not rent a car on our stay, but were able to walk everywhere. It is the perfect middle point between the city and the national park. One day we rented bikes and toured the whole national park, which was one of our favorite things. My kids are 19 and 21, so the walks into town were just fine for us. One day my husband and I took the path Bernadette showed us, and were able to walk to the Ross Castle. We explored the city, shopped, and experienced the different pubs Bernadette recommended. We hired a driver for 2 days to explore other day trips. We made our 1st peat fire ever, which helped us stay toasty warm. There isn't cable TV, but pack some DVDs as there is a player. We used the Wifi to stream our own entertainment by the fire. A wonderful place to stay!