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We had a fantastic time at this lovingly restored cottage and found it hard to leave. The interior is so cosy with every element of both its liveability and its age reflected in such a considered way, from the underfloor heating to the antique-style Newbridge cutlery! Maureen really looked after us and gave us plenty of stories about the house along with tips for what to see in the area. A highlight of the trip was a visit to Anne's antique store in Glin, which Maureen had mentioned, and Askeaton Friary which she (rightly!) insisted we visit. It's great to meet someone as passionate about thei...more
We stayed in the house for a family birthday with some new babies in the middle of a cold snap and it was gloriously luxurious warm and perfect for everyone. Great facilities for caterers, really close to the Burren for a walk and stunning open fires. I’d really recommend it for any sort of family event. Debbie was so helpful and accommodating. The one thing I would remind guests is to bring table linen and toiletries.
Our second time to stay in this magnificent house, within the city, only a couple of minutes' walk to Grand Parade. Once inside the fort, peace and tranquility transcends. Garrison House is like a big hug. Warm, welcoming, and spotlessly clean. Very well equipped kitchen, great stove in the living room, and THE most comfortable beds. Not to mention the great bathroom and powerful shower! Will we return again? Absolutely yes! Well done, again, Irish Landmark Trust!
Hard to find the right words to describe this amazing life experience. The cottage is in pristine condition with all the amenities you need, with large living spaces , bedrooms and bathrooms. Galley Heads position on the coast is beautiful with the scenery constantly changing. Gerald is an absolute treasure, who took the time to share his knowledge about the light and area, we can't thank him enough for giving us his time and to Maree also.
This was a gorgeous little cottage, full of character in a fantastic location. I went with a friend and we loved using the cottage as a cosy base for us to explore the area. You can tell that the house is well looked after, it felt loved and it had everything we needed. The stove was wonderful keeping the cottage lovely and cosy, even in December. We really had a wonderful stay and I highly recommend a visit, I'd love to come back again.
Stayed with my son, Ronan, and brother, John for 4 nights. Big thanks to Gerard for presenting us with a beautifuly kept house. The house is well equiped and very cosy inside. We arrived with all our food - dont forget anything - its a long drive back to the shops and not one I'd favour in the dark! Swam every day off the landing and visited Donegal town, Killybegs and many other places - just drive along the coast following the Wild Atlantic Way signs. We visited Slieve League - breathtaking! We visited The Silver Strand beach at Malinbeg - not to be missed. Had a beautiful swim there....more
What a memorable family experience! So fun to be able to say our family stayed in a real working light house. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer and settle in. Two days was not enough!
We loved our stay at the Parade House. It’s located in the heart of the city in an amazing historic fort. We were hoping for a unique stay and the Parade House delivered. Geraldine was responsive to our questions and while we never met her in person, felt fully supported in our stay. The guides at the fort, especially Olivan, and the lovely owner of TWOMEYS shop across the road were also helpful and informative. Finally, while it costs a few euro more than we Were hoping to spend, it was well worth it and we are happy to know that our contribution is helping to protect and restore th...more
It was a wonderful place to relax and to wind-down after a busy December. The house is perfectly equipped and has everything you need. The warm welcome and all the details are just great.
Lovely place in a nice part of ireland. Maro looked after us very well. We would recommend to other couples looking to get away.
I am honestly suprised that a place this good is available for this price. The property is very well maintained, comfortable and well appointed. The location is in a very nice part of Dublin, well within walking distance of lots of restaurants, pubs, shops, parks. The communication with Arron (location manager) was excellent. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to visit Dublin for 2-7 days.
What an amazing opportunity to get an insight into a completely different way of life, to what I know. Enter an imagined world of lighthouse keepers and their families. The beauty of Galley Head is spectacular. The house is warm and comfortable, a perfect place to gaze, reflect, imagine and create. Words can't describe the experiences that open up to you here. Gail lovingly takes care of the property, is so insightful in sharing its social history, giving a rich picture of lives lived in this amazing headland jutting into the sea. The care and respect for Galley head shines through from the B...more
A week of chilling, relaxing by the wood stove - great when the wind blew and the rain come down; really cosy. It was the best break we have had in many years Mary made us welcome and showed us around making sure that we knew how to operate everything which was really helpful. So sorry to have to leave at the end of our stay - we shall come again!
Gerard couldn’t have been more helpful or communicative. An excellent host and upholds an excellent standard in the property making the stay as carefree and relaxed as possible. An excellent location. Highly recommend and will be going back later this year for another stay!
Very nice stay at Wicklow Head Lighthouse. The location is great, while only being a 10 minute drive from Wicklow Town. We stayed in February, so it wasn't a surprise that temperature was low. While the bedrooms were very nice and warm, the temperature in the sitting room & kitchen never seemed to get above 20C.
First, I have to mention how wonderful our host Breda was. She was very informative and approachable. Her love for the property and pride in her community was on full display. She had information on all that the surrounding town and countryside had to offer. Many were real hidden gems that wouldn't make the guidebooks. The Batty Langley Lodge was a dream. We stayed for 10 days and honestly were very sad to leave. The only detraction was the lack of WiFi for my husband to keep up with his business. He was able to get WiFi at a coffee shop in town easily though. On the other hand, I enjoyed ...more
A magical place in a beautiful location. The rooms are large and very comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped and the whole place was spotless. Its a 5 minute walk to the pub on a road with no public lighting. I live in an urban setting and rarely get to experience the night sky without lighting so it was nice to walk under the stars beside the ocean. We were only 3 nights at Termon but it was totally rejuvenating. Do look out for the amazing famine walls near the house.
Very central, plenty to explore in Cellbridge, good choice for places to eat, good public transport if you don't have a car and the accommodation was totally quaint and cosy, definitely a blast from the past but comfortable and well heated. Kitchen well equipped if cooking yourself.
Anne’s Grove Miniature Castle is a fantastic place if you are looking for a relaxing but different break. Beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you need. We loved sitting by the fire in the evenings, reading books and drinking wine. It’s a short drive from many beautiful parks and walks too. The House Manager is very friendly and helpful. We had a lovely break at Anne’s Grove.
The house is very well restored and pleasantly furnished. We had a lovely comfortable stay, with the house being very well equipped and warm, and the house manager Lorraine was most helpful. The location is very handy from Dublin and would be a good base from which to travel to a lot of interesting places, with nice country walks locally and a short drive away. We hope to visit again!