Fantastic Vacation Location
Review Submitted: August 18, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
My wife and myself along with another couple stayed at this "home" for 18 days while touring Ireland. We found the house to be a very convenient location for our home base, while we made day trips to tourist and historical locations. The location affords the opportunity to visit much of Ireland on a daily basis and return to our 'Home away from Home' to relax in a comfortable environment and plan our next excursion.
There were no surprises, the description of the property was accurate, it was conveniently located, attractive and very comfortable. It was immaculate inside and out. We would certainly highly recommend the house to our friends and relatives as the perfect spot to stay while visiting Ireland.
We found that the Midlands area offered many different types of attractions to visit. From Clonmacnois, Clonfert Cathedral, Emanuel Center, Birr and Kinnity Castles, and many local Pubs which offer some excellent food to go along with the Guinness. Don't miss the Shannonbridge Bog Railway Tour and we really enjoyed visiting the Leap haunted castle outside of Birr. You might also get a chance to see a local Hurling match in one of the surrounding towns. And Sandy says not to forget the many gift shops in the area.
Michael and Mary treated us as family while we were there and we consider them along with their son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Carmel our good friends now. Anything we needed we got, directions, suggestions etc.
If you decide to stay here make sure you cajole Michael into singing one of his favorite Irish Ballads or two or three especially "The Old Bog Road". It might be the highlight of your trip.
Good Luck! and Slainte!
Mike & Sandy
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: You too can experience a relaxing and enjoyable holiday at Glebe Self-catering. We love meeting people and always do our best to ensure our customers have a memorable holiday.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Michael and Mary.
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