Check in/out:
Tommy was waiting at the door and came out to meet us. We had emailed in advance when we would arrive and he was ready with a welcoming smile and helpful advice. He made sure that we were completely satisfied before he went on to anything else. Even though Tommy and Joan were both busy in the morning the gave a personal good bye.
Staff:
Being the family were very, very hospitable. Until we met Tommy the owner we had met no one in Ireland who lived up to the ideal we had heard of Irish hospitality. Tommy is just over the top in a good way. He will just make you feel special no matter what is going on. At the time we visited Joan’s folks had a 60th anniversary bash at another location and the daughter was ill overnight. So they had reasons not to give us attention. Still compared to any visit that we have had anywhere Tommy and Joan exceeded the expectations we had for them. I don’t think it is possible to say enough good to describe the friendly stay.
Housekeeping:
The grounds are well kept and the house is perfect.
Room:
At a glance it is like you are visiting someone else’s home using a guest room with attached bath. Upon closer examination we found everything there was care placed in the room for our comfort. If felt like we had come home to visit a close friend. My other concerns for traveling in Ireland are as follows, Water pressure low. Hot water/shower while water pressure was low there is enough hot water to be comfortable. Sleep quality is comfortable with obviously clean everything. The room we used had two beds, both where very comfortable. Noise level was the level of a country house and the road is far enough away it is not noticable. Wash clothes: Oh yes and what is more there are bath robes and lots of little toiletries just as if you never left home. Toilet was under powered compared to the household pressurized system we have in the states. Environmental controls are valve type on the radiators. Power supply was all Irish/British outlets.
Parking:
There is lots of parking to be found here, in front and back, off of the road. Nice long driveway too.
Location:
The maps and descriptions of the location are not really accurate in my opinion. The idea that some may have that this is not Cashel in reality are true since it is in Dualla. However, in practicality time wise it is as if you are just on the outskirts of Cashel without the busy town feel. Easy to find even without using a map. So, I would not allow the idea that this is not in the town of Cashel prevent my from staying here.
Internet:
There is Wi-Fi available even outside very easy to use. Plenty of TV in the room and more choices in the common room.
Safety:
Always be aware of your surroundings and never act like a tourist. You are just a few minutes outside of Cashel in a rural setting. It feels very safe here with plenty of lawns and easy walk to a quiet pub. It feels like home.
Helpful hints:
Best pricing I can find for this location is part of an independent travel package with B&B vouchers. As we found out there most of the travel companies sell discounted vouchers not good for en suite, so you will owe the B&B owners more money for your visit per person. It is better to buy en suite vouchers. Also get advice from Tommy before you arrive and start doing things, it will make your visit more productive and pleasant.
Additional Information:
The hosts are very good communicators so email them early in your planning and keep them advised and they are very willing to help you. Tommy gave us tons of advice that we really could have used before we landed in Ireland. Sadly this was our last B&B to stay at. Had we to do over we would have come here first and spent most of our nights here.
Would I stay here again?
Most definitely! This was our best B&B stay ever, primarily due to the hospitality of our hosts. Thank you, Tommy.
*Review and opinions by a deal hunting US traveler in Ireland.
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