My wife booked us into the Shamrock as she wanted us, our family of four includes our two daughters, aged 13 and 11, to have a nice dinner and a night of dancing. Many places don't cater to an all-ages, family occasion like this. But, the fine folks at the Shamrock Lodge do.
From the experience of the booking through to the duration of our stay, we were impressed by the service.
The room was clean, comfortable and roomy. The 2-night package, which included 2 dinners and 2 country breakfasts, was excellent value.
We enjoyed the indoor pool, the hot tub and the sauna. One day, when the New Year's day weather was teaming rain, we took refuge in a family room with a lovely fireplace. Our host, co-owner Tim, set-up a fire without our even asking him to do so, then took a drink order for all of us.
During the New Years DJ dance, he even urged our daughters to make sure they gave their requests to the DJ so they'd hear the tunes that they wanted to dance to.
They have a games room with a ping-pong and billiards table that were a lot of fun.
Fireworks on the dock for New Years Eve. A welcome bonfire (bring yer own marshmallows).
And winter activities at the doorstep, a snowmobile, cross-country skis to explore the neighbouring golf course, and toboggans to do the same.
I can't stress how impressed we were with Tim's (and his staff's) consistently excellent warm service. They made us feel like we were at a home away from home.
