Ein wunderschöner Ort im Nirgendwo, sehr freundliche Gastgeber, wir haben uns alle super wohl gefühlt. Absolut empfehlenswert! Heike

Such a peaceful and restful location which is just what we wanted for our short break, nothing but the sound of the odd sheep baaing :) we stayed for two nights and felt like it had been longer, we left feeling refreshed. The main house is beautiful, set in rolling countryside, the ajoining coach house is rustic and well appointed with comfortable beds, a good shower and fresh eggs from the resident hens. Everything you need. We stayed with 3 children and they loved having the space to explore. There is a trampoline and tennis court which they loved. We had great weather so got to paddle in the lake and walk up the hill spotting a donkey or two on the way. I imagine the house would also be lovely and cozy in winter with a fire lighting. Great base to check out sone gems in Ireland's Ancient East including Tullynally Estate and Gardens, Loughcrew Neolithic cairns, Loughcrew gardens and adventure centre and Fore Abbey, fantastic for history/archaeology fans. John was a lovely host, there when needed but also left us to enjoy the space in privacy, we were delighted to soend a few days sharing his idylic home.

John's place is real hidden gem. It is the perfect spot if you just want to relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Ireland. The guesthouse is superclean, spacious and John is a great host. The place is located next to a lake and hills, you can use a nice tennis court and it is not far to the next village. Definitely one of the nicest places I have ever stayed at. Highly recommended!

Before our trip, John and Clarissa answered allways quickly to all our questions. We felt us well supported. Upon our arrival, Clarissa showed us the house and leave us to feel free. Our big surprise in the kitchen: fresh eggs, bread, butter and marmelade have made us feel very welcome. The house is lovely and spacious. WiFi works well. On the front of the house we had the evening enjoyed our aperitif and the wonderful silence. Watching the sheeps has given us much joy. Such a peaceful and restful location - awesome. A nice 30 minute walk close by up to a hill, which gives a stunning view of the lake and the surrounding area. The wind on our hike was very strong, so on the top of the hill, almost blew us away :-) John and Clarissa are very good and friendly hosts. They have us entertained and it was amusing and interesting to talk with both. Their 4 dogs are realy funny and friendly. We fished a few times, but it is difficult at the edge from the lake, if you like action fishing when the weather is windy. In Mullingar (25 minutes away from the house) is a good shoping center «Harbour Place». The pubs «Druids Chair» and «Danny byrnes» are realy beautiful. In Castelpollard (10 minutes away) are also two shops for food. Nothing is missing. The country roads are not very wide, be careful driving at night. On a daily drive at the country roads you can see beautiful architectures. In summary, we had a very relaxing time.

Our experience surpassed any expectation we had. The coach house is beautiful, part of what seems to be one of Ireland’s Great Houses, and only one hour away from Dublin, it manages to be both convenient and remote.  The house was exceptionally clean and comfortable, the grounds and the house and buildings were stunning, and our hosts John and Clarissa were terrific. We were their first AirBnB guests and they couldn't have done a better job. They were there when you needed them, but not intrusive in any way. They were incredibly kind, and helpful with the local sites, history, and amenities. The house is set up so that you are part of a much larger estate, but you feel like you are on your own. Very large bedrooms, comfortable and clean, and the living room and kitchen were both large, but also cozy. There are a few very nice walks around the property, down to the lake and up on top of a nearby hill with a great look out. We couldn’t be happier with the accommodations or our hosts, highly recommended.

Had a lovely stay in Castlepollard on the shore of Lake Derryvarragh. Cottage was very cozy and comfortable and John and Clarissa made us feel very welcome, with the fire set and some basic foods left for us. It was a lovely peaceful weekend

When you would like to come for rest and peace, this is the place to go! From the lovely warm welcome, the great beautiful cottage on the lake. It was awesome! Everything was there, from wood for the fire place until even eggs and milk in the morning! After all even when we had some bad weather, it was a great stay and a area. The area offers a few good places to have a drink or food. There are multiple places where you can hike or visit an nice castle. So go and experience it yourself.

This was an excellent place from which to tour and in the week we managed to get to the Giant's Causeway in the North, Dublin in the East, Cork and Kinsale (over-night) in the South and Limerick and Galway in the West. The cottage itself was spacious and comfortable with an open fire and all the provisions you would need before getting out to the shops. The local landscape was beautiful with plenty of walking opportunity from the cottage.

The cabin was exactly as advertised, its really lovely. The loo and cooking facilities are outdoors, but covered, do even in the rain you can get by. Nice historic area that we hadn't travelled around before. Its It's pretty much a camping experience, but with a roof!

Nous avons passer un très agréable week-end! L'accueil a été vraiment chaleureux et nous avons énormément apprécié le petit feu dans le poêle qui faisait régner une ambiance chaude et cosy. un petit coin de sérénité. La joie de faire un feu de camp, la popote dans une grosse gamelle au dessus du feu.. la bonne odeur de viande grillée sur la grille du barbecue... le tout agrémenté d'une jolie après midi sur le lac dans une petite barque.. pêche et farniente.. Thank you so much to Brian Sarah and Simone. We will come back!

Had a wonderful weekend at the log cabin. Sarah and Brian were extremely helpful and welcoming. The cabin and the views were beautiful and the lake is within throwing distance. There's nothing quite like sitting around a fire and looking up at the stars before heading into the cabin with a candle lit lantern. The cabin was lovely and cosy, and we spent much of the time around the camp fire, going for walks and fishing out on the lake. Exploring the lake and reed beds by boat was such a joy. Will definitely be back again.

Wonderful place. Everything was exactly as described and an amazing experience. Log cabin was beautiful and the back to basics experience was heaven. We had everything we needed and Brian and Sarah were great hosts with flexible check in times and friendly welcome. A trip to this log cabin is highly recommended for those who like the outdoors or just want to relax. Many thanks to Brian and Sarah.

A beautiful cabin, perfect for a weekend of walking, reading and peaceful relaxtion. Having access to a row boat was a great bonus. Beautiful views and well stocked with all that is needed for a back to basics weekend. Some beautiful walking spots within a 40 minute drive.

Sarah and Brian made us feel very welcome at the log cabin. We had a fantastic few days there, beautiful location, amazing view and the most authentic log cabin we've ever seen. We'll definitely be back!

Sarah was a good host, explained everything we needed to know in fine detail.

Arrived to a warm welcome from Brian and an introduction to the joys of the log cabin which he built himself. Everything was as advertised only better and the kids (12 and 10) had a blast. From antler-horn door handles to chopping your own firewood to sitting on the porch admiring the lake scenery it's a memorable experience. Thanks Brian and Sarah.

Kevin was very kind and hospitable. He had a beautiful home, where we were able to enjoy a very authentic experience. His beds were clean and comfortable. The grounds were picturesque, and peaceful. When you're in a 200 year old home you will have an amazing experience, but lack some modern conveniences. It's a wonderful way to relax and escape.

Lovely isolated place out in the countryside with lots to explore in the vicinity including lougcrew cairns.

The house/apartment was exactly as advertised--very clean, nice furniture, great laid-back feel. Fred and Roseanne are very accommodating, offering great suggestions for activities in the local area. We appreciated the downstairs heated floor, the comfortable bed, & the morning coffee, tea & snacks. Streete is a charming small town with a great family owned pub, just a few minutes from the Airbnb. We'd definitely recommend this to others traveling through the area.

Me and my family had a wonderful time in Ireland thanks to Fred and his family. The barn was cosy, comfortable and peaceful. The under floor heating was a treat for the toes. I woke up early every morning just to spend time in the fresh air and with the farm animals (a treat for a city girl). I can honestly say I have had such a warm welcome than what I have at Fred's. For me it was a retreat for the soul. Thanks Fred

We visited Fred and his stone barn again after staying there in September, 2015 for three reasons: how he looks after you, the accommodation itself, and the location. We were welcomed with fresh home made bread and honey from his bees. He and his wife, Roseann, both said "welcome home" to us. The barn is huge and way more space than we need for us but it is everything you would want with the largest, hottest, strongest shower we experienced in our 1750 mile tour of the island. Clean all over, large fresh bath sheets, full bath downstairs and commode upstairs so you have easy access at night if needed. Kitchen is ready with the essentials for cooking. We visit Ireland to experience the people and their culture and history. Fred has deep roots in his country and is happy to share his experience and thoughts about such subjects. This was especially interesting because of the centenary of the 1916 Rising. We were also able to observe him and the dogs moving sheep from one pasture to another. Another day we watched him work with the bees. The location in Ireland 's ancient east is also superb. After seeing Newgrange this time, we both think Loughcrew beats it for the experience: no crowds, you can take pictures, and the site was not put back together as Newgrange was. Again, we had ForeAbbey, a seventh century ruin all to ourselves to explore. The heritage folks in that nearby valley have done a great job of maintaining a 3KM walk around the perimeter. In the old grave yard of St. Feichin's church there are stones with dates in the 1700's. And Weir's restaurant in nearby Mutifarnum truly deserves their 2015 Best of Ireland award. We made it there for lunch and had the best potato leek soup and gourmet lamb stew of both of our two visits. Finally, we went into Mullingar and there I was able to find my Irish lace curtains. If we go again, we may explore Athlone and Trim, but we were so busy exploring other less crowded places and sitting and relaxing at the farm we just couldn't be torn away from it. Fred Butler and his family deserve ten stars. He also gives the best directions and helped us get our car back to Belfast airport within the appointed time.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the converted stone barn and our time with Fred . Fred was such a wonderful host with plenty of suggestions of places to see and stories of life on the farm. We even learned a thing or two about sheep. The converted barn was well laid out and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay there.

We just had a fabulous holiday at Barradrum over a long weekend! There were 5 of us (4 adults, and a three year old) and we had plenty of room to kick back and relax. Fred, Rosanne, and Amanda were there to welcome us with home-baked goodies, and lots of information about the farm, and gave our nephew an up-close and personal audience with some lambs. The barn conversion is so comfortable, keeping us cool in the heat (yes! HEAT WAVE!) There are paths to walk in the surrounding forest, with surprises like a fairy door and nature pond. We took some fun day trips to lots of interesting towns, all within 30 minutes of the farm, including Tullynally Castle to see the beautiful gardens (where the International Sheep Shearing Competition was being held this year.) We had the most relaxing time, and our nephew was so sad to leave "the farm". We're hoping to be able to visit again soon.

I had an amazing time at Fred's. There was a beautiful care package of homemade goods on my arrival and the house was lovely and toasty. The property is exactly as described and although it is a bit far out it gives you a really great Irish experience with all the comforts of home. Fred's family is wonderful and welcoming including the two beautiful dogs. I recommend for anyone who wants a true Irish escape!

This was our first air b+b rental, and we couldn't have done better. Fred and his family - including their two super friendly dogs - were very welcoming. We had a quick phone call from Fred when we were close - but the directions on this site got us straight to the door. Fred + family were there to meet us and show us around the place, offer advice on where to go AND to give us some freshly baked soda bread! Yum! The farm is lovely - we've got hundreds of pictures to go though this morning! Thanks guys! x

The barn apartment is absolutely lovely, cozy and comfortable! Fred is a great host. I got lost and he came and found me and I followed him to his place. I totally enjoyed walking all over his property, through the woods and pastures! His daughter Amanda is a sweetheart heart and his dogs Shep and Lucy are so fun!