Christmas Bed And Breakfasts In Ireland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Deirdre - Verified booking

  Cosy Autumn Hideaway!

  Tucked down a little country lane we found The Humble Daisy, a haven of warmth and charm! Tired and weary after a long drive, we were met by the owner, Mary Rose, who welcomed us inside to a crackling log fire and a bottle of wine ! Bliss! The thatched cottage has been beautifully and lovingly restored by the owners to an exceptional high standard. The bedrooms are very spacious, the kitchen open and airy with all amenities (loved the Nespresso machine for morning coffee!). The living room has been kept in the tradition style, white curved walls and wood burning fire. Little details like scented candle, flowers, books and DVD’s added a special touch. Our dogs, Twiggy & Castro loved their daily walks 2 minutes down the lane, past the donkeys! to the Lough, or in the owners fields behind the Cottage. When we did tear ourselves away, we visited Portumna Castle and the Irish Workhouse Centre, both highly recommend, and took a trip to nearby Terryglass for a leisurely lunch in the Derg Inn. But most evenings we could not wait to get back and curl up, with our dogs and a good book by the log fire. Mary Rose, Oliver, Louis and Ella were so warm, welcoming and friendly, and could not have been more helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stress free week, we will return!

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• Tim - Verified booking

  I've read all the reviews from previous vacationers who have stayed at The Humble Daisy.

  ....They all have had a wonderful time and enjoyed the fantastic hospitality shown by Mary Rose( the owner)...The fire lit and a bottle of red on arrival....Rare !! The spacious warm cosy so well equipped cottage..understated by the advertised description..also very rare. if you've read " Swallows and Amazons " then this is your place,the tranquil silence and a slow walk down the lane you arrive on the edge of Lake Derg, meet the friendly donkeys,and maybe take the boat out for a spin which is moored up in it's own boat shed in the same field as the donkeys,each step down the lane takes you back in time. We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay,Beau the Rottie loved his time there,we were lucky with the weather but hey,if not, pop some logs on the fire and read a good book. Finally,I was tempted not to want to tell anyone about this piece of heaven..shear selfishness on my part but I would be doing Mary Rose a complete injustice, so, if you like empty roads ,wonderful friendly people,views to die for,then book this place before you die,take a telescope for the dark night sky and an easel and paints if you are that way inclined. Thank You Mary Rose,you will see us again.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  There is nothing ‘humble’ about The Humble Daisy, it is just beautiful.

  Peace, quiet and pure tranquility! A lovely few minutes walk to the lake, lots of very quiet lanes to explore by foot or in the car - by the owners rowing boat if you are feeling a little more adventurous! The cottage is well equipped, immaculately clean and very spacious; with lots of outside space for sitting, reading and playing - table tennis and football goals in the garden. There is also an enclosed patio to the rear with patio seating, good for the dog. All the bedrooms and bathrooms are very spacious, the kitchen and dining area is lovely . The utility room with the washing machine and dryer is great. Living room cost and comfortable. Wi-if is good. You do need a car, the nearest local shop and pub is a couple of miles, but there is a big supermarket 15 minutes drive in Portumna (Aldi), with other shops like chemists etc. plus a lovely lake swimming area, boats and a castle. There are many other smaller towns and villages around the lake. We loved the drive around the whole lake over a full day exploring the smaller lake access areas, just follow the brown tourist signs. A lovely week in s beautiful cottage!

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• Gillian - Verified booking

  Bohan's Barn was a wonderful holiday cottage and a well located base to explore County Mayo.

  It is set in the most tranquil and beautiful rural location, but bustling towns and miles of stunning empty beaches are all within easy distance. There is also really well stocked shop a very short drive away so you wouldn't have to venture far if it you didn't want to. My dog loved exploring all the space in the garden and meeting the horses next door. The property was spacious and comfortable with everything you could need and beautifully decorated - I feel like the pictures don't do it justice. I particularly loved curling up in front of the log-burning stove in the evening and enjoying the well-stocked bookshelves. Everything worked great too - heating was easy to work, lots of hot water, fast internet and a great TV. Gillian was a wonderful host, helping us make the most of the local area and providing a lovely welcome pack - what a treat to be gifted freshly baked bread still warm from the oven! I will remember my holiday here very fondly and would happily recommend it to everyone!

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• Fran - Verified booking

  After a 12 hour journey to reach Lakeside we arrived to a very dirty cottage.

  There was a dirty nappy and baby vomit at the back of the sofa cushions and it smelled very unpleasant so we had to buy cleaning products and air freshener, we had to cleanse everything, hoover every where including inside the chairs and sofa, the drawers and closets before we could properly settle in. Following this it was a very enjoyable stay, the owner, Mrs Hall, was lovely and friendly, the area was quiet and really good to explore. The children had the option to use a communal play ground but this was run down and full of cobwebs. They enjoyed exploring instead and playing in the tennis court. There was a communal utility room in another building which was for washing and drying clothes but this was also quite run down and dirty but virtually impossible to access after it went dark unless you used a torch because of its location. This would have been a 100% 5 star brilliant location had it received the love and attention it so clearly needs.

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