I have no other definition for it. The property, the owners, the house (we rented the stables) and the dogs were just perfect!!! After traveling around the globe several times and renting homes in over 34 countries I must say this is one of the few I would rent over and over. I am already planning a late summer trip.

It is perfectly located so that a day trip to any major attraction or town on the west coast is possible and I do not worry about which friends to bring as there is a personal bathroom in each bedroom.

Finally someone who got it right!!!!

Thanks for 10 days of bliss.

Erika Jean

New Jersey

We have enjoyed stays in both the Lodge and the Stables during our visits to Mt. Cashel, and each time we leave our kids ask if we can move there. There is a lot to do within a close driving radius (Burren, day trip to the Aran Islands, etc) but the property itself is a great place to relax and spend time. The lake is a great place for kids and the crannog is always a big hit. The comfort and conveniences of the lodgings coupled with the quiet and charm of the location make this a great place to stay.

My husband had business in Ireland for 3 months in the Shannon region from July 2010-October 2010. We knew it would be a once in a lifetime experience, so we decided to take the whole family, which includes 2 children(ages 5 & 3). We knew we could not stay in a hotel, so we began the search for the perfect place to call home for our three months, and we found it in Mount Cashel. There is not enough wonderful things to say about, well, EVERYTHING! From the essential food items that await you when you arrive, to the amazing views of the property, and the thing we miss the most.... the Shanahan family. We stayed in Lodge #2 for a week and the rest of our time was spent in the Stables. Both are absolutely amazing. The view from the lodges is breathtaking to say the least. I loved making dinner in the kitchen with the patio door open to the amazing view of the lake, and of the kids playing. The Stables have nothing but room, and I still miss the ambiance of the views in the family room mixed with the peat & wood smell coming from the fireplace. My children loved the animals all over the property, and what an amazing experience to wake up in the morning and take the kids out to check for fresh eggs to have for breakfast! Buster and Bella(the family dogs) are missed by the entire family, as they are usually the first of the Shanahan family to greet you and will check up on you to ensure you are enjoying your stay. I would come back here to stay if we were bringing family to tour Ireland. It is a great base for all your sightseeing. All the most beautiful sights are within a reasonable driving distance. We only stayed overnight one time somewhere else to do sightseeing, and that was because we went to Dublin and wanted to do numerous things in the area. The worst thing of the entire experience was leaving! We will be back to Ireland, and we will stay here.

This jewel of a find was terrific for our group. This self catering cottage and house was perfect