I stayed here as a business traveller for 2 nights in April and my experience was wonderful. Convenient enough to where I had to do my work, it was a joy to return to my gorgeous, spacious room each evening. Once there I found it so relaxing I didn't want to leave, so one night having brought dinner back with me, I didn't! It was a case of getting into pajamas, settling down with my laptop and not moving while I launched into a pizza still in its box. Somehow, it just didn't feel like work!
The bed was huge and comfortable, the room furnishings luxurious and tasteful and the bathroom spotless. The shower could have done with a bit more power but having travelled all over Ireland and stayed in plenty of hotels charging twice the price, I'm experienced enough to know that low pressure isn't unique to this property. It's an Irish thing and that's it.
Breakfast was out of this world and I was surprised and delighted to be asked on my arrival what fruit I like to which I replied, "Anything", so happy was I that somene actually cared! I arrived to breakfast to discover freshly stewed rhubarb which was absolutely delicious (and rhubarb is damn tricky to get right) served with yogurt. This normally would have been enough for me but I couldn't resist the "Full Irish", something I normally only get once a year when visiting my parents in Canada at Christmas! Fresh croissants, orange juice, toast, tea... it was never-ending and it literally set me up for the whole day. I'm not kidding- I didn't eat again until dinner that evening!
Finally, a word for the wonderful hostess, Sian. I felt so at home while I was there I was reminded of my parents home in Toronto. I don't think I've ever stayed anywhere so comfortable and cosy while on the road. I'll be back in Donegal in a couple of weeks and though I could probably find somewhere I bit closer to where I need to be, I won't be looking for it, preferring to return to Donegal Manor.





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