Holiday Reviews
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same trip can have different views!
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Ireland holiday cottages, Tipperary, independent reviews
 Reviewed 13 Sep 2009 by Ilinca Anghelescu |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Cycling to various small villages, eating at the local pubs & eating blackberries by the side of the road.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring warm clothes, whatever the season. Ask for the full Irish breakfast wherever you go - it grows on you. Eat the goat cheese in filo pastry at the Derg Inn - and the chocolate soufflé (to die for). And go out into the open.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
I guess it did benefit the local people, inasmuch as we ate at the local pubs and bought stuff from the local stores in the area.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was an excellent retreat, and exactly what I was looking for: a small, warm, friendly place, far from the big city life. The pace of life is different, and although you do have a TV set in the cottage, I was never tempted to turn it on. The CD player came in handy, though. The people around are welcoming without being intrusive, the hosts are friendly and helpful, and the landscape is the greenest I've seen yet. An excellent holiday.
| Reviewed 15 Apr 2008 by Joanne Archer | |
My weekend visit to the farm was short but very relaxing. I had forgotten what quiet sounded like and it was a joy to be able to see the sky without the usual city lights. The cottage, which was cosy, was like stepping back to my childhood holidays on a rural farm but with hot running water and heating! It was lovely to be able to walk around such a peaceful spot and definitely worth packing good walking shoes. The village of Tullyglass is very pretty and not at all spoilt with a lovely pub and restaurant. Niall was very welcoming and helpful which I really appreciated. I had a most enjoyable stay and would recommend staying here.
| Reviewed 26 Sep 2007 by Mary Wharton | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Dolphin watching.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
If travelling by cheaper airline take an overnight bag as hand luggage (you can take up to 10kg) this will lighten your suitcase otherwise you will be charged £5.50 per Kilo for anything over the 15kg limit.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes we bought local food in local shops.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent - cottage was wonderful.
| Reviewed 13 Apr 2009 by Martina Kelly | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The owners are very friendly and family minded. On site play ground is great for the kids.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
There is a nice forest with good walk ways a short drive away, also with good wheelchair access. The hotel shannon oaks is good value for bar food and quiet friendly staff.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
8 out of 10.
| Reviewed 26 Mar 2006 by Caroline Hennessy | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Good food!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Lovely area to stay but be prepared for averse weather conditions.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes.