Fabulous place for a relaxing holiday. The estate is stunning and the cottage so cosy and welcoming that we didn’t want ...

Fabulous place for a relaxing holiday. The estate is stunning and the cottage so cosy and welcoming that we didn’t want to leave. The staff have thought of everything, we particularly enjoyed the wee drams! Looking forward to a return visit.

We booked a week at this cottage, but sadly we left very disappointed after just 3 days.

We almost felt like ...

We booked a week at this cottage, but sadly we left very disappointed after just 3 days.

We almost felt like we were accessing the cottage through the “tradesman’s entrance” at the back of the property. The cottage was very dark, and not very welcoming with old dark furniture in the living room. It didn’t look like the picture on the website which was quite light and airy looking. Paint was peeling off the woodwork on the stairs.

The cottage was described as being completely restored and having a “smart kitchen”. Well, smart is certainly not the word I would use. It was old and dated, and whilst it had clearly been cleaned for our stay, it did not feel clean. The tap knobs were loose with grime around them, and we were afraid to use them in case the taps broke. The table and chairs in the small kitchen area were very wobbly and again we dare not use. You could barely see out of the windows as they are quite high up and you have to stand right up at the windows to have any kind of view. This was the same for all the windows. You couldn’t sit and look out of the windows at the surroundings.

I ended up with 2 ticks on me, which I don’t believe I picked up from outside on my travels as we spent a lot of time in the car. I put out 3 strange “bugs” from the cottage which I found crawling on the furniture. I just didn’t want to return to the cottage each day so we decided to leave early.

Finally, I know it says the cottage is “tucked away up a private road on the remote 7,000 acre Drimnin Estate”, but be aware, to access the cottage you need to drive 30 – 35 minutes up a single track road to get there and 30-35 minutes to get back out.

Our response:

We have shared your comments with the owners who were saddened to hear that their cottage did not meet with your expecta...

We have shared your comments with the owners who were saddened to hear that their cottage did not meet with your expectations. As reflected in the reviews for Ena’s Cottage this year, previous guests have consistently enjoyed their stays, describing the cottage as ‘comfortable and clean.’ Estate staff were regularly attending the adjoining house during your stay, and the visitor manager’s phone is manned seven days a week. Had you raised any of your concerns at the time, every effort would have been made to address them for you. We believe the photographs and descriptions provide an accurate representation of the cottage, and we strive to ensure that guests are aware they are booking a period property, part of a restored 18th-century building on a remote 7,000-acre estate. Thank you for taking the time to review and for your valued feedback.

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