Ballycurrin Lighthouse

Pros: All staff was very friendly and helpful. Free breakfast (and other meals) from the adjoining restaurant, Jack Fenn, was good. Parking was easy and convenient, being free, and right outside the front door. Very comfortable environment, loved the smell of the fire as we walked in to check in. Nice wooded area to walk around (although I was disappointed in humanity to see so much trash along the beautiful trails). Cons: Water was barely warm enough to shower, but good water pressure. No washcloths available (maybe this is not typical shower equipment outside of the US), baseboards in the bathroom could've used a good scrubbing, parts of the shower were broken (handheld piece just leaked water heavily without proper function). Guests were charged €12.00 per person to have a guided tour of the small museum/medieval collection that is kept at the castle. Spoiler alert: you can walk through it for free on your way to breakfast (but obviously don't get the guide/history). Dinner at the property comes at the flat price of $70 per person with minimal food options (we opted to not partake). Other note: The Expedia write up about this property mentioned multiple times about the property having laundry facilities, but the staff was confused when I asked about doing laundry. We drove into town and used a laundrette instead. Overall, I loved the ambiance, but probably wouldn't book another stay. Felt like a one-and-done type stay.