Knockaloe Beg Farm

Disappointing and mixed feelings. We...

Liked: Loved the location and the farmhouse was a real family home. The room was spotlessly clean. Very welcoming hostess (who was the owner)on arrival with pot of tea and homemade flapjacks.
Disliked: Lack of communication between owner and Managers resulting in us making our own breakfast for 2 days which was nothing like a continental breakfast and not getting any breakfast for 2 days. We originally booked B&B with full english but was then contacted that only continental would be available as the owner had other commitments to other group bookings event so we agreed to that. We were shown toaster and bread and the fridge with natural yoghurt, some fruit in a plastic container and a small piece of cheese, one box of granola. So no choices at all. No kettle to make a drink with our breakfast had to use the drinks in our room. Same next day. Third day same again but no bread to even make out own toast and following day no packed meal as arranged to take with us. Basically we were left to our own devices, no one checked on us to see if we were ok it was if we weren't there. This is 4* with rave reviews so what went wrong? no idea?

It was fine

Great place to stay, wish...

Liked: Great location, peaceful .Excellent facility’s, clean and tidy, nice little touch’s here and there. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Would like to say thank you very much for the sausage sandwich’s on the day of our very early departure as we were going to miss breakfast.

Exceptional

Liked: Friendly, Hospitality, Breakfast

Perfect

Liked: One word - Fab-u-lous!We couldn't fault it. The staff couldn't do enough for us. They went above and beyond to see that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Beautiful, comfortable rooms and loads of unexpected extras like nuts, cheese and biscuits, flapjacks, port and sherry.The breakfast was fantastic. There was everything you could wish for, mostly home produced, all cooked to order.For us the location wasn't a problem as it was so beautiful and scenic and taxis into town are readily available if you don't want to drive in. Just a shame there isn't a pub within walking distance of the farm.

First class would go back...

Liked: The hosts and the accommodation was outstanding - In a great location in the countryside with plenty of walks and the farm animals for entertainment.
Disliked: Only a minor gripe would be the condition of the access lane (A few potholes need to be repaired)

Beautiful peaceful stay on the...

Liked: Beautiful location with lovely views, breakfast to die for (all home reared on the farm) and friendly accommodating hosts.
Disliked: N/a

An absolute gem of a...

Liked: I don’t even know where to begin with this absolutely wonderful B&B!! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Fiona, who made us a lovely hot drink and gave us some homemade flapjacks, which were amazing!! Our bedroom was exceptionally clean and the bed was like sleeping on a marshmallow as it was so comfortable, we both slept very soundly each night we were there. Breakfast was superb!! (I highly recommend the smoothies) everything was sourced locally, most of which Fiona, John and the people who work there, grow themselves, and you could really tell from the quality. Everything you needed was catered for, including toothpaste and toiletries if you had forgotten to pack them. We got to feed the orphaned lambs, as well as cuddle a baby piglet and the baby Manx kittens too!! Fiona, John and their team are absolutely wonderful people, and their ethos for sustainable farming is to be praised and celebrated. At breakfast, we sat at a circular table, where we got to meet and chat with our fellow guests, one lady from Arizona (USA) another lady from Dublin, who used to live on the island, a lovely couple from Lancashire, and a couple from Adelaide in Australia. We can’t praise this wonderful gem of a place enough, and can’t wait to return again. Thank you Fiona, John and your team for making our trip so wonderful.
Disliked: We couldn’t stay longer

Exceptional