Extracts from Barralach's Visitors' Book:
***'To our Canadian eyes this place is a dream: so beautiful, so tranquil, so rich in history. We’ve fallen in love with Barralach' [Ottawa]
***'Paradise is the only word to describe Barralach. The views, sheep and isolation of the house was so relaxing.' [Connecticut].
*** 'A place out of a fairy tale ... like stepping back in time. Loved the countryside, the views, the sound of the wind, smell of the air, taste of the local fare ... Can't wait to return.' [California]
*** 'We really love Barralach and you can be sure we will return (and continue to return) as long as it is available. We've traveled far and wide and Barralach is probably one of our favorite places on earth. Our three earlier visits were magical' [Boston]
*** ' I just wanted to tell you that we had an EXCELLENT time in your rooftop on Ireland. It was truly one of the best I have ever stayed in. The pictures did not lie. Actually they did not paint the whole beauty' [Connecticut].
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***'This has to be Ireland’s best kept secret. Wow!' [London] ***'Still the most beautiful setting in the world'. [Cape Town] ***'Barralach’s wonderful situation and exceptional comfort beat all expectations. Managed to experience almost every expedition in your most helpful guide and then return to happy evenings by the fire'. [Surrey]
***'Tom and his horses - not to be missed if you can ride - excellent gallop on the beach. Betty is a culinary genius. Clone her!' [Wales]
***'The cottages, the lake, the mountains, the sheep, the rabbits, the Irish Coffee and the sun (why, yes), in short this spot, if it isn't paradise, it sure looks like it!' [Garches, France]. *** 'J'aime Paris depuis 60 ans et l'Irlande depuis une semaine. Merci pour la gentillesse des Irlandaises et les Irlandais.' [Paris]
***'The views of Caragh Lake only improve with each visit. We had a wonderful time playing golf, hill walking, beach walking, the Skellig experience' [Dublin]
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*** 'The house and the views were just everything we had hoped for, the arrangements perfect and Betty just as helpful and as good an occasional cook as could be.
The weather was mixed, but for the first time I can remember, I was almost hoping for one day completely written off by wind and rain so we could just enjoy the house, the fire and the books.
We'd love to come again- maybe with more friends and family!' [Norwich, England].
*** 'Seven painters from Finland arrived to this lovely place; fell in love with God's view, cosy cottages, the fireplace and sheep...' [Finland]
Serene, peaceful, beautiful and amazing!!! Children's paradise'. Worcs, England.