2/10 Terrible
Dolores M., Rahan, Co Offaly, Ireland
8 Aug 2017
Don't stay here unless you are a fluent Italian speaking mountain goat who's day job is a builder.
Very disappointed in the house after saving so hard for our holiday and having numerous correspondences with the owner before our arrival to ensure our holiday was going to go well.
Firstly I have to say, that I am now suffering with post traumatic stress disorder because there is no road to this house!. the only way to access is via an "unmade goat track" winding along the side of a very steep hill with no guard rail.
The walk to the village is a lot longer than 15mins which is stated in the information.
The house is unfinished.
Steps have no handrails, exposed pipes, rocks, rubble and cables are a tripping hazard. The garden is a jungle of weeds and rocks. Upstairs balcony is unfinished and unsecured (temporary flimsy wooden rail). Unreliable electricity which went off numerous times a day. Impossible to cook as couldn't have oven and two rings on at the same time. Speaking Italian is essential as you have to go to the neighbouring B&B for them to reinstate power.
Upon arrival, the beds were not made, we had to hunt for bed sheets, the house was filthy, we had to thoroughly clean before moving in. Power tools were laying around. We had to open and assemble the sun loungers ourselves.
The swimming pool is surrounded by rubble. It is on sloping, uneven ground and wasn't kept clean.
There was no wifi, as promised.
There is not enough storage for clothing for ten people. No drawers, etc.
No English/Italian speaking TV channels, everything is in German.
The showers are hard to control, scalding hot or cold, (we suffered a couple of burns).
No freezer compartment, ice can't be made or stored.
Plastic outdoor chairs are not of high quality, one member of our party needed medical attention after a chair gave way.
In the second week, we were left without water, which is typical of this region. However, if the house had a larger tank, this could have been avoided. The neighbours all had water.
I would not recommend this house to people with young children or elderly people.
It's advisable to check with your car insurance if you would be insured on the unpaved road.
On a positive note, this house has great potential and will be impressive when/if it is completed and gets an access road.
There is sufficient kitchen equipment and crockery etc.
The outdoor seating area is delightful with a lovely sail for shade.
The beds were comfortable.
However, I don't see how the house would accommodate two different families and should be sold as one unit.