A high quality cottage - it is obvious the owner has put a lot of time and effort into renovating, and adding to, what w...

A high quality cottage - it is obvious the owner has put a lot of time and effort into renovating, and adding to, what was an old schoolhouse - we especially liked the mezzanine

It had everything a great holiday, beauty peace and family time.

Kilmodan is a beautiful cottage, the interior layout and design is everything you hope a holiday home will be. Very well...

Kilmodan is a beautiful cottage, the interior layout and design is everything you hope a holiday home will be. Very well appointed, there wasn't a single thing missing that you would need on holiday. We loved the glass facade, it made the house so light and was perfect for watching the pine martens and deer that come into the garden. The mezzanine was wonderful for the hardened tv watcher, whilst the rest of us could chat undisturbed. The owner rang the first night to welcome us and check we were happy which was very thoughtful. Lovely secluded area with good access to the sights and welcoming each evening when we came home tired. One bug bear - a modesty blind would be great on the downstairs bathroom door! And can I get a list of the paint palettes used - I want them for my house!

Our response:

Thank you for your kind comments. The owner is glad you had everything needed for an enjoyable stay and has sent you det...

Thank you for your kind comments. The owner is glad you had everything needed for an enjoyable stay and has sent you details of the colour palette separately. She also notes your comment on the opaque glazing and hopes to welcome you back soon.

The house was very comfortable and tastefully furnished. The garden was large and the surrounding fields and hills were ...

The house was very comfortable and tastefully furnished. The garden was large and the surrounding fields and hills were beautiful.
I have rated the property down because of the very shabby exterior. The front of the outside of the house is in desperate need of being repainted. The 'summer house' was no more than a shed full of junk. The outdoor seats were shabby. The drive, further 'sitting area' and vegetable patches were overgrown with huge weeds. There was a general air of dereliction outside.

Our response:

Thank you for your comments. The owner is sorry these areas spoiled your enjoyment of the cottage but can confirm that t...

Thank you for your comments. The owner is sorry these areas spoiled your enjoyment of the cottage but can confirm that the outside has been repainted, the weeds have been eradicated and new garden furniture has been delivered. She is glad you found the cottage to be comfortable and should you return, trusts that you would find the exterior to now be of a similarly high standard to the interior.

We can't rate the cottage any higher because the experience we had with damp and the lack of help we had from the owner....

We can't rate the cottage any higher because the experience we had with damp and the lack of help we had from the owner. The heating costs a lot. So beware if when you arrive the underfloor heating is on you might want to turn it down. We all expect a welcome book with a few rules in it but they are every where in the cottage, telling you to replace what you use. Even the hand soaps (with hardly anything left) were to be replaced when you leave. Not very welcoming. Over all the location is stunning, the house look's the part but sadly is rather disappointing.

Our response:

Thank you for your comments. Although the cottage is over 150 years old it does have a damp proof membrane on the walls ...

Thank you for your comments. Although the cottage is over 150 years old it does have a damp proof membrane on the walls and floor, underfloor heating and two multi-fuel stoves, so it was surprising to hear that you had issues with damp. The owner made every effort to assist you and, as per previous correspondence, she apologises again that you were disappointed with your stay.