Coolanowle Country House - Ballickmoyler, Co Carlow

For many people – especially families who live in cities – an Irish farm stay is just about the most idyllic holiday imaginable.

And you won’t do better than this one, Coolanowle Country House combines an organic farm, lovely B&B (with hotel-standard rooms - and self catering accommodation too, where pets are allowed), meals based on their own meats, fruit and vegetables, online produce sales, holistic treatments, even a fantastic open day with all sorts of activities – is there nothing they’ve overlooked at this impeccably maintained and hospitable family farm?