"To a person, the first sight of the grand Lisnavagh House tends to draw gasps, but I think we've all had that experience before, where awe and admiration gradually turns into isolation or boredom, having become intimidated at one's unfamiliar and impressive surroundings. Not so at Lisnavagh.

Free to wander around the breathtakingly well kept home, it is obvious that the house is loved rather than maintained. For one, the fires are on, and there are books in the library, and is that the smell of cooking in the kitchen? 'Time travel' might be a more appropriate term.

The attention to detail in the bedrooms would bring a tear to the eye, and I'd say a few people regret not having made more use of their one shot at slumbering in a four poster bed befitting the Princess Pea. I for one will remember my first bath as a married man more than is the norm.

And then there are the people we met. A local fellow named Peter fulfilled the bar arrangements, Rosebud was his trusty left hand, and Gladys was the babysitter. Delightful to the end, and beyond even, as I'm sure it was Gladys serving fry ups to overnighters the next day!

Not surprising considering the manner William and Emily run the show (if you could call a fully functioning estate with timber operation and period gardens and God knows what else a 'show'!). I couldn't recommend better people to get involved with if one is going to embark on the task of doing their reception, their way."
Janet & Warren 08/08/08