We popped down the road to Eyeries motorhome park on Friday and spent the weekend there. I must say, it was the most enjoyable weekend I've had since we got our camper 14 months ago. Lovely set up, donkeys in the field behind for entertainment, cafe at the entrance, playground across the road with a pedestrian crossing outside from the cafe to the playground , secure roller gate so no one in there that shouldn't be in there. Although there were campers coming and going through the weekend, the best word I can use to describe it is "Serene". It's a lovely spot to just "be". €10 a night, €15 with EHU. Rob went off cycling & exploring and left me with the dogs to happily craft (cross stitch & crochet). It was lovely to just sit and listen to birdsong, watch the birds flit from tree to tree, hear the wind rustling the trees & grass and just relax. Properly relax!
The village is stunning. Its so colourful. There's some lovely art along the road and benches made of logs with bits sliced out so you can sit. I was hugely impressed with the Sensory garden. What a fantastic idea. It has little info signs on each of the senses, what plants for touch, taste and smell such as crushing (touch) thyme in your hands (releasing the smell) and tasting- though the sign does recommend not eating anything from the garden! Sound is from the little stream running through it, with 2 different water sounds at each end. Theres public toilets up the other end of the town which are spotless, and both male and female have disabled ones in each. Both ladies and gents were clean and stocked with toilet paper - not what you see in many places these days. They've done a really great job in the village, it looks so well.
We ate in Cindy's Gems Cafe and struggled with choice. There was far too much choice !! I can recommend the steak sandwich on ciabatta, and the chicken Caesar burger with all the additions. Real home made proper chips too. The desserts were plentiful and very tasty, though we did have to stop at three after dinner
Even asking for a pot of tea, you're offered a choice. There's a fantastic range for breakfast there, 2 pages long
If you're down there, do pop in, its all delicious! The ice cream cones are gorgeous, solid enough not to be runny and fall over, but soft enough to lick and enjoy.
We didn't realise the village was so close and had a few shops, so we arrived stocked from another town, as if we would be in the middle of nowhere, but we know for next time that we don't need to. I met Colman the owner and he has done a lovely job there, a great secure spot that we will definitely return to. I dunno if I'm allowed say it or not, but has a very clever idea for when you are leaving. It's something simple, but I reckon it's worth it's weight in gold
Descriptions on the pics — with Rob Foley.
