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 Cozy peaceful, elegant John and I had a most enjoyable time at Toormore. A cozy peaceful, elegant and characterful home in the midst of the most beautiful surroundings. It was exactly what we needed - to read, relax, listen to good music, drink wine looking into a gorgeous sea swept landscape - absolute bliss. We loved our time in Toormore and we will, without doubt, return as soon as we can. Thank you for a lovely holidaday! Opera Singer Pippa Longworth Berry, London, UK Wonderful Week We've had a wonderful week in Ireland. Achim, you have a beautiful, warm and peaceful home. Thanks for sharing it with us. We hope to come again! Dr. Anton Simon, Stamford, Connecticut, USA Fantastic time! Just Perfect! We had a fantastic time! Everything was just perfect, in fact for us it was the ideal rural setting. Because of our business, we rarely get enough time for a break - so if we do, we expect something special. Both of us have agreed: Toomore House is just that, very special. Achim thank you for allowing us the use of your home, we hope we can do it again in the very near future, and also thanks to Denise for her help. Joe Sullivan, Dublin, Ireland Everything we had hoped for for our honeymoon! Toormoore house was everything we had hoped for for our honeymoon. Idyllic scenery, secluded, relaxing and a place to recharge after a few very hectic weeks. We look forward to returning in the future. Andrew Vaughton, London, UK Wunderschöne Wochen Wir haben zwei wunderschöne Wochen in dem Haus verbracht und es rundum genossen. Wir hatten schön wechselndes Wetter was sich optimal auf unseren Relax Faktor ausgewirkt hat... ich hoffe wir haben keine Unordnung in die Videothek gebracht! Wir planen schon den nächsten Irlandurlaub im Frühjahr wenn der Rhododendron blüht... HelHag München,Bayern, Deutschland A very special and spiritual place. We had a wonderful holiday and did not want to come home ! Your property is lovely and we felt you had allowed us into your home - a very special and spiritual place. Thanks also to Denise who looked after us very well and attended promptly to any little hitches. We hope to come back. Wendy Ingham, Dir.H&R, London, UK Absolutely loved your house! Just want to let you know that we absolutely loved your house. We had a wonderful stay and felt right at home. The house is so creative and well planned we enjoyed every bit of it. My favorite room was the sun room off the kitchen. The view of the outdoor room was just perfect. My husband enjoyed the stonework, something he has secretly always wanted to do. Your house has given him many ideas and I think he is on a roll now to experiment. Mary March, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Just perfect. A fantastic house, a wonderful opportunity to discover Irland. Just perfect. Justine Maillard, Paris, France Urgemütlich Wir hatten einen rundum traumhaften Urlaub in diesem charmanten, liebevoll eingerichteten Haus. Morgens Frühstück auf der Terasse mit Palmen und herrlichem Blick aufs Meer- einen schöneren Start in den Tag kann man sich nicht vorstellen. Die Küche ist wirklich super. Sie ist nicht nur gross und hübsch eingerichtet, sondern auch noch unglaublich praktisch ausgestattet. Es ist alles da was man zum kochen braucht. Das Wohnzimmer mit echten Steinwänden und Kamin urgemütlich, das Schlafzimmer komfortabel und mit schönem Ausblick aufs Meer. Wir haben gerne Touren in West Cork gemacht oder einfach Spaziergänge in der Umgebung vom Haus- der kleine Sandstrand unterhalb des Grundstücks hat uns ganz besonders entzückt. Mira Wertmann, Bamberg, Deutschland Very charming, unique and homely We own a restaurant in Schull and our guests often ask for recommendations where to stay. We like to suggest Toormore House because it is very charming and has an unique and homely atmosphere, and the setting next to the sea is beautiful ... West Cork at its best. So far 4 times guests managed to secure an immediate booking and all of them were more than happy. As we Irish say: "Fair Play and Good Luck to you!" Jagoes Restaurant, Schull, Ireland Note from Toormore: Unfortunately, the Restaurant closed down in Sep 2009
Goldener Sand und der Ozean Die ersten drei Tage: Super Wetter, Strand, goldener Sand und der Ozean. Rotwein und Sonnenuntergang ... ziemlich romantisch. Dann hat es geschüttet... aber wir haben es geliebt! Wir haben das ganze Haus behaglich und gemütlich gemacht. Nicht besonders schwer mit einem halben Dutzend Kaminen im Haus! All diese Bücher, Musik, Filme... Was für ein Paradies. Wir kommen im nächsten Jahr wieder! Eric Bouter, Sara Lee Corp, Utrecht, Holland Ein Irischer Traum!! Wir hatten herrliche 2 Wochen in Toormore. Das Haus und die Landschaft – einfach herrlich! Wir haben jeden Tag genossen, lagen im Liegestuhl, lasen und schauten immer wieder auf das Meer, das hier besonders beeindruckend ist. Wir hatten einen irischen Traum und möchten wieder träumen. ak.suender, Hamburg, Germany Unique artistic feel: Everything exudes art. Toormore House is unique in its artistic feel: every stone and every bookshelf exudes art. When you combine this with a view of waves crashing on rocks and spikey palm trees nodding in the breeze, you know that you have reached a place where you will write poetry or compose a song. Actually living in the home of a creative photographer, using his fine collection of kitchen tools and browsing through all the books (in English, German and French) you know that you have spent your money well, no matter what the weather. Great household help is two miles away in the form of Denise and Chris, who can fix everything, connect you with the local families, and may indeed bring you a bucket of live mussels. BiHam, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA Gorgeous.. just perfect! Your house is gorgeous and our holiday was just perfect! We had to get away from our hectic schedule so we didn't go out at all, but just relaxed completely. We especially loved the glass roofed lean-to with the firplace in it and ate there by candlelight and in the day time. Denise is a complete star and made us feel very welcome. We loved the place so much and your good taste that we often wondered about you. Just lovely! We would stay again at the drop of a hat! Bena Stutchbury, Leap, Ireland We fell in love with Toormore House! We fell in love with Toormore House from the website. The moment we drove up the steep driveway into the little private world it inhabits, we knew it was all that we had imagined. As described, it has a beautifully stocked kitchen, a warm and open conservatory, a cozy living room with walls of books, extremely comfortable beds, and a great bathroom. There are also a number of outdoor spots to sit. What makes it so special, though, is the incredible mixture of Mediterranean, Moorish, Irish and contemplative spirit. Achim has collected objects from his travels, and much of his own and other's art, and you are truly in his house. With the house comes a marvelous caretaker, Denise, who made us feel instantly welcome and was available for all questions and any kind of help. We also found that the compilation of information which Achim provided on the website was enormously useful in touring. We fell under the spell of West Cork, and alternated days of touring several of the peninsulas--each different--with lazy reading and walking down the driveway and out on the rocks across the road to watch the tides and the light change and just to bask in the spirit of place. We know we will be back. Joel Rubinstein, Yale University, Boston, USA Wir können nur ins Schwärmen verfallen. Wir hatten leider auf dem Weg von Dublin nach West Cork einen Unfall. Aber wir hatten viel Glueck und es gab keinen Personenschaden. Ausserdem hat uns das Haus mit seiner warmen Atmosphäre, seiner Ruhe und Gemütlichkeit, Ebenso die Herzlichkeit von Denise, der Caretakerin, die sofort zur Stelle war nach dem Unfall und uns mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stand. Dies war gleich unsere erste Bekanntschaft mit der irischen Gastfreundschaft, die uns die ganzen 2 Wochen begleitete. Nochmal unseren herzlichen Dank an Denise und ihren Mann Chris, die immer erreichbar waren, prompt alles organisierten wenn nötig und uns mit irischen Leckereien (Muscheln, Fleisch) verwöhnten. Zusammenfassend können wir eigentlich nur ins Schwärmen verfallen. Es waren 2 wunderschöne Wochen, in einem einmaligen Haus, in einer herrlichen Umgebung, mit typisch irischem Wetter (war alles dabei von Sonne über Schauer bis Sintflut), einem faszinierenden Land mit seinen lockeren, sympathischen Einwohnern. DetlevD Wolfsburg, Deutschland Toormore House was a wonderful adventure! Our holiday in Toormore House was a wonderful adventure! The location is terrific, and if you feel like taking a three-minute walk, you are looking out at Mizen Head in the North Atlantic. Look around, and you will find yourself standing next to an ancient stone Dolman, dating back before Christ! Being in West Cork, the climate is terrific, and you will love the palm-type trees in the yard. The cottage is cozy, with in-floor heating, and wonderful panoramas of the ocean. There are a number of enticing courtyards, each virtually begging you to sit down and read your new novel. At night, I could not help but to crack the blinds just a bit in the master bedroom, so I could feel transfixed by the magical beam of light passing from the famous Fastnet lighthouse. As a reader and lover of music, there are infinite possibilities, in both English and German, to help you relax. The artwork alone makes you feel like you are in a gallery, while retaining the feel that this is your home. If you want the serenity of a special home, and still be near the amenities of Schull, as well as the magnificent Beara Peninsula, I don't know how you could do better than this. Tom Walsh, Idaho Falls, USA Our stay was magical... I was invited by the West Cork Literary Festival and did a short reading at the awards ceremony. I was so nervous but I did it without too many mistakes. I wanted to participate in more but had to give in to my daughters and spent time hiking and picnicking on hilltops. The first morning we drove to Goleen and stopped in The Green Kettle for wood and vegetables. The shopkeeper looked like he stepped out of a Melville novel and the town was so unlike the malls we're accustomed to that we all started to cry! The funny thing is, I'm not a crier. We hiked to a castle and my oldest daughter, Kim, jumped into the ocean even though it was cool and misty. We hiked most days (we even climbed to the top of Lough Hyne) and then returned to your wonderful home and cooked dinner. (I have to tell you: My husband's occupation is building and installing high end kitchens and you did a fantastic job!) And we loved your massage bed in the meditation room. Now we all want to buy one! It was always such a pleasure to know at the end of the day we could return, light a fire in the living room, play Sade and Mozart and leaf through your library. We read poems we wrote and laughed a lot. We also cried at the amazing fact that we were in Ireland in a house with drop-dead scenery spread out in front of us. And then there was the sound of the ocean. A year ago these things didn't seem possible. We'd suffered a lot of hardships and misunderstandings like everyone and never expected to be so fortunate. Your house, the rocks and the sea, the people, all had a wonderful healing effect on us. I gush, I know, but we all did, aborbing the energy in every frying pan and wooden spoon, the Chagall and the drawing of Ireland from a child's hand framed on the upstairs shelf. We enjoyed your photographs and the mango moon like a perfect half of pie, and then as the sky grew black, the stars so bright, my daughter woke me at 2:30 am to show me. I know I go on and on, but staying at a hotel is so depressing.. you try to avoid returning and in the morning you can't wait to leave. We had to force ourselves to leave the house. My youngest daughter Kellie, stayed home all day on Friday because she said she "needed to say goodbye to the house in peace". I could go on and on and sound more and more corny, but I tell the truth when I say that our stay was magical. Oh well, we will be back! Julia Van Middlesworth, Author, Princeton, N.J, USA We are already planning a grand return!!! Achim, thanks so much for sharing your home with us. Although only a week, it felt much longer as we settled into Ireland's beautiful South West coastline to enjoy the spectacular views, charming surrounding towns and of course the pubs and people. Whether sitting outside on the patio enjoying local cheeses with wine or driving along the curious coastal roadways stopping occasionally to absorb the magical landscape or walking about the countryside in search of castles, stone circles and ruins, we always felt at peace and at home. We are already planning a grand return in a few years. In the meantime, we have shared our Irish adventure with others and if i were a betting man, I'd wager a few of our friends and family might be planning the same as well. All the best! Bob Crane, Author of Cranelegspond, Lebanon, NJ, USA Peaceful and comfortable in rain or shine... We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house and location are very peaceful and comfortable in rain or shine …and we had both!! Basically if you can see the lighthouse it isn’t raining…….yet! Many thanks to you and Denise. Best wishes. Alison Garbett, London, UK Lovely, quiet setting The house in Toormore is in a lovely, quiet setting convenient for solitude and easy day trips to scenic Southwest Cork. Rob Dreyfus, Boston, MA, USA A piece of paradise!!!!! Achim, WE LOVED YOUR HOME!!! You do have a piece of paradise over there!!! We were so relaxed and your home is so peaceful. We played your classical music and enjoyed the birds singing and the sounds of the ocean. Oh, so sweet it was! We look forward to another visit. Dawn Kenney, Canton, Connecticut, USA Beautiful, comfortable .... just lovely!!! We enjoyed our stay at Toormore House very much. It was beautifully situated, very comfortable (particularly the beds) and with a lovely ambiance. It felt very good being there -- with all the natural light, beautiful colours, graceful furnishings, a huge variety of music and books. But most of the time we were busy admiring the view... Prof.Raymond Bishop, Manchester, UK Better than the website! Choosing a holiday house from the Internet is never easy. When I looked at the web site for Toormore House, I caught myself thinking 'it can't be that good'. But the house really is that good and better!! Better because it allows you space to make it your own. Toormore House is a very special place in a landscape hallowed by centuries, indeed millenia, of humans seeking out its quietness and solitude and oneness with nature. There is a real and soothing spirituality of place and the design of the house and gardens, with many little nooks and crannies and private sitting areas, helps you enjoy the the house in your way. We had a wonderful holiday. The house is ideal for touring the rugged coastline of SW Ireland, there is much to see and do in the area but most of all the house is ideal for one of those quiet 'do nothing' holidays. There is an excellent library and eclectic collection of CDs and DVDs, with a good HiFi and TV, and also a good Internet connection for those who, like me, just can't leave home without it! The letting arrangements all worked simply and efficiently, from first contact and payment to the friendly welcome from Denise who quickly settled us into the house and then left us alone to enjoy the house as our own for the period we were fortunate to live in and enjoy Toormore House. Achim, once again a genuine thank you, we really did enjoy your house and you are to be congratulated balancing such a special place with your own needs and the needs of commercial letting. Well done and thank you. The Reverend John Scott, Hampshire, UK Breath-taking I had a wonderful stay at Toormore House. The views and the setting are breath-taking, and the house truly feels like a home. My favorite moments were spent sitting around the fireplace and sampling the music collection. I found it difficult to choose between spending my time indoors by the fireplace or outdoors exploring the countryside! I hope to come back again for another visit. Thanks Achim for having me to your home, and thanks Denise for taking such great care of me! Thomas Augur, London, UK Our honeymoon in your house was unforgettable!! We wanted to spent our honeymoon and New Year's Eve at a very special place and took great care in searching for the perfect place. Thank you for welcoming us into the house, the two weeks we spent in Toormore House were unforgettable!! We will be recommending the place to friends in the future and we certainly will be coming back! Stoyan Vassilev, Reading, Pennsylvania, USA Cozy Christmas in Ireland We were so lucky to stay at Toormore House for Christmas! The peaceful and friendly atmosphere created a warm and wonderful spirit. It's a really great getaway! Heidy van Koesveld, Amsterdam, Netherlands Wundervoll erholsame Woche!! Wir hatten eine wundervoll erholsame Woche im Toormore House. Die Einrichtung ist perfekt und auch bei schlechtem Wetter kann man gemütlich auf dem Sofa im Wintergarten relaxen und zusehen, wie die Palmen von Wind und Wetter zerzaust werden. Die Küche hatte es uns besonders angetan und die Kombination des Gasherdes mit den hervorragenden gusseisernen Töpfen sorgte dafür, dass ich den wohl besten Gulasch meines Lebens hinbekommen habe (laut Kompliment meiner Lebensgefährtin).Bei schönem Wetter kann man einen Liegestuhl im Rasen vor dem Haus aufstellen, mit einem Glas Rotwein auf's Meer blicken und meint, man wäre in Nordkalifornien. Denise ist darüberhinaus eine absolut herzliche Gastgeberin vor Ort, die sich jedes Problems annimmt (z.B. Werkzeug für eine Brillenreparatur lag am nächsten Tag mit einem netten Schreiben auf dem Aussentisch). Alles in allem : grosses Kompliment, Achim - wir haben uns selten so gut erholt. Reinhard Goeppert, Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland Tolle Tage am Strand, rundum zufrieden. Uns hat es sehr gut in Irland - und ganz besonders im Toormore Haus - gefallen. Das Wetter war teilweise sehr schön, somit konnten wir tolle Tage am Strand verbringen. Chris hat uns sehr nett empfangen. Er ist ein wirklich freundlicher und zuvorkommender Mensch. Alles in allen, hat es uns an nichts gefehlt und wir waren rundum zufrieden. Danke, dass wir Ihr Haus zeitweise bewohnen durften. Henny Weber, Frankfurt, Deutschland Zwei zauberhafte Wochen Wir haben 2 zauberhafte Wochen in Toormore House verbracht, die mit dem netten Empfang durch Denise und Chris begannen, die uns einige gute Tips für den weiteren Aufenthalt gaben. Nachdem das Wetter diesmal schlechter war als wir es in der Vergangenheit von Irland gewohnt waren, wußten wir die komplette und gemütliche Einrichtung des Ferienhauses besonders zu schätzen, insbesondere die diversen offenen Kamine und die großzügige Auswahl an Literatur und DVDs. Dieses Haus ist wärmstens zu empfehlen. Sollte uns der Weg wieder einmal nach West-Cork führen, werden wir uns auf jeden Fall erneut um eine Anmietung bemühen. Anita und Andy Klopfleisch, Bamberg, Deutschland Besuch von den Elfen? Wir waren insgesamt 17 Tage in Irland, davon 1 Woche in Toormore House. Die Erholung, die wir uns erhofft hatten, haben wir definitiv im Toormore House gefunden. Wir haben die Stille, die Atmosphäre, den Blick auf den Atlantik so genossen. Mit Freude haben wir jeden Tag entweder den Fischer am Hafen in Schull oder den Butcher und am Sonntag auch den kleinen Markt besucht und immer eine andere Köstlichkeit in der schönen Küche zubereitet und mit Kerzenlicht und einem guten Wein genossen. Dazu haben wir immer die passende Musik gefunden, nach der uns gerade war. Uns hat es besonders die Pat Metheny Group angetan, um, wie unsere Kinder sagen würden, den Tag 'gechillt' zu verbringen. Denise hat uns herzlich empfangen und hat rührend alles ermöglicht, um uns den Aufenthalt angenehm zu gestalten. Sogar den Topf für den Hummer hat sie schnell organisiert! Abends in die Betten zu sinken war, wie auf einer Wolke zu liegen! Selbst der Fuchs hat uns einmal in der Nacht besucht oder waren es doch die Elfen? Andrea Grethe, Stuttgart, Deutschland Genau, wie wir es uns vorgestellt haben!!! Toormore House ist wunderbar. Wir haben dort zwei herrliche Wochen verbracht und haben jeden Tag genossen. Die Lage ist traumhaft, die Natur überwältigend, und wir haben das gefunden, was wir gesucht haben: Ruhe. Es war schön, auf der Terrasse die Sonne zu genießen und bei Sturm den Wintergarten. Alles war genau so, wie wir es uns gewünscht und vorgestellt haben. Wir kommen gerne wieder! Ute Klötzl, Albstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Amazing trip, amazing house!! Thank you so much for allowing us to experience your lovely home and beautiful Ireland. It was such an amazing trip. We had a wonderful time...it was hard to leave. I've shown pictures of the house to everybody and they are amazed by how beautiful it all is. Thank you!! Kelly Grant, Arlington, Virginia, USA Ruhe gesucht und gefunden! Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen. Wir haben ganz einfach Ruhe gesucht und diese in Ihrem Haus auch gefunden! Martin Vurma, Basel, Schweiz |
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