We were to check in after 2:30 pm on April 15th.. However, we arrived at 12:30 pm. Nellie was a wonderful hostess. She allowed us (me, my wife, son and grandson) to check in early. She provided snacks and discussed the surrounding area. She was very friendly and great company. We were booked for 4 nights, but after 2 days, we wanted to go to Cork, as I have relatives there. Nellie was very gracious and gave us directions. The breakfasts were outstanding.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants a nice quiet area with beautiful views of the country side. She also provided us with maps and ideas on what to see. I would certainly stay with Nellie and her family again if I was in that area.

We stayed for one night in an ensuite room and it was enough! Hospitality was at a minimum for a service in the tourism industry.
We were down for breakfast 10 minutes late (last breakfast at 9.30a.m.). We walked into the dining room and there was another couple finishing their breakfast, and Mrs. Cassin in the kitchen next door. The couple had left and Mrs. Cassin didn't even bid them goodbye or clean their table until a good 20 mintues later. We helped ourselves to the juice and yoghurt that was already being served in the meantime, knowing we were definately ignored.
When she finally came in the greet us, we were immediately told we were VERY late for breakfast without any offer of tea, coffee, or even toast. She also commented that we had arrived back from a wedding in Thomastown late the night before. Furthermore, we were informed that check-out time was at 10.30a.m. and to remind another couple we knew who were staying there as well.
Overall I was greatly dissapointed and would not recommend this accommodation to any travellers.

The Grove Farm House is by far the most unpleasant of lodgings I have ever has the mispleasure of staying in. We attempted to check-in between 7:30 and 8 pm on a Friday but were unable to do so as Nellie, the owner, had a party to attend and would not be back until 11:30. After some negotiation we arranged to check in after 9:30. We had dinner in a local restaurant and arrived at 10:30. We were shown to our room by the owner's son and advised that last breakfast was served at 8:30am (on a Saturday). Again after negotiation we managed to agree on 9 am.
When we arrived at breakfast we were berated for our late check in and advised that Nellie's son had missed the start of the party with Fr. Grace. We were also advised that the B&B owners "have lives too you know." We were informed that we were in the wrong room and would have to move. We were shown to a room with two single beds, each with one pillow which was as soft as a concrete block. While the goings-on were somewhat amusing at first, they soon lost their comical value.
On Sunday morning, our friends who had also stayed the previous night, were denied breakfast at 9:30 and also incurred the wrath of the owner. I was repeatedly shouted at for not having vacated the room at 10:30am.
The pinnacle of the Grove Farm House experience was driving out the gate of this God-awful place.
I often stay in B&Bs as they are usually very homely and welcoming, but they are also businesses and the owners must remember this. Customers must be treated with respect and not contempt. Might I suggest that Nellie's forte does not lie in the services industry.