Born Geraldine Ryan, Chicky is an observant woman from Stoneybridge who moves to America as a young adult. After experiencing romantic hardship, she adopts a fabricated persona to save face with her family back in Ireland. Ultimately returning home as a supposed widow, she purchases and renovates Stone House into a hotel. She acts as the matriarch and stabilizing force for her diverse guests and staff.

Born Richard Anthony, Rigger is a young man sent to Stoneybridge to escape his escalating criminal behavior in Dublin. Through hard physical labor and integration into the rural community around Stone House, he develops into a capable and grounded hotel manager. His presence brings an urban energy to the estate before he fully embraces his new domestic life.

Chicky’s tech-savvy niece returns from London to help set up the administrative systems for Stone House. She is independent, resistant to being led by romance, and firmly capable of asserting herself in professional settings. Her contemporary mindset directly contrasts with her aunt’s more traditional methods, making her an essential asset to the new business.

An optimistic, professional nurse who recently entered a relationship with a man named Teddy. She manages a highly contentious dynamic with her boyfriend’s protective mother, requiring immense patience and maturity. She remains positive and resilient even when placed in physically and emotionally challenging situations during her vacation.

A high-profile movie star who grew up in an orphanage and built an artificial, glittering Hollywood life. Facing a financial crisis and missing a flight connection, he impulsively books a stay at Stone House. He seeks to harmonize his famous identity with his authentic self while retreating in the quiet Irish countryside.

A successful married couple who work together in the medical field. Despite struggling with infertility, they share a deeply devoted and stable relationship. Seeking to recuperate from immense psychological trauma experienced in their careers, they take a holiday at Stone House to find a sense of peace and purpose.

A Swedish professional slated to inherit his family’s corporate legacy. Although he loves traditional folk music, he feels pressured to embody a rigid, formal external persona. He travels to Ireland seeking a connection to an authentic, artistic way of living that he feels unable to access at home.

A middle-aged married couple known for their intensely close bond and shared hobby of winning contests. Accustomed to success, they arrive at Stone House feeling cheated after receiving the stay as a second-place prize. Through their interactions with the staff and guests, they learn to broaden their isolated social bubble.

A curmudgeonly school principal approaching retirement. Bitter and resistant to vulnerability, she actively alienates those around her and refuses to form warm connections. Her stay at Stone House highlights her deep-seated emotional barriers and inability to embrace the community.

A dedicated librarian possessing an extrasensory gift for seeing visions of the future and hidden truths. She struggles to balance her intuition with her personal desires, particularly in romantic relationships. At Stone House, she learns to accept her abilities and uses them to bring comfort to the other guests.

A brash American man who captures young Chicky’s attention with his interest in the Irish way of life. He invites her to move to the United States with him, encouraging her desire to live life on her own terms despite his inability to provide stability.

A rigid woman who runs a boarding house in America. She becomes a positive, maternal influence on Chicky during a vulnerable time, teaching her essential cooking and management skills.

An elderly woman with childlike wonder who originally owned Stone House. She acts as a focal point in the inception of the hotel, working alongside Chicky to coordinate the initial renovations and welcoming staff.

Rigger’s mother, who leaves Stoneybridge for Dublin to raise her son in difficult circumstances. She struggles with profound depression when Rigger falls into delinquency, creating a deep estrangement between them.

Nuala’s brother and Rigger’s uncle, who works at a butcher shop in Dublin. He is a supportive, stabilizing family member who tries to help Rigger find a legitimate path before making the hard decision to send him away.

A practical local woman who becomes romantically involved with Rigger. When she becomes pregnant, she works hard alongside him to build a stable family life at the hotel, proving instrumental in bridging the gap between Rigger and his mother.

A confident, free-thinking schoolteacher who encourages her students to travel and expand their minds. Her unorthodox choices provide Orla with a blueprint for living an independent life.

Orla’s closest friend who embraces city life in London. She eventually meets and becomes engaged to a wealthy man, marking a divergence in the two friends’ life paths.

Winnie’s charming boyfriend who maintains a deeply close relationship with his mother, Lillian. Oblivious to the tension between the two women in his life, he inadvertently forces them to vacation together.

Teddy’s surprisingly youthful and immensely powerful mother. Fiercely protective of her son, she views Winnie as a rival and acts combatively until a sudden natural hazard forces her to reassess her behavior.

A socialite and Corry’s second wife, who heavily curates their high-profile, artificial lifestyle. Her active exclusion of Corry’s daughter forces him to reevaluate his priorities.

Corry’s level-headed and practical daughter who shows no interest in her father’s glittering Hollywood lifestyle, leading to a sense of disconnection between them.

The local Stoneybridge doctor originally from Wales. He openly shares his past regrets and personal redemption in his medical practice, which deeply resonates with Henry and Nicola.

A young local boy who struggles with severe depression. His intense knowledge of local wildlife becomes the bridge that Henry and Nicola use to connect with him during a critical moment of despair.

Anders’s girlfriend, who values authenticity and independence over familial duty. Her frustration with Anders’s loyalty to his predetermined corporate path creates a painful divide in their relationship.

An Irish bus driver and music enthusiast who dreams of opening a venue but feels tied to his father’s farm. His miscommunication with his own father serves as a mirror for Anders’s family struggles.

A warm, cheerful assistant at the girls’ school who continuously tries to defend her harsh boss, Miss Howe. She eventually finds happiness by marrying Nasey, forming a stark contrast to Miss Howe’s isolated bitterness.

Freda’s loyal best friend who becomes mistrustful of Freda’s new relationship. Her steady presence provides a grounding force when Freda’s romantic life turns chaotic.

Freda’s eclectic aunt and a birdwatching columnist. She actively supports Freda through her heartbreak and arranges for her healing retreat at Stone House.

A man working on a local hotel redevelopment who begins dating Freda. His secretive and aggressive behavior causes friction within Freda’s social circle.

The resident black and white cat at Stone House. Known for her infinite curiosity, she forms special bonds with marginalized or highly intuitive individuals around the property, serving as an excellent judge of character.

Chicky’s sister and Orla’s mother. She holds conservative views about her family members’ life choices, frequently expressing disapproval over Chicky’s unconventional path and Orla’s modern sensibilities.

A wealthy man who meets and becomes engaged to Brigid. His arrival shifts the dynamic between Brigid and Orla, spurring Orla to consider returning to Stoneybridge.

A visitor who has an affair with Nuala while she works as a housekeeper. He returns home unaware of the lasting impact his visit leaves on Nuala’s life.

A pair of dishonest interior designers who attempt to take advantage of Chicky's hospitality. They deride the estate's authentic aesthetic before Orla forces them to leave.

A local man who deeply loves films and frequently visits the cinema. He experiences a moment of profound joy when the famous actor Corry greets him by name.

Corry's dedicated talent agent who attempts to guide the actor through a stalling career, pushing him to accept opportunities he initially views as beneath his status.

A man who attends Winnie's birthday gathering alongside Teddy, helping facilitate the initial introduction between Teddy and Winnie.