Staying at Tom's studio was a great way to begin our tour of Ireland. Rathmines is a great little town and well worth exploring in its own right. The studio is a straight 20-30min walk from the action in Dublin, so if you're an early riser or just a fan of getting there on foot, then this spot is a great value. Tom got in contact with us before our stay to offer guidance on how to get there from the airport, which was very helpful. Also, definitely check out his bakery/cafe, Fothergills, which is right underneath the studio. All the folks there are friendly and very helpful, and they make a mean quiche, too. Thanks, Tom, for having us!