Bill's cottage is the perfect place for seeing the best of Dublin. Located on a bus route straight from the airport, it's idyllic setting with good quality bars and restaurants nearby is close enough to the centre for a leisurely stroll, which comes in handy for walking off the sumptuous and plentiful food on offer in the city, particularly in the Temple Bar area.

A generous host, Bill has created a wonderful getaway - picturesque both inside and out - for those who want to escape their everyday stresses. Including a few delicious complementary essentials to help start and end each day, Bill has also compiled his own comprehensive guide to both the local area and the city which proved to be another invaluable component of the holiday experience.

I can't recommend Bill's cottage highly enough, and am keeping my fingers crossed that it's available the next time I visit Dublin.