We were met warmly with tea and fresh scones. Des and M are wonderful, warm people. Lots of laughter and always tips on where to go, what to see and how to get there. Nice breakfast selection also. Swords seems somewhat far out of Dublin, but it is an easy trip by bus and dart. Malahide is close by and lots of things in the area like Newgrange, Malahide Castle, Hill of Tara. Any distance from Dublin is far outweighed by the great place to stay. And the Des and M are wonderful. Truly wonderful.