A cottage by the sea. An escape from the city life and a chance for serenity. Katy’s place is just that. The perfect sized getaway for two people to just be. The space itself is wonderful. A fully equipped kitchen with any kind of tea you could want, a stove, toaster oven, and Katy had even left a little basket with some bread, eggs and a few other goodies! The breakfast “nook” is dappled in the most perfect light through lace curtains, and the bed is as cozy as ever. There is plenty of hot water, and the shower has inlaid stones and shells and looks really awesome.
Everything is so perfectly decorated. You can really tell Katy’s personality resonates all the way through with positivity and whimsy. Her garden outside is an organized chaos, and so lovely to look at.
You are about a 20 minute drive to Dublin but more importantly, you are literally across the street from the ocean. So convenient for taking a stroll along the water to see what treasures you can find, or just sit on the front deck and people watch from the yard. If you’re feeling adventurous enough, there are kayaks available to take out! Even though it was super chilly outside, we took out them out for just a wee bit! It was a blast, and a delightful touch to the stay.
Katy and her family were a tremendous positive contribution to this stay. When we arrived, Katy welcomed us with a cup of tea, soup and great conversation. She is a well of genuine curiosity, and so lovely to talk with. Her kindness and generosity are extremely apparent, and it shines through in her kiddos as well. We sat and chatted with all of them for a good long while on our last night there. We truly didn’t want to leave! And don’t even get me started on Rosa the wonder pup. This dog is an old soul that radiates loyalty and companionship. She greeted us the second morning when we woke up with a stick she had found, and kept bringing little presents like shells and small pumpkins.
Katy’s cottage will leave you feeling recharged and completely at peace. We can’t wait to come back and visit again. Thank you Katy for all your love and light.