What a wonderful week! The bothy was lovely ... simply but tastefully decorated with everything you need, including a book, CD and DVD library. On our arrival, home baked soda bread, fresh salad, tomatoes, herbs, and freshly-laid eggs awaited us ... much appreciated after our long drive. John and Siobhan were wonderful, warm hosts, sensitive to our every need. We so enjoyed our breakfasts in their conservatory, not only because of the delicious food provided, but also due to our fun and interesting chats with John.
The surrounding area has a lot to offer, starting in the garden! Ponies frolick through the fields, a wide range of vegetables and fruit are grown and at the bottom a small river flows through the fields and provides a small pool for bathing.
The Beara peninsula is breathtakingly beautiful. We were lucky to view it on a wonderful, sunny day and found it to be the most stunning scenery in the area. Nearby Kenmare is a buzzing, happy, typically Irish little town, great for eating out and shopping. However our favourite spots were much closer: enjoying the evening sun at O'Sullivan's pub with a pint or an afternoon coffee at Pedals & Boots where you could also pick up local produce. Both offered beautiful views of the coast.
On one of our days we also enjoyed a fantastic walk in the valley where the Bothy is located. John and Siobhan were great guides and we felt priviledged to join them in such an untouched, remote and beautiful place.
To sum it up, if you enjoy simple and beautiful things, peace and quiet, home cooking, nature and the warmth of the Irish, this is the place to book! We will always have very happy memories of our stay here.