Aras Owen is the most fantastic 'hostel' we have ever stayed in, more like a self-catering guest house. I highly recommend a stay here. Sinead and her Dad, Robert are both very warm and welcoming and their home oozes with a feeling of staying with relatives or being 'home from home'. They were especially accommodating to us with regard to our travelling needs. The kitchen is fully equipped with a lovely toasty Rayburn stove, giving it a real 'country house' feel. It has all the implements and more than you will need, there is fresh coffee and tea supplied by Sinead, there is a comfortable roomy dining room with several tables, all seating 4/5 persons, so plenty of privacy should you like it that way. There are two cosy sitting rooms, one of which has a welcoming coal fire which seemed to be constantly kept burning by Robert who provides very interesting and informative chat whenever a guest fancies a chat. The bedrooms are functional by design with very comfortable beds, good quality linen, duvets and towels. Rooms vary from 3 beds to 6 or so and each has it's own ensuite bathroom so they're very suitable for a family or a group of friends travelling together. All in all, a fantastic find for us and we will most certainly be back.