We were warmly greeted by Phillip, shown our lovely bedroom and then had a coffee and a chat in the beautiful sitting room which we were told we could use if we wanted to relax. Jacqueline had kindly booked us a table at a restaurant and we were given a map and advice on where to go for a pub with authentic Irish music. It was spot on and we had a great evening. We met Jacqueline on our return and she was as warm and friendly as Phillip and we felt completely relaxed in their home and in their company. Breakfast was wonderful, fresh fruit salad, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon and proper coffee. Jacqueline gave us some very helpful advice on what to see and do in Cork and we felt treated as friends rather than guests. This was our first experience of airbnb and we can highly recommend it. Why stay in a bland hotel room when you can enjoy an artist's house, full of interesting paintings, books and ceramics and be as comfortable as you are at home. Thank you Jacqueline and Phillip.