I would highly recommend staying with Claire at the Long Strand Chalet. The environment both in and outside of the Chalet is very calm, peaceful and welcoming. You can see, hear and smell the ocean right from the patio! There is a lot to do in the surrounding areas including beaches, hiking/walking and dining. The Chalet is about an hour from the Cork airport. I would suggest having a car if you choose to stay at the Chalet so that you can get the full experience of the local area. The communication by the host's was excellent- they gave us our space but were always available if we had questions. Claire provided enough food for us to have breakfast throughout our stay- it was delicious! I cannot wait to be back. This was a great experience.