A splendid adventure out in isolation at Black Valley. Communication was detailed and thoughtful. Clean premises, although not for the insect-fearing folks! Very well equipped with oil for cooking, seasoning, shampoo/body wash. Place does not have good phone signal - nearest wifi is Lord Brandon's Cottage 5-10 mins walk. One could access the cottage without a car by taking a boat from Killarney to Lord Brandon's Cottage - happens once a day.
Approximate trekking times from cottage.
Drumluska Cottage (nice photo spot) 1.5 hr
Kate Kearney's Cottage through Gap of Dunlow (nearest pub) 2 hr
Head of Gap of Dunloe 1 hr
Youth Hostel 35 mins
Lord Brandon's Cottage 5-10 mins
Ladies View 1hr 20 mins