We were very grateful to Clinton for accepting us as a very last minute booking. He answered our queries promptly about the layout and facilities of the house. He advised he couldn’t be there to meet us but the house had been left open for us to access. He was able to advise on how to work the heating, wifi etc over the phone.
The house suited us fine as we needed 3 bedrooms and it has 4. If we were staying for longer than Fri-Mon though I would’ve liked some wardrobes or hanging space of some kind for the clothes. None of the rooms have these. The bathroom could also benefit from some shelves or a cabinet for storage.
The kitchen is well equipped and seats 6 around a large table. We found the hot water supply to be very quite minimal in the mornings, as it serves the ensuite and the sinks in the kitchen and bathroom. So be careful how much you use. Future guests may benefit from a welcome booklet so that information about the house and area is readily accessible. For example, there was no information about recycling or where to put full bin bags.
The lounge is comfortable and seats 5 on sofas & armchairs. Since the lounge opens on to the street, the property could benefit from a door curtain for both privacy and warmth. The front door seems to be original and whilst it adds charm to the appearance, it also lets in the cold.
Kilmallock is a historic little town and the neighbouring town of Bruree is very pretty and well worth a visit. So take time if you can to wander around both. All the people we met were friendly and helpful. We did hear a lot of barking dogs at all hours of the day and night which would have disturbed us if we’d stayed longer.
We used the local Spar shop a few times for basic supplies (top of the road and turn left) as it is helpfully open til 10pm. We were always able to park right outside the house on the street, even in our big hire car, so that was very useful. All in all, the house served us well as a base for our short stay in the area.