Thomas and Rita’s cottage was such a pleasant stay for us. Seeing old homes be restored makes my heart so happy, and being able to enjoy one myself for a few days was a treat! They did great work and have a wonderful taste for design. We loved all of the thoughtful touches, artwork, and paint colors. It was a very relaxing place to be. The kitchen was pretty well-stocked for cooking, the bed was comfortable, and it was the best shower we used during our two weeks in Ireland — nice and hot with no fluctuations, and good water pressure. The location was so nice and we were able to hit a bunch of the historical sites on our list, plus we enjoyed the view of the neighbor’s well-tended garden; it was a delight. Rita came round just after we arrived and helped us get a fire going. She was so sweet and friendly and gave us some good recommendations for local walks and also told us some of the cottage’s history. It was a highlight of both nights, relaxing in front of the fire with tea and/or beer and biscuits :-).
I hesitate to say anything negative, but I think it’s important to be very honest in these reviews. It was quite a letdown for me to walk in and find that the pillows and rugs and blankets in the Airbnb photos were not in the cottage. I understand a few staging props (like the things in closets and kitchens), but when I rent a place I expect to basically get what I see in the photos. To find a rugless living room was very sad. I mention it because those touches were a major deciding factor for us in choosing the cottage and I want others to be aware that those warm and cozy aspects are missing. Even with that said, I would still recommend the cottage! It’s lovely and well worth a visit!