Yolande’s cottage is absolutely beautiful and a perfect base from which to explore Ardmore, Youghal and beyond. The setting is very peaceful, quiet and private and only minutes drive from Ardmore itself.
The cottage is a lot more spacious than the pictures make it look. It was absolutely spotless - not a speck of dirt anywhere. It was very well equipped with all of the utensils, crockery, glassware you could need. The heated clothes rail was really useful after one of the children took a tumble into the water on the beach! There was shampoo and conditioner and shower gel in the house. Towels were very soft. Firewood and fire lighters were supplied, as well as instruction where to get extra firewood. There was also ice in the freezer when we got there.
Yolande was extremely helpful and accommodating in the run up to our stay. She knew we were travelling with small children and so had the travel cot and high chair up for us, along with plastic plates, cups and cutlery. She even provided a sheet for the travel cot which is not the norm. She was very flexible with regards to check in and check out time and answered any questions I had very promptly. She was a complete pleasure to deal with.
Overall I really felt she went above and beyond to cater to us specifically in terms of our needs as a young family. I would highly recommend her and Ballinamona cottage to anyone.