We spent the entire month of July 2018 at the cottage. It was everything we hoped for and more. It is very remote, which we wanted. No one around except the ponies and neighbouring cows. But it is walkable to a great children's park and walkable to the local shop for some basics and a wonderful little pub.
Mícheál is a lovely soul. He checked in on us but left us to it, brought us fresh veggies from his garden often. Always happy for a little chat and tips on things to do.
Days spent swimming at the local beaches, hiking the many fantastic Connemara mountain walks, visiting beautiful villages like Clifden and Roundstone, entertainment, restaurants and shopping an hour away in Galway. Evenings spent reading a book by an Irish author, in front of the peat fire, with a glass of wine. Memories for a lifetime.