This is a beautiful and well-appointed, spacious house with every facility you want for a peaceful holiday in charming countryside. The house is full of artworks and sweet touches, wooden floors, big windows with stunning views across the bay, islands and to the sea. There is everything you need in the kitchen and bathrooms and the sitting areas and bedrooms are cosy and comfortable. The four of us loved it all. We walked (15mins) to Turks Head pier and swam several times when the tide was in (cold but clear!); walked up to Minihan's pub (25mins) a couple of times and on Thursday caught a fabulous evening with three accordians, three violins, pipes and wonderful local singers in the tiny bar. Throughout the holiday we met and chatted with very welcoming local people, including some immediate neighbours. A great music night at Leavis' in Ballydehob on the Friday too. If you want to explore the area you can walk quite a bit in the lanes, but you really need a car: we would like to bring bikes next time (and we will be back if we can!). We walked on the Sheepshead and visited several nearby towns and villages and swam at a big sandy beach at Barley Cove (it's mostly rocky/stones around the area). There are lots of coffeeshops, galleries and restaurants short drives away. We had some warm sunny days and some misty days and it rained one night, but generally it was warm although often a little windy - but you can find a sheltered spot to sit in the garden. We thoroughly recommend this place! Angie came to meet us our first night and left a list of places to visit etc, and there were lots of basic supplies already there, which helped welcome us in. It exceeded our expectations - it seemed bigger and airier than the photos suggest. The house holds the warmth well - we didn't need the stove/heating even on misty days. We came away sadly, but extremely relaxed and refreshed. Thanks!