My son and I stayed for a month at the cottage and we had the most amazing time! The cottage is so quaint and perfect, we never wanted to leave. It is absolutely beautiful and was the exact experience we wanted. It was truly magical. The area is beautiful, the cottage and property were gorgeous with the mountain and sea views, the river that you could hear flowing all over the property, and the ponies were a big plus! We loved them. I can't wait to go back, I am planning a return trip in 2017. If you want the authentic experience, to relax and be comfortable, this is the place for you. Lot's to do in the area, but you will need a car. There are 2 pubs nearby and small stores for necessities. If you go in any direction for 30 minutes or more, there is lots to do! County Galway is an amazing place. Micháel and Maggie were wonderful hosts. They let us have our privacy but Micháel checked on us to make sure we were OK or if we needed anything. I cannot recommend this property enough, it is a piece of heaven on Earth!