This was an incredible vacation spot, absolutely perfect for my husband and I. the apartment is a jewel of a space, well designed with historic details and modern amenities in the heart of Dingle - one of the most beautiful and vibrant vacation spots in all of Ireland. You step out your door onto Green Street, full of artists, bakeries, live music, and steps away from the perfect vacation. Practicalities: comfortable bed, good size with wonderful linens and pillows. Lots of storage well designed to tuck into the wall behind a mirrored sliding cabinet door which visually expands the space. There is a lot of light in the summer, so the floor to ceiling heavy curtains are necessary for sleeping.
The apartment is right on the street, so you will hear some noise from tourists walking by, or going into nearby shops and restaurants, but its sedate and not jarring or disruptive. The walk traffic was part of the charm and Dingle is a village so most of the ambient noise will happen during the day. You are a couple doors from a super cute coffee shop, and just up the street from a cheese shop, a bakery and a chocolatier. One of the best seafood restaurants is a block away "The Fish Box". There are no college kids getting crazy or loud traffic noises. You are across the street from a Church and near shops that close at dinner time, so its not loud at night. There is a restaurant overhead or next door, but we did not hear much from them except some murmuring after closing when they talked to each other as they tidied up, and we were usually a block or two away listening to Irish music, having a lovely meal or walking around the village. The location is priceless.
The space is so beautifully designed, you can tell the owner is a jeweler. Everything fits together well, the colors are soothing and gorgeous, with lovely furniture pieces, a great bathroom en suite, and just a wonderful little kitchen with lovely dishes and the perfect lighting. In the little refrigerator is milk for your coffee, space for wine or leftovers or some eggs for breakfast. We put ice cream in there from a local ice cream shop about a block down near the water. We would come back here in a heartbeat. I hope she allows us to return.
Our host, Mairead left coffee, milk and juice for us. She had fluffy towels in the bathroom, a hair dryer, lotions, shampoos and anything you would need for a lovely stay. She has a heater in the space to take away the chill and another overhead heater for that extra ability to make your shower even more pleasant. Its so well done, you could come and stay with just a couple changes of clothes and everything would be here for a comfortable romantic weekend, even slippers, a dental kit, and I think a robe.
After you wake up , go up the street and step into Carol Cronin's art studio, she will probably be there in the middle of painting the sea - her work captures the mystery of the ocean. Or step across and see Mairead's jewelry shop across the street - so gorgeous. Or if you are lucky, like we were, to see a wedding in Dingle, cast a blessing on the young couple as you walk past the Church across the street. So many things to discover in Dingle. We loved this so much!!! Thank you to Mairead and Dingle!!!