Bob rules. She went above and beyond for me as someone with no car, picking me up at the train station. I was happy to pay for gas, but this was at midnight and I would never expect someone to do this. I honestly thought I could walk from Killarney, but I now know this isn't reasonable. The roads are only big enough for one car, with no shoulder, and they drive fast. This isn't a knock on the experience, but something everyone should know. Bob's lovely place is far enough from everything that you need to be prepared with a vehicle and some groceries.
So, about the place: just stunning in an eclectic, handmade way. The staircase is like being under tree roots in a cozy hobbit hole. Bob made them herself. The entire home is like this: so much color and loving attention to detail. The breakfast is delicious with great fruits (some from the garden!), toast with Nutella, Vegemite, jam, creamy butter, honey. Cereals.
My room was on the bottom floor. Big space and super clean. Dark at night (amazing stars out there!), cozy blankets, very quiet. The private bathroom is small, but I don't see that as a problem. You get a sink, toilet, towels, and shower, which is all a body needs. Just put down the provided floor towel and remove the toilet paper to the bedroom so it doesn't get wet.
I could have spent a week in the house just reading from Bob's floor to ceiling book collection!
Also Bob knows/loves her area and is full of fantastic advice. She planned my car-less adventure getting north to Doolin and I could NOT have done it without her. Still traveling around Ireland, but I feel like I know the drill now.
Thank you Bob for everything! Top notch stay for anyone who appreciates a peaceful stay in the countryside.
Seriously. Bring a car. Explore the Ring of Kerry. Bob will tell you where to really go and has gorgeous hand drawn maps to show you.
An amazing first stay in the green countryside of Ireland!