Tom's cottage is charming and very peaceful, but still a convenient ten minute drive to the local town of Caherciveen for entertainment and shopping. There are great options for exploring the countryside and history locally, even if you leave your car at the house. You might even spot wildlife such as mountain hares visiting the garden!
Despite its age, the cottage is also very well equipped with modern conveniences, and I only encountered one or two minor issues during my stay. One of these was that the fridge appears to have seen better days, and doesn't cool very well. And although it's to be expected in such an old house, tall people should be aware that you'll be crouching and minding your head for the duration of your stay, especially when upstairs (downstairs has sufficient headroom, apart from the doorways). Finally, a blind on the bathroom window would give added privacy, even if the window is small and the nearest house some distance away!