John's place is clean and comfortable, with all amenities a family would need. He is very hospitable, including the extra touch of fresh soda bread and mini minced pies when we arrived. John responds very quickly to communication. He dropped in on our second day to bring fresh flowers for the house and offer additional advice on places to visit in the area. Stradbally is a very small village with a convenience store and a pub directly across the street. We drove 15 minutes to nearby town for a great dinner. Nice beach cove within 10 minute walk.