We were two couples on a break, needing a warm cottage in the middle of lakes and mountains, far away from the city buzz and close to walking paths : Vinnie’s cottage was exactly it.
The cottage: warm, nicely decorated, loads of warm plaids and cushions. Many pillows in the beds for good nights of sleep (we all slept like babies). Perfect when you want to be cooking your own meals and eat them by the fireplace. The candles were a really nice touch, and we would light them up every evening to go into the night with a nice light. On a more practical note: there is salt, vegetable oil, and tea, sugar, pepper and instant coffee. We recommend buying some wood/briquettes, but one can always restock in Clifden.
The location: well, photos suggest that it is amazing but it is actually amazing ! A panoramic sight on lakes and mountains, and you can use the paths around the home to climb the mountains that are behind the cottage. It is easy to reach Clifden, a really sweet town with many pubs, and even a natural wine shop ! Galway is also really close.
Vinnie is a really nice host, super easy to communicate with and has lots of good recommendations for a great stay. I really hope we can come back, and it is so nice to be able to communicate with such a nice host.
Thank you so much Vinnie! It was a well-needed break and I hope others will appreciate your hospitality as much as we did.