Our family of five found the cottage to be most homey and fit our needs perfectly. We are Americans and this a truly Irish experience that we will remember for years to come. The cottage is a short walk to the beach which was a big hit with the kids. There is also an old friary a few miles west that was worth visiting. To the east is Old Head which features a signal tower and a small Lusitania Museum, both worth visiting. We also visited the Ringfinnan Garden which honors the 9/11 firefighters, also worth visiting. However, the biggest hit was Charles Fort in Kinsale. On our way north we stopped at Blarney Castle which is an hour north of the cottage. Elizabeth (owner) and Catherine (the attendant) were both most helpful and we would highly recommend a stay at the cottage. One tip: if you're 6 foot tall or taller, watch your head going in the front door.