Bernadine’s place was a perfect cozy cottage near Castlebar and a short train ride or car ride away from Westport.
If you are keen to drive, Castlebar is about a 10 minute drive away (maybe even less). There also seems to be a pub within a few minutes walking distance, albeit along a busy road. Taxi service into Castlebar is also possible, although using FreeNow specifically was hit-or-miss on availability (may get more traction from calling specific cab companies).
When we arrived, we were greeted by a warm fire, soda bread, tea, milk, and scones - a wonderful surprise for the weary road warrior. Size-wise was exactly what we needed as a group of four, and could sleep still more people than that. The shower worked well, the bathroom was clean, the fridge worked well, and there was a washer if you need to do laundry.
The interior was so cozy! This place would be excellent if you are trying to get away from it all and finally finish that novel you’ve been reading or go hiking nearby.