Big Mick's Cottage is a real find, a beautiful conversion in a scenic area with hosts who are generous with their time, provisions and lifestyle. There are six of us and my husband was worried we'd kill each other in a confined space, but the living area was more roomy than we could have hoped for with a table sitting everyone and a very comfortable sofa bed. We have experienced a lot of self catering over the years and this is by far the most thoughtful and well provisioned accommodation we have stayed in. Amenities included but were not limited to fresh wheaten and fruit on arrival, unlimited firewood, kitchen roll and a dyson for hovering up crumbs! The children loved the tour Paddy gave us of the farm, especially finding eggs in a corner of the cow barn, having a ride on Paddy's tractor and Sammy and Daisy (the dogs) chasing the chickens! When we couldn't light the fire, Paddy and Jackie were very gracious about popping over every afternoon to help us out. There is a lovely Thai restaurant in Mulllinavat and the surrounding area is beautiful with plenty to do. We managed a trip to a couple of beaches recommended by Jackie, but time and the weather were against us. The mountains and greenway cycle trip will have to keep until next time - perhaps we will time it so we can see a calf being born on the farm as well!