When I pictured my first visit to Ireland I dreamed of staying in an Irish cottage so my expectations were high from the get go (which is probably unfair). However stepping into Cathy and Martin's cottage I was beyond pleased! The attention to detail from the decor, to the cleanliness, to the amenities (goodies to eat and greeted with a warm fire!) sets the bar high. I spent hours and hours researching a cottage near Galway so do yourself a favor and just pick this one! The location is convenient to Galway and also easy access to the highway for longer day trips. After staying in Dublin city center earlier on our vacation this was the perfect balance to relax and be taken great care of by Cathy!