What is not to like about Olive's place? Her taste is so exquisite, with a designer's touch and a dash of bold color that doesn't overpower wherever you rest your eyes, that you feel as in a palace in every room. Her friendly dog greets you at the door and gives a protective bark when you come and go. You can choose silence then, and there is plenty of country silence in her lovely garden, or turn on the giant tele in the sitting room. The kitchen has everything you need to cook if that is your inclination. Renowned gourmet restaurants abound in the town of Listowel, just down the road , THE town to visit for culture in Ireland, with several important festivals in the summer months, one of which just won an award for Best Festival in Ireland. Afterwards, sleep is divine in the first class bed provided, and showering up is five star too. But the best part is Olive herself, a wonderfully thoughtful and creative spirit who goes out of her way to make your stay a little bit of heaven. I knew she must be an artist when I noticed the mosaic in her kitchen photo, and I was not disappointed by her fount of knowledge, breadth of curiosity and pioneer drive.