I just finished my stay at Ashe Cottage and have to give it top marks. The place was absolutely immaculate, beautifully appointed, had everything I needed in it… Valerie even went to the trouble of having milk, butter and beer in the fridge 😃 as well as a welcome basket with snacks for me and my doggy companion.
The main building on the property is kept unoccupied while the cottage is being used by guests which gave me the sense of freedom and privacy.
There is a well-kept lawn on the property and a bridge which leads to a wild garden and children’s playhouse… It was quite magical really.
The cottage is quite close to the village of Doonbeg and a stones throw from Doughmore Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been to. It’s very close to the Trump Estate too.
While there was no Wi-Fi available in the cottage there was a very good 4G signal in the area that allowed me to use my phone as a hotspot so that my devices could access the Internet, including me streaming TV.
If I was been forced to make one negative comment, then it will be a very trivial one. The cottage has a door to the bathroom that has a clear window on it which is blocked by a net curtain. Once the light is on in the bathroom someone could look through the net curtain at you in there. This is a very trivial point and really didn’t affect me as I was the only one staying there.
So, all in all, I had a thoroughly fantastic stay at Ashe Cottage. I would unreservedly recommend the place to anyone who is thinking of staying in the area around that part of County Clare.
Thanks Valerie, fantastic host