Carmel was a lovely host. We had been in Louisburgh for a few days and she had no problem with us arriving early to collect a key, so that we could make the most of the day. We had use of our own bathroom, dining room and the bed was super comfy. In the morning we were greeted with a very elegant breakfast with a great variety of food including sliced meats, cheeses, wheaten bread, toast, yoghurt, and hard boiled eggs. We were only there one night so it may change, however, It was all presented very beautifully. We had a car, so as described the cottage is a three minute drive from town, but if you are wanting to visit pubs, expect roughly a 15-20 min walk or to need a taxi.
We would have no problem recommending to stay with Carmel to any of our friends.