We had a very nice time at The Cottage! Catherine and Eileen were both so helpful and gracious, despite our having to enlist their help with the operation of some of the equipment (nothing wrong with it, you understand--it was just our unfamiliarity with how things work in this part of the world). We never did quite figure out the heating system, but we were never cold so it must have been working just fine. The cottage itself is very cozy--a great holiday retreat. It's tucked away off the main road so it feels very private but is a great base from which to explore Baltimore and Skibbereen. Our weather was not stellar so we didn't get to enjoy the patio but it looked like a lovely spot to have a glass of wine and watch the birds at the feeder. The kitchen is user friendly, the wifi worked most of the time and there is a varied selection of DVDs. All in all, a fine place to stay.