The cottage was located right on the water with absolutely stunning views of Valentia Island. The big open sitting room/dining room was perfect for a large group, and the lovely open fire with a big basket of fuel on arrival was wonderful. The coffee machine and dishwasher were great luxuries that we really appreciated! The heating didn't seem to be too expensive, except that it had been left on for us for quite a few hours before we got there, which amounted to half of the bill we payed in the end. It was lovely to arrive into a warm house though, and the final bill only came to €16 for 3 nights, so all in all the cottage was very good value. We only met Elizabeth very briefly but she seemed very pleasant and was happy to leave us to do our own thing, which suited us perfectly! The nearby village of Portmagee is beautiful and has some great pubs, and is only about a 30 min walk away or a 5 min drive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage and will definitely be back in the summer for another trip!