The approach to Kenneth's place is so stunningly beautiful, you know it is going to lead to somewhere special. The road winds through hilly farmland with glimpses of the sea in the distance, narrowing as you get closer until it is just a driveway with two gravel tire tracks in the grass with living walls of dense shrubs and greenery on either side. The driveway leads past a lovely garden and farmhouse, and then the barn, opening up to expansive green fields overlooking a panoramic view of the water, with two ponies silhouetted against the sky. It is a completely magical setting, seemingly at the edge of the world - an unforgettable experience for anyone who visits. The barn is an amazing and comfortable space - beautiful furnishings and artwork, wood stove (with peat logs and a gigantic basket of wood), plush beds, great kitchen, varied and interesting books. Kenneth greeted us on arrival with a lit stove, home-baked brown bread and fresh eggs (and a generous supply of coffee for us tired travelers). It was an ideal base for our family to explore the nearby coastline and small villages, but also the city of Cork - a commute we made each day for the Jazz Festival. Absolutely loved it.