Perfect place for our 2 night mother-daughter getaway to Westport! Ruth made 7 year old Aoife very welcome upon arrival with Legos and crayons and a cool coloring book, especially appreciated as it was rainy the day we arrived. For book lovers Ruth's home is full of a wide variety of interesting themes and renowned Irish writers. Tea, coffee, toast, biscuits are available all day. I would come back again just to recreate that first afternoon in the sitting room with a cup of hot French-pressed coffee and all the books and artwork to take in! My daughter was enchanted by Ruth's vegetable garden and the ever replenished basket of vine ripe sweet peas in the kitchen! 5 minute walk to the Quay and Westport House and boat rides and bike hires. There's a cool book shop called Tertulia at the Quay too, well worth a visit, especially for Harry Potter fans!!!