If you would really like to get away from it all, this is the perfect spot. Located down a narrow “boreen” (“little road”), in a spectacular area of beauty, the property boasts a fabulous view.
We were warmly welcomed by Andy, Sheila’s husband (literally, because he had a fabulous fire already lit for us and was back the next day with another basket load of firewood to make sure we wouldn’t run short).
The cottage is clean and warm and surrounded by a small balcony area where one can sit out.
One thing to be aware of; if you are travelling with small children, the spiral stairs to the bedrooms is quite steep and smaller children shouldn’t be allowed to use it unsupervised. As I was travelling with my boys (including a four-year old) this was a concern. But, then again, I had seen the photo of the stairs before opting to book the property, so I knew exactly what I was getting. And once it was clear that the four-year-old was not allowed to climb the stairs himself, there wasn’t a problem. But it may be something to take into account if you have small children.
Overall, the cottage was a really lovely base for a couple of days on the Beara peninsula, and conveniently located just off the beautiful drive between Castletownbere and Allihies.
Prepare to have your breath taken away by the stunning scenery all around you.