Liadain’s place is perfectly situated at the edge of Kinvara village overlooking the picturesque bay and Dunguaire Castle. It's an easy walk into town to pubs, shops, etc. and a very short drive to the heart of the wild beauty of the Burren. The day we arrived was unseasonably cold and wet. We were early in the morning because of how the East Coast US - Ireland flight schedules run and pretty exhausted. Liadain was waiting to greet us and had so thoughtfully put on the heat AND a heater bed warmer ahead of time so everything was incredibly cozy and ready for post-transit napping. In the kitchen we found a loaf of freshly baked bread, Irish butter, organic eggs, an assortment of teas, and a bouquet of garden flowers. The bed was so comfortable we slept 12 hours the first night! The traditional thatched cottage has been lovingly restored to preserve the architectural aesthetics while still having modern conveniences (updated bathroom with glassed in shower, nice kitchen appliances so you can easily self-cater, etc.) so it's the best of both worlds. Speaking of aesthetics, we loved the artistic touches throughout, everything from the rows and rows of old books (fascinating array of subjects!) to peruse on a lazy, rainy morning to the beautiful little objets d'art scattered about. The space has a calm and homey feeling that would make for a wonderful writer's or artist's retreat.