The cottage is postcard perfect as you drive up, you feel immediate calm just looking at the beautifully kept surrounding gardens. We arrived to a beautifully laid table, candles, cakes and 2 blazing fires - no ordinary welcome. The downstairs of the cottage is traditional and super cosy. It is a perfect setting to relax in the evening after a day of exploring. We traveled with some family, our 9 month old and golden retriever and spent our evenings relaxing by the fires - perfect! The cottage has everything you need, If like me you are fussy about your wine glasses, bring some.
Upstairs is bright and super comfortable. The beds were beautifully dressed - hotel standard!
Pat was simply a wonderful host, friendly, available but never intrusive. He gave us some super advice on where to visit - insider guidance that you don't get online. Every experience was wonderful. The town of Oughterard itself is charming, Sullivan's grocers was a highlight for me.
All in all, we had a wonderful break and would love to return in the future. The cottage, Oughterard and Connemara surpassed all expectation. Thank you Pat, Mary and Lilly.