If a quiet village with one or two shops, a garage, two top class restaurants and a most exquisite old Abbey, floodlit by night, sounds like heaven to you, then Timoleague, near Courtmacsherry in West Cork is the place for you!
Add to that the beautiful Argideen river, with trout and salmon fishing, and then you know that you really are in a special place.
It that wasn't good enough, we found a perfect place to stay, 3 days before Christmas - Nan's Place is a delightful old terraced house in the middle of the village. Fabulous beds, an open fire blazing away on arrival and even electric blankets.
All of this was presented to us upon meeting our host, Micheál, who is one of the friendliest people we have ever met, with a lovely sense of humour, the gift of the gab and a talent for making guests feel at home straight away.
The only reason I hesitate to give such a good review is because I want to return and worry that it might not be available due to popular demand.
So, keep this little secret to yourself.
Susan and John from Cork City