We were welcomed by Richard, as Gilly was away, fresh eggs in the kitchen and a lovely fire in the stove. The cottage is in a stunning, secluded location, 6 miles from the nearest town, Clonakilty, with breathtaking views on the journey there. Even though the house is close to the owners' property, it's not overlooked in any way and so feels very private. We loved the lounge area, the sleigh bed complete with heated blanket, the decor, the general feeling of space, the location - our week here felt like a real away-from-it-all break - and the friendly dogs. You do need a car to stay here - there's no local pub or shop and you'd be stuck otherwise. Clonakilty is a new favourite - we really enjoyed our nights out here, there are some fantastic places to eat in and around the town and some great pubs with live music. We'd definitely return!