Allaye was kind and welcoming despite the fact that my sister and I arrived two hours later than we said we would. She made us feel very cosy in her cottage in a room with warm quilts and bunk beds and fixed us some tea despite the late hour. She sat and chatted amiably with us for a nice long time, and we learned so many interesting things about our lovely host!
The location was wonderful - the cottage is out in the countryside, so one truly feels like one is experiencing the "real" Ireland. My sister and I drove around the whole country, and we thought Donegal was by far the most beautiful and pristine of any county we visited. Sheep and lambs frolicked in Allaye's front yard, birds sang sweetly, and the air was pure and fresh. Allaye was so helpful and drew up a driving route for us to take in order to see the best parts of the county - we particularly enjoyed her recommendation to visit Sliabh Liag, the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
Breakfast featured bread and jams home-made by our host, who is a professional baker and chef! It was delicious, homey, and filling.
Allaye was a very genuine, down-to-earth, kind person whom it was a pleasure to meet, and her cottage was a delight to stay in. We would definitely recommend!!