Dear David and Angie

Thank you again for letting us stay at your wonderful house!

We absolutely loved the place: The huge window front with views of the bay, the maisonnette and the easy access to the terrace filled the space with light and fresh air. Even on rainy days (of which we had almost disappointingly few!), when we cuddle up inside reading, dreaming or drinking tea, we felt connected to the land and the outside. You have furnished the house with great taste and with lovely and quirky details, without being overly polished or posh. We particularly appreciated the art, Angie, that you have selected for display from your own and other regional artists’ body of work.

In the tranquility of the neighborhood we were able to relax while listening to the sounds of the cows, watching the birds and seals in the bay, or stalking the fox. Our 1.5 year old daughter Ella was thrilled to visit the neighbors’ chicken, feed the donkeys in the field next door and jump from the farmers’ hay stacks (hope he didn’t mind…!). We often took a short walk to Turks head or one of the other local piers.

After our three-week stay we started to feel like locals. You gave us some excellent advice on places to visit in the area. In particular we enjoyed the farmers’ market in Skibbereen and Bantry; and our excursion to Crookhaven, the recommended crabmeat sandwiches at the pub in the harbor for lunch and the nearby beaches. But also our trip to Lough Hayne, and the islands across the bay (Sherkin and Heir) we keep in fond memory. We loved that we were able to depart for the islands from the small local harbor only a 10 minute car ride from your house. A perfect location to explore West Cork and beyond!

Altogether: If we return to Ireland we would want to stay in your house again. To everyone looking for a tasteful, quiet, romantic and personal stay we can highly recommend booking David and Angie’s getaway.

Best wishes, Anna, Wolf and Ella

PS: Excellent chocolates! :-)