What a wonderful stay we had at this property!
The cottage is in a wonderful location in the centre of Newport, with a lovely view of the bridge and the river. Upon arrival you will notice the lively Grainne Uaille Bar adjacent to it - but don’t worry about any noise because the house is very well insulated - we didn’t hear a peep from the Bar when inside the cottage! There is also a chipper a few houses down from the cottage, which we highly recommend. There are plenty of parking spaces in front of the house.
Inside the house you’ll be greeted by a very handy set of clean slippers which we thought was a nice touch. Lourda also left us some fresh brown bread, some fruit, some chocolate bars and other bits and bobs in the fridge. There was also cooking oil and various condiments in the kitchen presses. The kitchen has every appliance you’ll need and more, including a very good oven and electric hob, and a large fridge. It is a very cosy downstairs that includes a living area with a flatscreen tv (which Netflix can be accessed on, alongside the Irish and British TV channels), plenty of seating, a kitchen and dining area, and a bathroom. There is a space outside the back door with the recycling and waste bin.
Upstairs is mostly carpeted and equally as cosy as the rest of the house. There is a beautiful library at the top of the stairs with an eclectic mix of genres, which we found particularly refreshing.
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, both en-suite. One bedroom has a double bed, and a window overlooking the beautiful Newport, and a television. The other bedroom houses a double bed and a single bed, and a window. They both have ample space for clothing in the wardrobes. There is also a hot press upstairs containing towels specifically for trips to the beach. Both en suites have an electric shower which works perfectly. But don’t forget to bring your own shampoo and conditioner etc.
We all found the beds very comfortable and had great sleeps, there are loads of pillows.
I also want to mention that Lourda supplies you with a very handy booklet detailing things about the cottage, the area, and places she advises you should go and see. This was a very welcoming treat.
Overall we had a wonderful stay at the cottage and would definitely stay here again in the future. It was the perfect base for our trip to Mayo. We met Lourda as we were leaving the cottage and she was a lovely lady. It was great to chat with her and it made our stay even better.
Thank you Lourda for the opportunity to stay here, it was brilliant.