Yes the description of the apartment was accurate . It was lashing raining when we arrived & difficult to find parking nearby .Blaithin 's brother Mossey was there to meet us As neither myself or my guest like lifts we used the stairs , the appartment was on the 2nd floor & Mossey kindly took our luggage in the lift with him We could smell the rubbish / bin communal area as soon as we entered the stairwell not very pleasant but not Blaithin's fault but not a very good first impression of the appartment block
The appartment was immaculate & very tastefully furnished and very central to the town it was very well equipped though there was no microwave or dishwasher but it did have a washing machine We were only staying one night As the weather was cold and wet the extra heaters were brilliant & we used them. Mossey had got us fresh scones etc which was very welcoming & thoughtful.
He gave us the keys and explained everything to us and told us to park in the local hotel park which we did & only cost 3euro for 24 hours , yes the hotel was only 5-10 mins walk away but it was lashing rain so not that great
Blaithin did tell me beforehand that we couldn't use the bath as it wasn't working & also the shower in the main bedroom sometimes didn't work & in order for it to work you had to run the tap in the sink. Her instructions for using the shower paid off & we eventually managed to have a shower.
The view from the living room overlooking the Shannon was amazing
We unfortunately had 2 drunks sitting on the quayside below the apartment who were quite vocal .having said all of the aboveI would definitely stay there again