Patrick warmly greeted me with a cup of tea, biscuits and an interesting chat. He insured the suite was stocked with tea, milk, bread and butter and that it was always warm enough. The rural location is central to many great Co Clare sites. a car is a must in that part of Ireland, unless you are touring by bicycle. Miltown Malbay, which has all the necessities, good food, drink and music is less than 10 minutes up the road.