Just back after a long weekend at Ellie's Cottage, Lauragh, a lovely house perfectly situated to explore the beautiful Beara Peninsula, which, with it's stunning scenery is probably the most beautiful place in Ireland. Eileen and Robert are absolutely fabulous hosts. They met us when we arrived with a warm friendly Irish welcome, had the fire lighting and a pot of tea made for us. They are a mine of information with lots of brilliant recommendations of things to see and do in the area. The house had everything we needed and more with the most amazing views to the rear of the house. We visited Gleninchaquin Park, Derreen Gardens, Cuas Pier and Caves, Eyeries, Allihies, Dursey Island, the Healy Pass, Glengariff, Kenmare, to name but a few of the stunningly beautiful places on the peninsula. We ate in Josie's Restaurant twice because the food was amazing, as was the view of course and it is just a short drive from the cottage. There is so much to see and do here, we will definitely be back! We would highly recommend a stay at Ellie's Cottage and a trip to the Beara.