The house is ideally located for walking on the Sheep's Head Way (in fact the back door will lead you directly to several of the walking loops). It is also within walking distance of two nearby villages, including Kilcrohane where you can sit outside and have tea and sandwiches at Eileens bar (very friendly and relaxed) or at the Post Office, after a swim at Kilcrohane pier. (Also try Tra Ruaim pier - fantastic for snorkelling, swimming and kayaking).
Susan and Tim drove to meet us on arrival with the key, and thereafter we had the house and garden (sea view) to ourselves. The house is very nicely decorated, cosy and homely. The kitchen was generously stocked, including delicious home-made (gluten-free!) brownies. So much was provided (toilet roll, soap, shampoo, dishwasher tablets. washing powder, plenty of towels, tea towels, extra linen, WiFi, etc.) - it really was very generous. Plenty of hot water, and the storage heaters are on an automatic setting. We lit the wood stove, which was nice, but only once, as the cottage was warm. The beds are very comfortable , and it is a treat to sit up in bed in the main bedroom to have your coffee and look out towards the castle and the sea.
Susan responded very quickly to any queries to arrange the booking. We didn't need to contact her after that, as everything went perfectly!
I highly recommend the cottage, and we are already planning to return again next year.