We had a fantastic weekend in The Byre! Hester was extremely welcoming and friendly, gave us lots of tips about our surroundings. The cottage itself is really well situated, in a secluded, lovely hilly area covered in wildflowers, away from traffic and business, but all the while very close to Bantry, the sea and other small towns around. Everything you need is there, and the cottage was very comfortable, with a lovely "sun room" at the side, perfect for relaxing and reading a book. At night, the stove provided a really nice warm ambiance, and the place heated up quickly. Overall everything was perfect, and we can only highly recommend staying at The Byre if you are ever in those parts.