Ros Dearg is a great base from which to explore the Kerry region. It's convenient for the airport, Tralee, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula.

So you're close to the action, but absolutely hidden away from it all - off a quiet road, down a long drive, nestling among tall trees, with a garden gently sloping down to Caragh Lake.

If you're used to city noise, be prepared to experience the sound of silence. It's blissfully quiet, and you'll sleep like a baby.

The beds are comfortable, the lounge cosy, and the kitchen modern and well equipped. Despite the rural location, the broadband clocks up an impressive 10Mb, so you're away from it all but still cruising down the information superhighway.

The lounge has a big picture window that you can gaze out of as you feel your everyday worries melt away. Or you could sit and have afternoon tea on the patio, with the wind gently rustling in the trees and the sunlight dancing on the lake.

There's an excellent supermarket just down the road, and a wide range of restaurants in Killorglin, as well as haute cuisine just around the corner at some of the country houses, so you won't go hungry.

As for Helen, what can I say? She's warm and welcoming, helpful and friendly - the perfect host. Nothing is too much trouble, and any problems are sorted out quickly, efficiently and with a smile.

Go on, book it now! Not for a day or two, but for a week. You won't want to leave... :)