We are very happy to have chosen John and Emily’s Blacksmith’s Cottage. Because of COVID, we were not permitted to visit any restaurants for our first 14 days in Ireland. The cottage turned out to be the perfect accommodation for us. I’ve stayed at numerous AirBnBs, but have never seen one so perfectly outfitted as the Blacksmith’s Cottage. We were able to find everything we needed to fix a variety of dishes. It’s like you are at home. If you are interested in fixing your meals during your stay, this is the place. Fermoy is a short drive down the N72 to pick up your groceries.
We loved the Blacksmith’s Cottage for lots of other reasons, not the least of which was the hospitality and friendliness of the hosts, John and Emily. They made sure that we had all of the essentials during our extended stay and they expeditiously accommodated some special requests that we had. They also ensured that we had ample supplies for the fireplace although the Irish weather didn’t cooperate to make a fire in the parlor as attractive as it might have been if it had been a touch cooler.
At times I’ve stayed at AirBnBs that scrimp on the accouterments and bathroom products. This is not the case with John and Emily’s place. You will find quality products to pamper yourself during your stay. It’s a little thing, but worth recognizing and appreciating.
I would not be writing this glowing review if the Blacksmith’s Cottage was not exceedingly clean. That’s a must for my wife and me, and we were very happy with the cleanliness. Despite its age, the cottage is also very well maintained. We had absolutely no problems during our stay.
If you like hiking with views and hills, there are numerous locations within a short drive. We greatly appreciated that feature as we were limited with our restrictions to outdoor exercising.
There are other features about the cottage that we appreciated. The landscaping and flora is not only beautiful, it also isolates you and makes you feel as if you’re all alone, not stone’s throw away from the hosts’ house. Also, walking around an unfamiliar place at night can be somewhat daunting. But, they have this covered as several sensor-activated lights will light your way from the driveway to your entrance.
One last comment about the place. I have to laugh about the one review that complained about the roads to get here. This is Ireland, not the U.S. I didn’t find any of the roads from Cork to the cottage to be restrictive in the least.
My wife and I unreservedly recommend John and Emily’s Blacksmith’s Cottage.