This is a very unique home. We traveled to Ireland over the Christmas holidays. Having spent several days in Dublin and Kilkenny we were looking for a relaxing, mid-vacation break. Alison's place was the perfect spot!
The Balycroneen area is too beautiful to capture in pictures. The house is located in picturesque rolling hills. It is close enough to the shore that you can hear crashing waves. The beach is only a short drive or walk from the house. It is very peaceful and secluded yet is only a short drive to villages nearby for supplies or Midleton/Cork for more fun.
The cliff walk at Ballycotton is exceptionally beautiful. We arrived there with only an hour of sunlight making for a colorful backdrop to our walk. It's only a 20 minute drive from the house and worth the trip.
Check-in and check-out were easy. Alison provides a wealth of information on the house and the surrounding area. The bedrooms are well furnished and comfortable. The kitchen is sized for a house and allowed us to cook a full breakfast each day.
You'll want to plan on buying some wood and fire starting supplies in Midleton or Cloyne if you plan on a fire in the wood burning stove. Cloyne is only a few minutes away and has a Centra market. Wood can be purchased at the petrol station next door.
We plan on returning to this home some day during the summer. It would be great for a relaxing, get away from it all family vacation since the beach is nearby.