Modern, minimalist, handcrafted cottage set on a working farm:
The cottage was exactly as depicted in photos - beautiful craftsmanship by the hosts, tastefully appointed and decorated, with gorgeous country views from all the windows. The huge picture window and skylights in the bedroom upstairs offered views of the night skies and a full moon. The cottage is located about a 35 minute walk (or 5 min drive) from the small fishing town of Castletonbere. There are signs along the way to help you find the cottage (I recommend a daytime arrival to avoid getting lost :) We ate and drank at the pubs in the town square, walked up a country road to an ancient stone circle and walked about a 1/3 of a mile down to the beautiful Pulleen Harbor for a gorgeous view. Our only regret was that we didn't jump in for a swim! Mairead and Jack were warm and welcoming - and gave us a full orientation to the cottage and local areas for sightseeing and eating/drinking. They are both so kind and open; the setting of the cottage gave us a little window into daily life on a small farm in the Irish countryside. I wouldn't hesitate to go back and I hope we do someday. We brought wine, cheese, brown bread and smoked salmon for our own dinner one night - perfect.