After a long flight from California and then a drive from Dublin, the Dairy Cottage was our sweet Nepenthe! When we arrived, we stretched our legs, wandering the gardens, then unpacked, totally relaxed, in a simpler state of mind, appreciating the sturdy architecture of the transformed dairy cottage as well as the views of the adjacent farmlands and mountains. For three adults and two little ones, the cottage was roomy, but still felt cozy. Jess was a great host and made us feel at home. The beautiful small downtown of Lismore is easy to walk to, where the people are kind, providing advice and help when needed. We made many great memories and were very happy with our stay!