I do not even know how or where to start explaining how wonderful our stay was! communications with Gertie and Pat during the booking and beforehand was quick, clear and friendly. The welcome they gave us when we arrived was beyond warm and we instantly felt at home. The directions from Cork Airport (we hired a car, definitely recommend) were straight forward and the directions to the farm clear. The location itself - just outside of Dungarvan - is beautiful. We love being in the countryside so the green, the trees, the mountains, the fields... were exactly what we came for.
The farm itself is beautifully presented and looked after - Pat was trimming the borders as we arrived - you can see the love and attention put into everything, from the freshly picked herbs from the garden, down to the gorgeous freshly baked rhubarb pie which welcomed us in our cottage. There are a few rooms in the main house also.
The cottage is perfect and homely, authentic as well as well equipped and modern - with a good sized kitchen and shower room suitable for those over 6ft. The living room provides the usual seating, TV, wifi and leaflets on things to do and visit in the area - we recommend the Comeragh Mountains, Mahon Falls (and Magic Road), Coumshingaun Lake, Ardmore's Cliff Walk, Clonea Beach and whatever else you have time for that Gertie and Pat suggest. The shower room and bedroom are good sizes and were perfect for our needs. The cottage looks over the farm yard where you might see Mac the dog or some chickens, and round the back there is a field full of curious cows. The sunset behind this field is worth the wait.
We ordered Gertie's breakfast one morning which we had in the main house and it was the best start to the day - which incidentally involved ALOT of hiking and walking. It lasted us from 11am until dinner at 8pm! every part of the breakfast tastes like heaven and we 100% recommend.
We absolutely loved every part of our stay and cannot thank Gertie and Pat enough for everything <3