Ireland is beautiful. It may be a small country but you’re never more than 20 minutes from a lush green landscape. Dingle in the Southwest is particularly beautiful and the Glasshouse B&B allows you to really savor it. The setting, on a hill facing South across the ocean towards Iveragh Peninsula, couldn’t be more spectacular. I was treated to a golden sunset one night (after the rain stopped) and the wonderful sound of wind and rain the next. Early one stormy morning I sat in the warmth and comfort of the glass section of the house with Harry the cat, we watched the sheep on the hillside below as the whitecaps rolled across the waters. It was amazing.

The views were great but the hosts were even better. Peter has a wry sense of humor and, when my reading glasses broke, did his best to fix them. Christine is a great cook and even made special bread when she discovered I had some food allergies. Breakfasts were a real treat and got my days started well. She even lent me a pair of reading glasses!

I felt very welcome and I hope I can return again sometime soon.