Please do not use the satellite navigation system to determine how long it will take to drive there. It does not account for the long winding roads which you have to go slower on. I thought I could easily get there from the Cliffs of Moher in about 2 hours. It took me more like 4 to 5 hours, much longer than I had planned. Of course satnav said driving the Killarney National Park was faster than the highway. Wrong.
Even though I arrived much later than anticipated Maureen drove to meet me so I could follow her to the cottage. I would have never found it in the dark. I didn't stop for dinner that night because I was already concerned about my late arrival time. She was so sweet and had milk, butter, cheese, ham and a loaf of soda bread waiting for me. She also baked a homemade apple pie. What a lifesaver! I know I probably bothered her with too many questions but she patiently came to the rescue and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. The best part was finishing my day in the living room with the small fireplace lit up and heating the room. I could hear rain on the roof and it was very relaxing.
A note about the shower system. Be patient. Select your temperature and for a little while it will vacillate between hot and cold but it will settle in. I tried the high setting but the water temperature would not stay consistent so I turned it to the eco setting and it stayed consistent. Not a lot of water pressure but it's a cottage.
one of the things I liked was there it was a short drive into Kenmare. Kenmare has everything you could want Period I actually preferred there shops to the shops in Killarney. Definitely check out Mick and Jimmy's cafe. Excellent lattes!