Michael is an incredible warm, welcoming and friendly host. Me and my girlfriend felt immeadiately at home in his great, atmospheric, cozy old stone cottage. Not to mention the warm welcome, snuggling up with his bear of a dog next to the toasty wood stove. Everything was great, not a single complaint about the place or Michael. The house is quiet and laid back enough, but also close to Youghal and some other wonderful areas of east Cork. Cheers, and we'll try to make it back in the spring for the Ballymaloe Lit Fest :)