What can we say. Mairead welcomed us perfectly, showed us around and offered so much advice and guidance. The location is wonderful and the views are simply stunning.

Once mastered, exiting onto the road is easy even with a big vehicle such as ours.

The hot tub is a real treat and one that was seriously taken advantage of and with the afforded views, not be missed.

There are just so many walks in and around the area, that it would take weeks to do them justice. Valencia Island is highly recommended, with the walk to the lookout tower a stiff workout and following on, the loop back to the car park. Not long, but at around three miles, up and down, we really knew we had burnt the calories.

Sunsets were simply awe inspiring and my wife took the opportunity of night after night taking photos. Indeed, the entire area was a photographers dream. Spare batteries, charger and large memory cards a must.

Quiet nights in were heavenly. TV was limited but that was what we wanted to get away from. peace, quiet, tranquility. All abundant.

Meals out. Best was Dooleys seafood restaurant and a seafood linguini that had so much crab in it............ Followed closely by the Smugglers which had great views and an excellent Cabernet wine that was suspiciously peppery for a Cabernet but I am not complaining as it was gorgeous and warranted a second glass.

We could go on and on. But, to sum up.

Marvelous location, great house, unbelievable views, HOT TUB, charming and a wonderfully friendly host [Mairead, you are a star], some great local restaurants, fuel cheaper than the UK, quiet, peaceful, relaxing. And, a place we would gladly return to and highly recommend.

Down sides:

Not long enough a visit. Should have gone to Skellig Michael. A missed opportunity. But a darned good reason to go back.

THANK YOU.

P and M

Highly rec