Many thanks to David and Angie for letting us stay in their beautiful and clearly much-treasured house for a week of sunshine, exploring and relaxation. As a family of four with an extra guest, we relished the luxurious spaciousness of the house and the great views towards Baltimore. There's fascinating art everywhere and the house is most comfortably furnished. Especially people with teenagers will appreciate the separate bathrooms! Those of us sleeping in the upstairs bedrooms were treated to a magnificent starry sky visible from the beds. Angie told us that the area was a sunshine pocket, and indeed we were able to relax with a beer on the terrace outside the house almost every evening.

Communication with David and Angie was easy, prompt and friendly. It was great to meet them (even if we arrived half an hour early and created chaos) and be greeted with local products and some of David's yummy chocolate. They provided good information to local pubs, restaurants, shops and points of interest.

None of us wanted to leave - and we most certainly want to come back! Falling in love with West Cork is easy, but easier still if you're experiencing it from such a great house.