Where to begin...? Laraine and Mick were incredibly kind and attentive from the first communication, through what ended up being far too short of a stay. The pictures and description don't come close to doing their cottage and property justice. Every detail has been accounted for.
Mick greeted us on arrival and Laraine wasn't far behind. Only a few minutes after we pulled up, the local IT guru arrived to address an issue they were having with the internet connection. Mick was overly apologetic, but it was completely unnecessary, as the location justifies a break from all electronic devices... Seriously, you need to disconnect if you visit this tranquil location!
We were given a thorough tour of the cottage and grounds, which were absolutely beautiful. The original stone walls coated with crisp white paint give this cottage a modern/rustic feel.
On the evening of our arrival, we drove about 10 minutes into Castletownbere for dinner at the Beara Coast Hotel bar, where we enjoyed THE BEST seafood chowder in existence. Not kidding... They have the accolades to prove it!
The kitchen is very well equipped and allowed us to prepare a very nice breakfast! Laraine and Mick provided eggs, milk, butter, fresh bread, preserves and coffee. Delicious!
The only regret? We didn't stay long enough... This was only one night of our eight night tour of Ireland. We could've stayed in this location for our entire holiday!
Thanks so much to Laraine and Mick for providing a great place to stay. We'll be happy to stay again in the future!