This is the place to stay if you want an authentic Irish experience. The cottage is how people used to live. The real turf fire is the centre of the cottage. We arrived after the coldest and snowiest week in 30 years in the area and yes the it was cold but Teresa had the fire lit and heaters in every room and access to lots of blankets which we needed. Being next door to the Hill Bar was so lovely. We sat in, in the evenings with hot ports beside another lovely fire and met lots of interesting people. This is what travel is about.I stayed as I had work in Loughrea for three days but I look forward to coming back to Hill Cottage for a weekend with my family.