Firstly the view upon arrival is breathtaking. 180 degrees view of the sea and coastline. The house is surrounded by working farmland with cattle and sheep all about, an added bonus are the many hares that you will see hopping about. We were welcomed by Maura who brought us through her beautiful house and showed us how all the brand new appliances worked. The house is spotlessly clean and fresh. I'm always worried that a house this close to the coast will be damp and cold, I need not have worried, it was toasty. The house is beautifully decorated throughout and was so comfortable. The bathrooms are pristine with great showers. No need to pack too much as the washing machine and dryer have quick efficient cycles so you can refresh your clothes and towels after a day out exploring the many sights around. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need. In terms of location, if you want dramatic views, peace and quiet, access to one of the most beautiful private beaches I've ever seen (3 minutes walk), this is perfection. In terms of exploring Connemara, this is unbeatable, we took in lunch in Clifden and a stroll about the shops and gallery one rainy day. We took a drive through Ballyconnealy on to Roundstone and spent a day on dogs bay and Gurrteen Beach (I never knew ireland had such beautiful beaches) followed by lunch in The Shamrock. We spent a day exploring fabulous Omey Island, a tidal island accessible when the tide is out. We took the ferry from nearby Cleggan to Inishboffin where we hired Bicycles and explored the island. We visited Kylemore Abbey and climbed Diamond Hill. At the end of our long days out we settled in for dinner in the house. Sweeneys nearby has most of your grocery needs, Clifden has a SuperValu, lidl and Aldi. Our little Doggo was also welcome which was greatly appreciated. I couldn't recommend this house or location anymore, it's a gem.