Staying at the Top House was one of our favorite parts of our trip in Ireland. It really brought the whole experience together for me. William, the host, is a warm goodhearted person that will always stop for a chat and answer any questions. This is a real country cottage with all the authentic Irish country charm. And the views are breathtaking.

We came to fish and hike. We hiked the Connemara National Park. Which is a really beautiful area and has Kylemore Abbey nearby. But my favorite was the town of Cong with the Abbey's woods and trails. If you have good weather I recommend a walk around Cong and the woods. Brown Trout fishing was great in the area around the Top House. And you're minutes away from some great spots on Lough Mask. We rented gear from Neimh at the angling shop just outside of Cong. William also has a fishing guide for hire that he can recommend when you get there.

We saved a lot of money buying at the local butcher in Cong (rack of lamb and fresh salmon) and at the grocery in Cornamona instead of eating out every day. We really got our money's worth out of the kitchen!

I highly recommend the Top House.