Phil and Val are great hosts. The cottage is immaculate and Phil gave us a very thorough introduction to the area when we arrived. His recommendations were wonderful and helped us avoid crowds at the Cliffs of Moher.
Other reviews mentioned the charge for oil and electricity but there's a good explanation of it when you arrive. We think it's entirely reasonable given that we did three loads of laundry and other guests may not use much energy at all. Being able to wash _and_ dry our clothes was a very nice luxury after six weeks of traveling.
We have already recommended the cottage to a friend of ours and would absolutely stay here again.