We're regular travellers to Ireland, and after deciding where we wanted to go for our first post-lockdown trip, we were very pleased to find Anne's cottage in Fanore.
The location, first of all, is wonderful with both views to the hills and sea views. There are other cottages nearby, but privacy is never a problem. And modern comforts are guaranteed with excellent beds, good heating (with plenty of turf provided for a traditional open fire) and a well-appointed kitchen.
One of the things that really made the cottage stand out for us was the unusual design, with a very high ceiling in the living room that gave it a surprisingly spacious feel even for our lively family of five, while still maintaining a sense of cosiness and intimacy. It's precisely what we needed in between our long walks and day trips into the stunning nature of the Burren. We were very lucky with the October weather, but even if it had been raining all the time the cottage would still have been a great place to stay.
Also worth mentioning is the looped walk that passes right by the cottage...just a five-minute stroll is enough for fantastic views of the coastline and the stars. And finally there's Anne herself, of course, who made sure everything was ready for our rather inconvenient nocturnal arrival (don't ask) and who was helpful without ever intruding. The week flew by, there are many more things we'd like to do in the area and we hope we can return soon.