Hugh must have a sort of second sense because he was waiting for us in the street when we arrived in Clonbur village and without having seen us or our car before knew who we were and waved us down. He introduced us to the apartment and gave us useful information about the surrounding countryside.

The apartment is exactly like the description, everything inside is modern, in good taste, and works perfectly. It is holiday accommodation rather than a room in someone's house, and for that reason has been furnished efficiently and in a neutral manner (we liked it). We catered for ourselves and the little kitchen area is perfectly fine for cooking simple meals if you want to. Although it is a tiny village there are two good-sized pub-style restaurants, so there is no need to cook if you do not want to. There is a large convenience-store (including butchery, fresh produce, wine/beer etc) within a few steps of the door which is open seven days a week, so everything we needed was close to hand. You can park the car in a little hardstanding immediately next to the property.

Although the last week of May, it was unseasonably cold so we had to use the heating. There was a problem with the WiFi but Hugh immediately addressed it. He does not live in the house but is very close by. The TV is new and the satellite reception was pin sharp, with UK channels included if that is of interest.

The property is well situated for a visit to Connemara: you are between two lovely lakes, and the dramatic coastline is a short drive away. We had three nights there and used it as a base for driving round, for which it was a perfect location and perfect property.