John and Siobhan are excellent hosts, present but discreet.

The bothy is located in the nicest part of Ireland we visited, the Beara peninsula, a lovely mix of dramatic, bald mountains and lush valley greenery.

The bothy itself was created expressly for visitors and it shows. Just the right size for a homey, 2 person getaway, so well designed you wouldn't mind being marooned there by the weather. Great library, cozy wood stove and best of all, rustic pottery dishes made by John to eat and drink with.

The property and surrounds are lovely; one could stay at the bothy without touring, as their lush property and the deep mountain valley behind them hold enough beauty, without needing a car to explore further.