The cabin at Birch Cottage was definitely more spacious than I expected. It was sparkling clean and there were detailed instructions for lights, hot water and other amenities. The cabin, which is extremely well decorated mostly with Katie and Richard's paintings, is very cozy, to say the least. The mattress was really comfortable.
There is high-speed wifi, which was handy for my work. And the surrounding scenery is ideal for walks in nature. Very few cars passing while walking. There is a Tesco just 10 min drive from the house.
Katie and Richard have been the best hosts I have come across in my Airbnb stays so far. They were communicative from the moment of my booking and terribly attentive during my stay. Apart from several treats that they left before my arrival, they brought some delicious freshly made vegan scones the following day. On my way back from a walk, they were extremely friendly as we chatted for a few minutes. A genuinely warm, happy and lovely couple.
I would recommend it to anyone looking for a few days away from the city. Worth noting that from Dublin, you can take the motorway all the way to Claremorris, which is 10 min from Birch Cottage. Thank you again, Katie and Richard!