I recommend Alder Cabin. It is a cosy, comfortable, relaxing base for exploring the area, and has excellent facilities. Good for a couple wanting a bit of peace and quiet.
The bed is good, always very important, and there were delicious berries, posh yoghurt, butter, jam, cheese, bread, eggs, milk and orange juice fresh in the fridge when we arrived, which made a huge difference to our leisurely start. The décor is simple, modern and stylish, even without the cushions and throws that the owners have removed for safety during the Covid19 pandemic. They have a proper teapot with an internal strainer for leaf tea! Woohoo! And a desk!
There is no freezing compartment to the fridge, so you need to plan for that. The TV works from the internet and has Netflix, RTÉ Player etc. The local phone signal was weak, but the cabin’s WiFi was very good, so better to use that.
The official swimming spot for the Nore is right beside the place and you can swim as much as you like, if you are hardy enough in cold river water. It is a lovely place to sit and watch the river in the evening too.
Donna made us very welcome, while respecting our privacy.