Our stay at the Blacksmith Cottage was really wonderful. It has charm and personality, with some interesting pictures and memorabilia from Emily's family, but was still a place we could relax, with plenty of room for us to put our own items. It's just off the road to Coolagown, in an area that used to have several blacksmith shops and now has lots of horses and several stud farms. We found the cottage to have enough modern appliances, etc., to be comfortable, including good wi-fi, showers, fridge/oven/dishwasher, etc. Emily is very thoughtful and left us with provisions such as eggs, milk, bread, coffee, tea, butter, cookies and some fruit. She even offered to take us to pick up our rental car in Cork. The cottage was very tidy with fresh flowers throughout, as well as items to make out stay more comfortable, such as fans for the bedrooms, firewood and coal for the fireplaces, a piano, and cable TV. All three beds were comfortable and had plenty of pillows. We enjoyed talking with Emily and playing with her lab, Indie. From the cottage, it was very easy to day trip to Cork, Kinsale, the Rock of Cashel, etc. We definitely recommend staying at the Blacksmith Cottage.