Owenies Cottage is a beautiful, very well appointed home. Liz is a wonderful hostess (It's as if she was born to do this, as she thought of every little thing to make our stay more comfortable.
It turns out Owenie McAuliffe, the gentleman whose house this was, is a Hurling legend in Ireland. If you rent this house, be sure to interact with locals. It seems everyone knew Owenie and has stories to relate.
Back to the house. Incredible castle view out the front, an abbey in the backyard, and a beautiful old wall (which used to be a secret passage between the abbey and castle) in the side yard. Liz has created beautiful outdoor space with comfortable furniture. One of the cutest outdoor spaces is a bistro table and chairs set into an alcove in the wall.
Inside the house, we were welcomed with a lovely gift and handwritten note from Liz. She also met us at the house to walk us through and be certain we knew everything about it. She and her friend have done a masterful job at transforming this house and have created a very comfortable space for relaxing after a great day of enjoying Ireland.
It's important to note that both bedrooms have king sized beds, as these are not easy to find in European rentals.
Glanworth is a very reasonable drive from Cork city, Blarney, Cahir and Cashel. As a central jumping off point, this is a fantastic option.