Staying at Gilly's cottage was hands down the most memorable experience of our Ireland Trip! From the hearty welcome to the dinner she prepared on our last night, everything was perfect. The weather cooperated and we were able to pop down to the beach for a picnic and well fortified with Jameson, we braved the surf for a dip and investigated the caves at low tide. Getting there is a driving challenge but well worth the effort. The cottage is eclectic to say the least, but has a distinct charm and the gardens, cows and fresh from the garden meals give you that "I'm in touch with the real Ireland" feel which was a great counterpoint to our city experience in Dublin. The surrounding towns and their pubs were a bit of a disappointment as they closed early and there was no folk music we could find. Plan on stopping at a local grocery and bring your own snacks, sandwich makings and booze/beer. Gilly's personality is dynamic, fun and slightly off-beat. She not only cooked for us, but we insisted she and her daughter ate with us and we had a great time! Highly recommended for a 2-3 night stay and you must have Gilly cook for you!