Genuine 200 year old cottage in the middle of the Ox mountains amidst stunning scenery that is simply food for the soul. Dermot and Monica are friendly attentive hosts. I was welcomed by Dermot and a vibrant roaring fire in the solid fuel stove with a full basket of turf on my arrival. And I was might relieved to hear there was plenty more in the shed to keep the November chills away. A small jar of milk in the fridge and some teabags in a ziplock bag and some oranges formed the remainder of the welcome pack which was a little disappointing for the price...all other rural places I have stayed in had brown bread and butter or scones at the very least. Such welcoming touches would have complimented the setting very well. The cottage had one large and one small sofa but no table. Instead there was a rustic shelf and some bar stools which were oddly out of place in the otherwise reasonably authentic decor. Gas stove, microwave, kettle and toaster were all serviceable but the saucepans were well past their best before date and need replacing. The double bed I slept in was very comfy with lots of spare blankets and the bedroom was cosy and warm with a large radiator fed by the solid stove fire. Wetroom style shower, sink and wc were in an internal bathroom with some towels available. The opportunity to provide a more environmentally supportive venue was unfortunately missed as the cleaning fluids were bleach based with artificial scent and bins lined with black plastic. There is TV with a few channels and very limited phone signal both a plus and a minus depending on your viewpoint. Ideal for my stay as I was looking for down time. There was one book and Monica is planning on leaving more for guests to read. If you want basic acconodation in a rural setting in an genuine Irish cottage this is worth a visit.