We had a wonderful time at Gilly & Richard's cottage. We arrived on a Wednesday evening and we had pre-arranged for Gilly to make us dinner since we had not eaten and the cottage is a bit of a drive to any good restaurants. We were starving and Gilly prepared a wonderful meal for us that included delicious roasted chicken and plenty of perfectly-cooked fresh vegetables. This was followed by a dessert of fresh berries and ice cream. It was one of the best meals we had on the whole trip. The cottage was lovely and peaceful. There are green fields all around divided by stone walls with cattle grazing. The beach is a short walk away. The tide change is significant so you have to be sure to go down at low tide to access the beach. The roads were lined with abundant ripe blackberries, which we enjoyed each morning at breakfast. Gilly brought us a bunch of fresh eggs and a big handful of runner beans from her garden. We visited the local towns of Clonakilty, Kinsale, and went as far as Cobh to see the Heritage Center. The driving was easy once you got used to the narrow roads and figured out the signs. The cottage is a wonderful place to get away. A car is a must though, if you want to hear music or eat at the various restaurants in the area. I recommend this place for anyone who wants to get off the beaten path.