We found this place at the last minute, and were so glad we did! We received a very warm welcome from Maura and from the minute we stepped in the door there was a sense of peace and stillness. It turned out that we were so close the the 800-year old Ballintubber Abbey that we could see it through the kitchen window. It's just a few minutes' walk away. It felt like Maura's place was very much within the 'aura' of the Abbey, with a strong sense of tranquility and calm. The room was large and comfortable, with en-suite bathroom. The surrounding area is rural/agricultural and very quiet. The Abbey and its grounds is very interesting to walk around. The garden is contemplative and there's clearly a vibrant community here. Maura's breakfast in the morning was a real delight, a real feast of home-made breads and jams, a lovely, ample fruit salad, smoothies made from home-grown vegetables, a full fry if you want it, or porridge and cereals. We hope to return, not least because the Abbey is the starting point for one of the key pilgrimage routes in Ireland, Tóchar Phadraig. A lovely experience all round, thank you Maura and family!