We had a lovely stay at Hare Cottage and can attest that it is not only a lovely place to stay, but a very special place indeed. The view of the valley from the front never gets old, and access to the farmland in the back makes the experience even more unique. John & Angela are very thoughtful hosts, and have left a wealth of information on the cottage and property and things to do in the area in a helpful binder for guests' perusal. This includes a hand-drawn map of a trek you can take across the property in back and around a small loop that takes you to the front and back up the hill to the cottage. We followed the instructions without a hitch and enjoyed our ramble. We also love the sheep!
Inside the wood burning stove, nice bookshelf speakers with amplifier, movie projector and DVD player with a collection of titles, stocked bookshelf, and board games ensure you'll enjoy yourself even when rained in. We were lucky to have excellent weather during our stay, but were happy to be cozy by the stove in the evenings nonetheless. The interior is perfect – we really felt we were getting the authentic Irish countryside experience.
Hare Cottage is a unique and special experience, and John is a very hospitable host. If we have a chance to return to the Newport area in the future, it will be the first place we look up!