It has been great to stay at Ruths place, she is absolutely welcoming AND completely uncomplicated at the same time. Its no bother at all for her to help with lots of advices, she even takes you on a minitour in the neighbourhood by car so u know your ways around. At Ruths cottage I felt at ease and at home, you can use the kitchen anytime and a sitting room as well, you just are at home. She has a beautiful backyard garden, lots of vegetables... and I could use all sorts of herbs. Even got beautiful salad leaves.. delicious.
The room is cosY! & nice. You find good books here. The bathroom also very clean and everthing is practical and very nice to look at at the same time. Charming little details in every corner of the house... but not one moment of feeling in a museum as in other such nicely decorated places. Ruth has sense for beauty and is very practical. Use of washmaschine perfect.
And the bikes are great... I used them to go to town and on tour (to Newport and to Murrisk where you might start yout hike to Croagh Patrick). Town itself is very attractive and the Historic Westport House with its huge parc (free entrance to the parc) too. Good food & music. Lots of shops. Thanks Ruth