If you are looking for some peace and quiet to rest, reflect and explore a quieter corner of Ireland, mixed with warm hospitality, world class breakfast and friendly, genuine conversation look no further. We were welcomed by Gertie, Daisy and Mac the dog and shown around the cottage where a fresh homemade apple pie awaited us. Gertie told us all the places to go in Dungarvan for entertainment that evening including the best places for food and live music. We arranged to have breakfast in the main house one morning after reading about Gertie's reputation and it was world class. Panacotta with homemade caramel, bananas and candied orange peel, porridge with brown sugar, whiskey and cream and a selection of fruit and toasted nuts just to start! All ingredients were farm fresh. We were fueled for the entire day. From our base at Kilcannon house, we were easily able to explore beautiful rural towns such as Lismore, Ardmore, Dungarvan and Cobh without the typical tourist crowds. We also were able to make it to a couple more mainstream destinations like Killarney and Cashel without too much trouble. Peaceful, relaxing, rustic charm sums it up. You will find it hard to leave.