We enjoyed every minute of our six day stay at Sancta Maria.

Aileen sent us a helpful information pack before we arrived with details of the cottage and surrounding area.

It was a pleasure and surprise to be greeted by fresh provisions and even a bottle of wine waiting for us in the fridge!

Aileen also presented us with a fascinating book full of information about Union Hall and the beautiful paintings of views from the cottage that had been especially commissioned.

We were able to see some of the artists’ work at the Coffee Shop in the village - a place that we highly recommend for fresh baking.

Despite a couple of wet days we explored the local walks and managed to dry our clothes afterwards.

The church at Castletownshend was definitely worth a visit

On our first evening we had a delicious fish pie at Dinty’s and our subsequent visits were to Casey’s Bar where we were made to feel at home.

Everyone was so friendly and welcoming that it was a wrench to leave the place and we will be looking for opportunities to return.