We were looking for a few nights away from Dublin where we could relax and recharge after a few stressful months and Briar Rose Cottage was the perfect place to do this.
The cottage is everything you would want in a quiet country retreat and it was very tastefully decorated in line with the type of property. While sticking to the country cottage feel, it had all modern conveniences and seemed to have been very recently updated in terms of appliances, TV, etc.
The location is wonderful. So peaceful and quiet and all of the people were friendly and welcoming, just as you would expect in the west. The lake (Lough Conn) is only a couple of minutes walk from the house and there are plenty of parks, lakes and beaches within driving distance. I'd recommend the park at Beleek Castle in Ballina.
Ray was an excellent host. He was very fast to reply to all communication and everything went very smoothly with the booking. He offered recommendations of things to do and see in the area and was always available if we needed anything.
I couldn't recommend a stay in Briar Rose Cottage enough to anyone who is looking for a place to relax and unwind in an idillic setting in the west of Ireland.