We met Iain at the adjecent Urhan Inn, who was very friendly and helpful. He showed me around the house, how the heating works etc. and was helpful in answering our questions about the local area.
The house is absolutely wonderful. The kitchen is huge and very well equipped. The main hall/sitting room is breathtaking, but very comfortable and homely at the same time. It made a stunning location for a birthday dinner and afterwards we enjoyed sitting around the big wood burning stove and playing board games in the evenings. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all very comfortable and nicely decorated too.
The area is beautiful, with a small beach and children's playground just a short walk down the road. Castletownbere is just 10 minutes drive and had plenty of options for food, and a well stocked supermarket.