Special Places to Stay - More than a bed for the night

Allow yourself a sigh of pleasure as you arrive: with its sash windows, slate roof and sensitive extension, this charming seaside cottage on a beautiful part of the coast is all you hope for and seldom find. Set below the road in its own simple, private garden, it comes with long soft views of the beach and Courtmacsherry Bay. You go through the traditional half door straight into the sitting room to be greeted by an open fire, simple, well-chosen country furniture and plenty of space for four in Elizabeth's hallmark cosy-comfy décor. The new part is an accurate reflection of the old, walls are painted white or done with attractive limed tongue-and-groove timber, original watercolours and decent prints alongside check and gingham fabrics all emphasise the cottagey look. The neat little bedrooms have new beds, the bathrooms (one in a heated outhouse) have new showers, the traditionally furnished dining/kitchen area has good natural light – indeed the whole cottage is exceptionally well-lit. Ideal for a couple or a family with young children looking for a classic seaside holiday.