Richard and Vickie can't wait to return!

Guest: rick allen kbzy radio salem, oregon (salem, oregon)
Date of Stay: 10/22/12 Review Submitted: 11/07/12

Our week long stay at Croi an Bháile was the highlight of our 3 week visit to Ireland. Our warm welcome by Nora (including her fresh, homemade scones and brown bread and fruit) was just the start of an enchanted week we will never forget! The apartment is more beautiful than the few photos on the website can reveal, and everything we needed was right at our fingertips. Nora has the apartment so nicely furnished and everything is in pristine condition. The natural light from the skylights was wonderful and kept everything cheerful even on a cloudy day. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the small town which is in a perfect location for a home base from which to explore the southern coast of Ireland. Despite its small size, Rosscarbery has every convenience needed to ensure a comfortable stay. Anytime we dropped in at Nora's shop down the street she was happy to chat with us and she had great suggestions about places to see and things to do locally. We especially enjoyed the hill walk at Carrigfadda Church, which we would never have known about if she had not told us about it. We would highly recommend Croi an Bhaile as a delightful place to discover Ireland. We will never forget our lovely visits with dear Nora or our magical week in Rosscarbery. We are already trying to figure out how soon we can return!

Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

fabulous Stay in the heart of village

Guest: JR (Ireland)
Date of Stay: 08/24/12 Review Submitted: 09/09/12

A beautiful haven in this beautiful town. I have been coming to Rosscarbery for many many years with my extended family. I would highly recommend this apartment. Beautifully furnished with everything you require for a home from home vacation. Nora the owner is a fantastic host, so welcoming, and happy to assist with any issues you might have. A true gem in the heart of beautiful West Cork. My two children were delighted with the "hidden house", that we stayed in. I would be more than happy to recommend this house to any of my friends.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

Great Condo

Guest: Scott (San Diego, California)
Date of Stay: 05/20/12 Review Submitted: 06/26/12

Our family of four rented the condo for 4 nights. All aspects of our stay were perfect. The kitchen has all necessary ammenities, the beds were very comfortable, and the bathrooms/showers were very clean. Parking behind the condo in a secure lot is very convenient. The best aspect of our stay was meeting and conversing with Nora, the owner. She was so lovely to us and welcomed us with tea, scones, and fruit and told us some information about the area. She also baked us two loaves of wonderful brown bread. It was so enjoyable to meet such a genuinely lovely person. I highly recommend the condo for any length of stay.

Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great for all ages

Guest: Ginny (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 04/10/12 Review Submitted: 04/17/12

We just got back from our first trip to Ireland. This was our second stop for 3 nights and were extremely pleased with the accommodations. Nora was gracious, accommodating and helpful even before arriving in Rosscarbery. The apartment was cozy and comfortable for 5 of us. I would highly recommend this area, and most of all the apartment, for anyone who wants to stay in the coastal area and be close to many beautiful sites. The range of ages in our party was 16-76. I would return to Rosscarbery on my next trip to Ireland.

Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

OUR GREAT WEEK IN IRELAND

Guest: Sharon (Snellville, Georgia, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/12/11 Review Submitted: 09/20/11

We just got home to Georgia from a very busy week in Ireland....trying to see as much as we could in such a short time. But our three nights in Rosscarbery were the most relaxing. My husband and I and our son and daughter-in-law found Nora's place so very welcoming and comfortable and Nora just as charming and helpful as she could be. Your brown bread was delicious, Nora. Thank you for a great visit. Next time we will plan to stay longer.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Missing Ireland already

Guest: Karen (Kansas, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

What a fun place to vacation. Our weather could have been better, but once we returned to Kansas and our hot humid weather, I think I would rather be in Ireland where it is cool and sometimes rainy. Nora did a great job making us feel welcome. We arrived earlier than she expected, but she really went out of her way to take care of us. She brought us fresh scones and went to the market for juice, milk and coffee--totally unexpected, but really appreciated. She also brought us her Irish brown bread, which was very delicious. Rosscarbery is a great location to see County Cork. We made several day trips from our location to see the sights: Ring of Kerry, Cork, Rock of Cashel, Kinsale and many others. The town itself also has a lot to offer. We enjoyed the local pubs and restaurants. Gossip's lemon meringue was so good I had to have it twice. The pitch and putt was a great time and a great value. Everyone was quite friendly and we had a great time. I would highly recommend the apartment for anyone traveling to this area.

Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

Doug and Glenna

Guest: Doug (Victoria, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

A great place to stay in a relaxing town, with a charming hostess completes the package. Not much more to say than we recommend! Got to love those scones.

Owner response:Dough & Glenna, Thank you for your nice comments, Hope to see you on a return visit to Rosscarbery again one day. Nora.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

The Amazing Nora!

Guest: maggie (wichita, ks)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/13/11

My sister & I just returned from 1 idyllic week @ RossCarberry in Nora's apartment. The description online doesn't do it--or her--justice. It is in pristine condition, in a perfect location, surrounded by gorgeous scenery, the sea, in a tiny picturesque village. Nora, the proprietor, is full of life, warm and generous, and was enormously kind to us, helping us make many travel arrangements, etc. She even orchestrated the visit of a dear friend from England, volunteering to drive to Cork to pick her up at the airport! We will miss her as much as we do "our" little home away from home.

Owner response:Margaret & Sherry, Thank you for your kind coments on my guest reviews. So pleased you enjoyed your visit to Rosscarbery, West Cork & were happy with your accommmodation. Many thanks Nora.

Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

John & Heathers Review !!

Guest: Heather Torpy (Iowa)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 11/16/10

Heather & John Torpy, Carol & Tom Perry, – Iowa, United States. A Charming Accommodation Everything was as close to perfect as possible at "Croi an Bhaile". Located in the center of Rosscarbery, a quaint town with a population of about 900 in west County Cork, this two bedroom, walk-up apartment charmed us. Indeed, the four of us – two couples from the Midwest U.S. – returned in June 2010, after having first stayed at the accommodation in December, 2008.. The apartment is kept meticulously. The website description accurately reflects the charm of this accommodation. The landlady Nora Hubbert, who owns a nearby gift shop, is an engaging woman. We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. After that, she assisted us eagerly every time we went to her with a question. We enthusiastically recommend Croi an Bhaile and Rosscarbery to anyone interested in spending a week or so in an authentic Irish setting. With three pubs and a handful of surprisingly good eateries, the town does, as the description suggests, provide an excellent base for most memorable, down-to-earth holiday in Ireland.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

Second Visit

Guest: Linda (Rohnert Park, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

Last year with my husband, this year with my sister. Even better than advertised. Light, airy, quiet and private, yet located just around the corner from a picture-postcard town square with market, Post Office, pharmacy, bars and restaurants . Nora, the owner, was most helpful, even to the point of letting us use her mobile phone and taking messages for us! We would definitely recommend this property to others and hope to be able to return to Ireland and this home away from home in Rosscarbery.

Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway.