We booked Ait mo Chroi for the week of 9/11, as we had plans to go to Donegal for the second week.Our original plan was to spend the 3rd week in an Airbnb in West Cork, however we loved Ait mo Chroi so much we cancelled our Airbnb in West Cork and stayed at Ait Mo Chroi for the last week.
Ait mo Chroi is absolutely spotlessly clean and decorated tastefully throughout. The location is perfect for solitude and peace and quiet, walks on the beach, nights under the stars and breakfast at Ballymaloe Cafe. It is located a short drive from Midleton (the nearest big town). Cloyne is a smaller town, a short trip away approx 3km, there is a great "Market Cafe" for breakfast and lunch, super friendly, great food and service. We had dinner at Harty's Bar and Restaurant in Cloyne late one evening after driving all the way from the Ceide Fields in County Mayo- delicious homemade irish stew-it is not a fancy bar, but the food, service and beer is excellent and it is very close to Ait mo Chroi. We dined at Ballymaloe a few evenings; probably the best meals I have ever had, again very close to Ait mo Chroi. If you fancy cooking, the kitchen is spotless, well equipped with basics including dishwasher,microwave, gas stove and oven-with plenty of utensils and cooking tools at your disposal.
Since we travelled from the USA with limited luggage,thus limited clothing for 3 weeks we found the washing machine and clothes drying rack invaluable at Ait Mo Chroi. My husband had conference calls for work during the first week and so the wifi at Ait Mo Chroi was crucial for us, the service is excellent and we streamed movies at night. Upon arrival the first week Brid had left us some coffee/tea and milk and some homemade cup cakes-a very nice gesture and very delicious. The second week Brid had left us some wine and again, coffee, tea and milk-a very nice welcome. I think Brid is a huge reason why Ait Mo Chroi is such a great place, Brid keeps the house meticulously clean and tidy and makes it very comfortable and welcoming.
There is a huge bathtub in the ensuite bedroom which completely submerges the bather and a fantastic shower in the main bathroom. Each arrival Brid had very kindly set the fire for us so all we had to do was light a match-the fire warms the entire house. I could not quite figure out the heating but we did not need it as the house was super warm and cosy. It was a delight working with Tim re bookings. We will be back!
Can't recommend it enough!
J & A
