A green woodland path on the Tintern Trails, tall trees and ferns crowding a gravel track that curves away beside the river.

Guest book

What guests say

Transcribed from the guest book that lives in the cottage, alongside the reviews left on Google, Airbnb and Booking.com. We've fixed the odd spelling for the web; the words are as they were written.

  • 5.0 on Google
  • 5.0 on Airbnb
  • 10/10 on Booking.com
  • Once we arrived we could explore the most beautiful parts of Hook Head directly on foot from the cottage. This made our weekend a complete getaway. Meandering back to the cottage through the woods in the evening sunlight has made a lifelong memory for us.

    Clare MeadeIreland · September 2021
  • Thank you for such a magical stay! Your cottage is truly magnificent and so cozy — we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. Being surrounded by such peaceful nature made our time here incredibly beautiful and restorative.

    Alessia & MarcoReggio Emilia, Italy · July 2026
  • Fantastic place to stay. Most relaxing environment since we arrived in Ireland some weeks ago, and so pleased we booked here. Amazing attention to detail and really a home away from home.

    Shirly & KirstieAustralia · May 2026
  • You are wonderful hosts and your cottage is like a dream come true. Nothing else to wish for! We will tell all our friends — be prepared for a lot of Dutch guests!

    Kees en Marjothe Netherlands · 2025
  • It is hard to leave this wonderful place. You have created a little paradise of calm, comfort and cosiness. Thank you so much for your hospitality. We have been taken care of perfectly well!

    Adriana & ThomasSwitzerland · June 2023
  • What a truly wonderful way to celebrate a birthday and see Ireland for the first time. The eggs, brown bread, and apple tart were delightful. Your trails and cottage are just fantastic. We will be back next year without question.

    Amy & GusArlington, Virginia, USA · April 2025
  • It was the place of my tour of Ireland that I loved the most. I felt completely at home. In my experience a home is a reflection of its owners, so today I leave this beautiful place also knowing I was the guest of lovely, kind and thoughtful people.

    ElizabethColumbus, Ohio, USA · November 2024
  • After unbearable heat & dust in Seville your lovely and comfortable cottage is like a Heaven! Thank you for your generous welcoming gifts, too. In spite of the changeable Irish weather we have enjoyed every moment!!

    Peter & KyunshilSeville, Spain · July 2023
  • Tom & Rebecca were very classy hosts, leaving cakes, wine, eggs and fresh bread and a warm fire to greet us. The beds were absolutely amazing and a struggle to get up from in the morning. The heated floors were such a divine change from the norm.

    Ian & KellyIreland · January 2023
  • The cottage in Saltmills exceeded all expectations. Beautifully decorated, immaculate and cozy. Fantastic showers and beds. Four of us stayed here for two nights, and we all loved it. Tom and Becci are welcoming and thoughtful hosts.

    EllenUSA · October 2021
  • Loved staying in this beautiful location. The Tintern trail on the doorstep is fabulous. Thanks for your hospitality.

    Ruth & SteveSouth Australia · 2024
  • Thank you for the warm welcome. The cottage is amazing! Such attention to detail. Loved the comfy beds, warm/hot showers, and the feel of home away from home. Look forward to another visit from S.A.

    Hedley, Heather, Debbie & Lee-AnnSouth Africa · November 2022
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  • Many thanks, Tom & Becci, for such a wonderful week. The house is perfect — such calm and beauty, with every comfort and convenience. You were so welcoming while leaving us our space. We will definitely recommend and return.

    Gillian & MaryCelbridge, Co. Kildare · July 2025
  • We can't say enough about our wonderful holiday in your beautiful cottage. Every last detail attended to in every way. Thank you for looking after us so well. Looking forward to the next stay already!

    Pádraig & Ann-MarieDurrow, Co. Laois · July 2025
  • So nice, so helpful, so pleasant and comfortable. A lovely stay. Clearly we need more time here to de-stress — this was certainly the place to do it. Cheers.

    John & VioletOntario, Canada · May 2025
  • This lovely cottage truly felt like home. Thank you for all the thoughtful attention to detail, the lovely welcome basket, and for being so accommodating through our stay. With the weather we had it was a delight to stay cozied up by the stove.

    GuestsIndia & Ireland · April 2025
  • The brown bread and fresh apple tart and eggs made for a lovely welcome. The cottage is absolutely beautiful — we will recommend to friends and be back in the future!

    Tom & EmmaBoston, USA · October 2024
  • Thank you for a wonderful stay at your nice, quiet cottage! We will come back!

    Peter & RaphaelaGermany · September 2024
  • You've the most beautiful garden cottage. The surrounding area was more than we could have hoped for.

    Tisha & WulfUSA · May 2024
  • What a wonderful stay we have had in your Garden Cottage. We had a wonderful weekend discovering the surrounding area: walking the Tintern trails, discovering the Hook, a visit to Waterford. The accommodation is first class + comfortable. The cherry on the cake was seeing the Northern Lights in all their splendour.

    Jane, Andy, Gwen & PeteDerbyshire & Cumbria, UK · May 2024
  • An incredible cottage and a lovely place to come for my 30th birthday. The place was spotless and it was so comfortable sitting next to the log burner.

    Fraser & JuliaScotland & Poland · February 2024
  • We really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful cottage. The perfect place to come to unwind. It was lovely to meet you, and thank you so much for the welcome basket.

    Paul & MarieDublin · February 2024
  • What a lovely cottage. Thank you both for being so friendly & helpful. This was such a lovely end to our stay in Ireland.

    Rob & AnnSouth Wales · 2024
  • What a delightful welcome! You have made this cottage beautiful. It really is a treasure to find. We definitely will recommend to family and friends.

    Lynne & HelenaManchester, UK · August 2023
  • Couldn't have enjoyed it more! Terrific spot for a nice taste of Ireland. Hope everyone else's weather is as good as ours was!

    George & JoSeattle, Washington, USA · 2023
  • Thanks for letting us have such a wonderful time at your beautiful cottage. We've really enjoyed ourselves — and the Irish summer with no rain during 12(!) days.

    Alexa & JörgBad König, Germany · 2023
  • You have the most beautiful cottage here, and are faultless hosts. You've looked after us so well. Such a lovely place to be & unwind. We will be back.

    Graham & CarolynHertfordshire, UK · March 2023
  • Such an idyllic spot! Best holiday in a very long time! Thanks for your hospitality. Sad to leave — what a lovely location and wonderful cottage. Everything was perfect.

    Paul, Deborah & RobinConnecticut, USA · 2023
  • It is beautiful inside and out. It was a great place for us to come back to and relax after spending the day exploring this amazing area!! The apple tart and bread were very yummy. Tommy was fun to feed “snacks”!!!

    Kathe & KellyWashington, USA · 2023
  • A fabulous few days in a wonderful, relaxing and tranquil setting. Rebecca's garden cottage is so well designed and pure luxury. Would highly recommend a visit here.

    Paul & Orlagh MurphyIreland · January 2023
  • Becci and Tom were great hosts, cottage was immaculate with everything you would need, definitely 5 star. Lovely covered outdoor area just right for bbqs. Very peaceful countryside location but with loads of beautiful beaches near-by.

    MauriceIreland · August 2022
  • We absolutely loved the cottage. It was simply stunning — the attention to detail is incredible. We enjoyed the trails in Tintern Abbey, couldn't believe we were so close to them! You were fantastic hosts.

    Carolyn & LouiseCork · October 2022
  • We loved our cozy stay at the cottage. We are impressed with the decor and the comfortable seating areas. Our beds were luxurious! Our walk on the trails was a relaxing break from our busy travels.

    Anna & MaryDenver, Colorado & San Diego, USA · October 2022
  • Cottage lived up to expectations. Really enjoyed our stay. Quiet location to relax and recharge. Trail to Tintern Abbey worth exploring.

    Eamon & MauraDublin · October 2022
  • Thank you for the most PERFECT stay in every way.

    Kelley & IanUK · 2022
  • Oh what an amazing place. It's so beautiful here. The ambience that you've created is so special. Well done. Thanks for all the hospitality.

    Olivia & MaryRoseIreland · November 2022
  • Thank you for an amazing stay at your dream cottage!! So much to do and so little time. We'll be back!! Slán go fóill!

    Kate, Annie & LindaIreland · November 2022
  • A lovely oasis of warmth and peace. You have created a wonderful space. It was a joy to spend time here.

    Orlagh & PaulWexford · 2022
  • The usual 5-star experience, with cream on top, which we will always remember. Here we leave our thanks to you both with intentions to repeat, same over and over again.

    Linda, Rob & DorIreland · 2022
  • The cottage was very luxurious and had everything we could need. The hosts were warm and welcoming and gave us great tips on where to go and what to see. We had a wonderful break.

    Eva & LeoIreland
  • Fantastic attention to detail, every comfort provided. We had a wonderful time and will be back again soon.

    Linda & RobbieIreland
  • Fantastic place, we loved it so much. One of the best self-catering cottages we've ever been to! Beautifully decorated for Christmas, lights were lit, music playing, apple cake on the table, all cosy and warm with the log fire when we arrived. We couldn't have been any happier.

    ChristineGermany · December 2025
  • A fabulous cottage! Very well appointed, extremely comfortable and cosy, the reading nook was a big hit! The hosts were very welcoming, a great base to explore the area. Highly recommend!

    AislingIreland · January 2026
  • Great cottage, well decorated and very comfortable. Loved having the little terrace. Everything was great.

    EkaterinaIreland · June 2026
  • We spent relaxing days here and thank you for the warm hospitality. Wonderful surroundings, direct access to walks from the front door. Despite the quiet location it is centrally located for excursions. Can highly recommend the garden cottage.

    JacquelineBern, Switzerland · September 2025
  • What a fabulous oasis! Like a portal to a relaxing other realm. The place is immaculate and so comfortable. We loved the outdoor area, but the showers and beds were luxurious! They were both such endearing hosts and made us feel at home. We will certainly be coming back!

    GretchenBaltimore, USA · July 2025
  • Tom and Becci were gracious hosts and have created a wonderful relaxing vibe in the cottage. We loved the location, it was quiet but also close enough to shops. The cottage has everything you could need. The beds were huge and great to sleep in.

    JulieAustralia · May 2025
  • The space was beautiful and clean with so many special touches and amenities. It was like staying in a fairytale. The nearby trails and places to visit were also wonderful. We met some great friends, including Tommy, their horse. 10/10 would recommend and will absolutely be back!

    AngieWisconsin, USA · May 2023
  • We had a wonderful stay! Tom and Becci were fantastic hosts, very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend for a lovely, peaceful getaway!

    TomVermont, USA · August 2023
  • It is 5 star all the way, a beautiful luxe repurposing of an old building. Everything has been thought of, the big things and the small things. Great ensuites and lovely comfy beds, well equipped kitchen with open plan sitting and dining area. If you are looking for somewhere you really won't want to leave, this is it.

    OrlaIreland · August 2022
  • We had a super stay at Rebecca's delightful cottage. The house is spotless, with tasteful decor, modern appliances and incredibly comfy beds with crisp linen. The location enjoys a private pedestrian access route to the Tintern trails, which brings you through a delightful forest walk to the Abbey and the nearby formal gardens.

    NiamhIreland · April 2022
  • An oasis on the Tintern Trails. The cottage was just as portrayed in the photos, beautiful, cozy and a perfect location from which to enjoy the whole area. Becci and Tom were wonderful hosts, and we will definitely be coming back!

    CaitrionaIreland · November 2021

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