I came to Ireland to discover it and staying at Mrs. Delaney's loft enabled me to do just that!
How wonderful to wake up to the sound of birds, cows and the rooster - no light pollution and very little traffic. This is an idyllic spot for people who want to feel what life in Ireland is like.
Our hosts were very gracious and kept a lovely balance between attending to our needs (which were not many) and giving us total privacy. The accommodations were very comfortable and well equipped and cooking was easily facilitated.
The hosts provided an enthusiastic selection of local and national historical books for browsing including one with the history of the village that was fascinating. The loft does not have wifi but some of us are trying to escape that! If required, one can pick up wifi at the local pub a short distance away.
Ardfinnan is off the beaten track but is so close to so many local and historic wonders. Day trips to Blarney, Cahir, Cashel, Waterford, Cobh and all sorts of places are entirely possible and recommended. It is also a sheer pleasure to just go for a lovely walk on the local roads.
I cannot say enough good things about this accommodation and the hosts and I feel very fortunate to have found this treasure. Thank you!