Cúirt na Rásaí

It's a spacious cafe-style restaurant upstairs in the department store, with big windows that keep it bright. There's also a playground, which is great for parents with kids, though it can make the place a bit noisy. Service was quick. The carrot cake was moist and delicious. The other dishes we ordered came in generous portions and seemed really good too.

The man at reception deserves five stars, and the place suited us perfectly. We could cook there and save money instead of eating at expensive restaurants. The price we paid also factored into my rating. I'm torn between three and five stars because some things need refurbishing, like the oven. That's why I landed on four.

We rented the flat over the summer student break and stayed almost three weeks. It was warm and quiet, and close to both the shopping centre and public buses. It was dusty and a little grimy from the students, but not too bad. The oven didn't work, and a few utensils were missing, including an egg lifter. I'd rent it again.

We had a nice family summer holiday here, and the location was great. It took us a while to find the place, but after checking the map we got there without trouble. We were on the first floor near the entrance, so we could hear people walking past late at night. If you can, ask for a second-floor room or one farther from the door.