Cottage would easily sleep 8 to 10 people. There's an odd little pub about half a mile up the road in Ardpatrick but also try Ivan's in Kilmallock. Look out for the goat in the back garden.
I'll second Joes recommendation as would a lot if the other lads. We stayed there twice in the last six months and they are amazing chalets. Easily sleep 8, 10 might be a stretch. There's also a nice little pub 5 mins walk from the chalets in the village run by an ex Miss World called Nuala, aka Noodles.
Seconded, I stayed here and couldn't get over the value, dinner is decent pub grub and breakfast is a full Irish, rooms are lovely too and max ten minute drive to trails.