Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Smoke-free
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
The property
This lovely ground floor cottage is set back from the road, on a hillside and less than a mile from the village of Ballycastle in County Mayo. This welcoming cottage near Ballycastle has superb views across the fields to the sea and is perfect accommodation for families and friends wishing to enjoy a holiday in this part of the country. Set all over the ground floor, this well-maintained County Mayo cottage offers a kitchen where you can rustle up a lovely meal and enjoy in the dining area by the solid fuel stove and then adjourn to the sitting room where you can relax in front of the open fire, planning your next day’s activities. Three cosy bedrooms and family bathroom complete the accommodation. Outside this attractive holiday home in County Mayo relax with a coffee and enjoy the wonderful views out to the sea. Stroll to the beach or pub from this pleasant holiday cottage in County Mayo, towards the quaint village of Ballycastle with its shops and cafes set into the steep streets. Further afield from this attractive Ballycastle cottage is Ceide Fields which is surrounded by plenty of splendid sandy beaches where you can enjoy diving and surfing and also golf and fishing is within easy reach of the cottage. The Wild Atlantic Way is a dramatic coastline to tour, calling off at the lovely old village of Killala which is steeped in Irish history. This comfortable cottage is an ideal choice to explore this part of the country.
Facilities
Inside:
Ground Floor
- Two double bedrooms
- One single bedroom
- Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin & WC
- Kitchen with dining area & solid fuel stove
- Sitting room with open fire
General
- Oil central heating with solid fuel stove & open fire
- Electric oven & hob
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Washing machine
- TV with Free-to-air channels, DVD
- Fuel & power included Apr-Oct inclusive, €20 supplement payable directly to owner Nov-Mar inclusive
- Starter packs for fire & stove included
- Bed linen & towels included
- Cot & highchair on request
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- No smoking
Outside:
- Ample off road parking
- Lawned garden with furniture
- Shop, pub & beach 8 mins walk
Notes:
- Although all ground floor, there is one step to the front door
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
About the location
BALLYCASTLE, COUNTY MAYO
Killala 8.6 miles; Ballina 16.4 miles.
Driving times:
- Knock Airport – 42.9 miles; 1 hr 11 mins
- Dun Laoghaire ferry – 174 miles; 3 hrs 32 mins
Area:
- Nearest shop; 8 mins walk
- Nearest pub; 8 mins walk
- Nearest town; Ballina, 17.3 miles
On the doorstep:
- Kilcummin – Visit the headstone and church ruins of Saint Cuimín in a beautiful area steeped in folklore
- Ballycroy National Park – Take a walk along the Bangor Trail and explore the diverse wildlife and wonderful rugged countryside of County Mayo
- Moyne Abbey - Home of Rosserk Friary which dates back to the 15th century
Day trip:
- Ashford Castle - Medieval castle on the shores of Lough Corrib
- Fishing - great fishing is available on Lough Corrib and Lough Mask