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.
About the location
BALLYCASTLE, COUNTY MAYO
Killala 8.6 miles; Ballina 16.4 miles.
The quaint village of Ballycastle is located near the beautiful rugged coastline of north Mayo, and is superbly situated just a short distance from Downpatrick Head, one of the main points of interest on the Wild Atlantic Way. The lovely Stags of Broadhaven, 600 million year old rocky islets are located a few miles further west. Ballycastle is a small but thriving village, an easy drive from the lively towns of Ballina, Crossmolina and Killala, where the 12.5km "Monasteries of the Moy" cycling greenway is open to Ballina. The ancestry and heritage of the local area can be experienced at the Ceide Fields Centre, where you can visit the Interpretative Centre set beside one of the world’s oldest Stone Age monuments. The spectacular cliffs at Ceide reach 365 metres and offer sensational, panoramic views, while the wider area also offers an abundance of splendid sandy beaches. The coastal waters around Ballycastle are becoming increasingly popular for scuba diving and other water activities, however if you prefer a more relaxing coastal holiday, the sandy beaches are ideal for a leisurely stroll.
