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Stunning 3-Bedroom House with Private Garden

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 2 bathrooms

This beautiful holiday home with its old-world charm is situated in the village of Carracastle, midway between Charlestown and Ballaghaderreen (4 miles from each) on the Mayo/Roscommon border. Pets can be allowed, only 1 small dog allowed. This stunning renovated cottage, which dates back over 200 years old, has three large bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen. The cottage has mystical charm, is on its own spacious grounds and is close to a church, shops, a post office and a local pub. Set back in a peaceful and scenic location the house can accommodate seven people and has all modern facilities. The house has two bathrooms with shower/baths -with one an en-suite. There is a playground with swings/slide and spacious grounds. Includes a fuel stove, fuel costs extra **Cot available upon request**Bedroom |No 2 is a family room Double Bed & on request a fold up bed available. Location Carracastle is located just inside the County Mayo border and is very convenient for touring the west of Ireland. It is five minutes drive from Charlestown and Ballaghadereen, 10 minutes drive from Ireland West Airport Knock, 15 minutes drive from Knock Shrine, 25 minutes drive from Claremorris and Castlebar, a 40 minutes drive from Westport and a 30 minute drive from Sligo, Ballina, Boyle and Carrick on Shannon. Touring Carracastle is within easy reach of Knock Shrine, Castlebar, Ballina, Westport, Roscommon, Boyle, Sligo and Enniscrone on the Atlantic Coast, while Galway and Donegal are just over a one hour drive away. A day trip to Westport by car offers a fantastic variety of destinations for all tastes. Clew Bay and Louisburgh just outside the west Mayo town offer a multitude of beautiful, jaw-dropping scenery, while the 42km Greenway is the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland. The Greenway traverses Ireland’s Atlantic coast between Westport town and Achill Island and visits the picturesque villages of Newport and Mulranny (Mallaranny). It passes by some of the West of Ireland’s most dramatic mountains and offers magnificent views of Clew Bay and its many islands There are a variety of historical and cultural sites including- Croagh Patrick, Westport House (Which has lots of attractions for kids) the Ceide Fields, Ballintubber and Kylemore Abbeys, Knock Shrine, Rockfleet Castle, Foxford Woollen Mills, the National Famine Monument at Murrisk. This is a an area of living history: rich in Stone, Bronze and Iron Age antiquities, as well as early Christian sites. There is also a high concentration of ancient burial monuments around the county. The scenery becomes ever more spectacular as you explore. Drive towards Newport and Mulranny or Louisburgh and Doolough. The Céide Fields of Mayo have exposed 2,000 acres of stone walled fields built over hills and valleys with a unique interpretative centre. There are mountains, lakes and sea, even islands as Achill is connected to the mainland. Wet day or dry day, you'll find plenty to do. Archaeology Carracastle has at least 20 Pre-historic Forts in the area. Stone and Earthen Forts are noted in a book on Carracastle published by the late local historian Vincent Coleman. On Lough Gara there are Crannogs dotted along the Lough - these are man-made stone islands built over 3,000 years ago. Places To Visit Knock Shrine / Museum Céide Fields Croagh Patrick / Westport Foxford Woollen Mills Museum of Country Life, Castlebar Achill Island Ballintubber Abbey Clare Island Moygara Castle The Four Altars Douglas Hyde Centre Lough Key Forest Park Ox Mountains Boyle Abbey Keash Caves Ashford Castle Cong (The Quiet Man) Westport House Galway Bay Yeats Country, Sligo Strokestown House / Famine Museum Seaweed Baths, Enniscrone

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Linen
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Washing machine
BBQ
Fridge
Smoke detector
Television
Iron
Microwave
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Hob
Highchair
Parking
Freezer
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Music player
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Travel cot
Guest reviews

4.4

Excellent

37 verified reviews

Anoop
1 month ago
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3.5

Caroline
1 month ago
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5.0

beautiful cottage

nuala the host was very welcoming could not do enough for us she made sure our stay was comfortable it's a beautiful cottage we felt very at home would highly recommend we hope to return again

Martin
3 months ago
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4.0

Enjoyable and our host Nuala was more than helpful and kind

It was quaint little cottage quiet and in a good location

Mark
4 months ago
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5.0

Lovely traditional Mayo cottage in a tranquil rural location. Warm welcome from our host, and very helpful. Well equipped throughout, extensive and secluded outdoor areas.

All was fine.

Nicoleta
4 months ago
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5.0

Amazing holiday

This wee place is absolutely fantastic. Had traveled with 5 small kids under the age of 7 and the place was the safest that it can be . Kids had an absolute blast. The host, Nuala is so so kind and caring and went beyond and above to make sure our stay was the best. We are so so grateful we've met someone so so nice and caring person

There wasn't a bad thing about this place ❤️

Kieran
4 months ago
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5.0

Our host made us feel at home and made sure all of our needs was met and felt very welcome The beautiful cottage as brilliantly located and was exactly what we wanted We will defo be retuning again to this one.. hopefully soon Thankyou for all the lovely memories

Natascha
6 months ago
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4.5

Wir kommen gerne wieder und danken der Gastgeberin für die tolle Zeit in dem romantischen Häuschen!

Super freundliche Gastgeber, sowohl die Besitzerin selbst als auch der Sohn. Die Lage ist sehr ruhig und etwas abseits der Hauptstraße, so dass es keine störenden Geräusche gab. Tolle Ausblicke aus den Fenstern und ein sehr gepflegtes Grundstück. Die Betten waren sehr bequem und kuschelig. Die Küche war gut ausgestattet.

Die Badezimmer haben nicht unseren hygienischen Erwartungen entsprochen. Sie waren zwar sauber, aber leider gab es sehr viele Kellerasseln, die auch aus dem Abfluss der Dusche kamen. Leider war dies weniger positiv, da man ungerne barfuß in eine Assel treten möchte. Wir wissen, dass es sich um ein altes Steinhaus handelt, welches mit viel Liebe gepflegt wird, aber das war doch eher unschön. Das Wasser im kleineren Badezimmer ging leider nicht, was uns allerdings auch nicht gestört hat.

Steven
9 months ago
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4.5

Really easy access to the N5 main road makes this a great base for exploring Mayo. It met our needs perfectly. Excellent value for money. The owner was lovely.

Titova
11 months ago
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5.0

a wonderful place to relax and travel

we came for Christmas. The house was decorated, there was a wonderful fireplace. The house was very warm, quiet, cozy and comfortable. The location of the house is very good, we went to the ocean and saw beautiful places. Nualla was very friendly and caring. We liked everything and want to come back again in the spring.

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Cheryl
1 year ago
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5.0

Excellent Cottage Retreat!!!

The little home was very quiet. It was decorated in old country farm charm. The wood stove was small, yet it gave us the warmth and relaxed feeling we needed after a long day of traveling. Once we figured out how the wall oil heaters worked, we were very happy and stayed cozy warm. Nuala was a Great Host!! We loved her!!! She went above and beyond our expectations and did everything she could to make sure we were happy. We wished we could have stayed longer. We will definitely stay here again!

We slept in the bedroom behind the front room. Because it was closer to the woodstove. I tend to get cold easily. The mattress on this bed could use a new one. It was a little uncomfortable. I added another comforter to the bed for more support. There were other bedrooms we could have stayed in, we just wanted to use the front part of the house. We preferred the bathroom in the back part of the house it was much bigger and easier to use. All in all we were very happy with the little cottage house.

Hamill
1 year ago
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4.5

The host was extremely helpful, advice on the area outstanding. Local restaurants, pubs available

Host was extremely helpful and accommodating

Nothing

Lisa
1 year ago
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5.0

Lovely quiet cottage ideal for family's. Great location for day trips out to see mayo Roscommon Sligo.

Eleanor
1 year ago
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4.5

It was a fabulous location with a fantastic hostess. Great location. Peaceful and relaxing. Lovely cosy cottage. Would definitely stay here again x nuala went above and beyond for myself and the kids.

Nothing it was fab.

Michelle
1 year ago
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3.5

Rubén
1 year ago
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5.0

Un alojamiento fantástico con una anfitriona encantadora

El sitio es fabuloso y la anfitriona es maravillosa

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Peadar
1 year ago
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5.0

Barry
1 year ago
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5.0

Was great accommodation would highly recommend. Nuala the host was very helpful and made us feel very welcome. Nice and peaceful and was ideal location for day trips away to Knock, Westport etc.

Patrick
1 year ago
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5.0

Heaven in Mayo

Quietness and very safe for children Lady of house just brilliant

Tommy
1 year ago
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5.0

Well worth a visit

Wasn't too far from anywhere. Central enough location. Car is needed, quiet area which is very good

1 year ago
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5.0

I booked the house for my Husband and family. They were delighted with their stay the house was lovely and said everything they needed was there . The host Nuala was very helpful and welcoming. We will definitely be staying again next time we visit !

Garrett
2 years ago
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3.5

Cute Irish cottage

Loved the wood burner in the living room. It kept us lovely and warm. The cottage was a cute little traditional Irish cottage. The beds were comfortable, mattresses a little on the firm side but wasn't really an issue. There were plenty of blankets to keep us warm over night. We could have put the heating on but when you have blankets who needs the heating. The owner was a lovely lady and she had made sure we had milk and an apple tart there on arrival. Didn't rush us out on the last day. Would definitely book this lovely little cottage again.

The bottom corner of the front door was damaged and letting water in. The shower pressure could have been better in both showers but could also be worse. The TV signal was beyond awful but I think that was more to do with the weather than anything else so couldn't be helped. We did find a chromecast dropped down behind the tv on the second night so at least we could watch things.

Louise
2 years ago
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5.0

just what we needed

it is a beautiful house in a stunning location

Bernie
2 years ago
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4.5

It was a very pleasant experience

It was self-service

Sarah
2 years ago
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4.0

Nicola
2 years ago
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4.5

Andy
2 years ago
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5.0

Gorgeous cottage and brilliant hosts, perfect for a family trip with an outdoor swing and slide for the little ones. Very safe and private, in an ideal location with easy access to the main roads.

KIERAN
2 years ago
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5.0

Patricia
2 years ago
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4.0

lovely holiday

lovely country cottage type accommodation, very helpful and friendly host.

Edward
2 years ago
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5.0

The lady who owned the cottage (Nuala Quinn) was wonderful - very welcoming & helpful.

Nothing !!!!!!

Rodríguez
2 years ago
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1.0

Well situated. The owner was nice and left milk, orange, some cereals and an apple cake.

It was dirty, with a lot of spiderwebs. The sheets were also dirty as well as the WC. The shower screen was broken. Moreover, there wasn’t any coffee machine.

Kris
2 years ago
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2.0

Very friendly host, who gave is a warm welcome!

Some issues with accomodation, host was very empathetic and helped us find a solution.

Miguel
3 years ago
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4.5

Louise
3 years ago
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4.0

Lovely cosy place to stay

Very comfortable place to stay and we were made extremely welcome. It's only a drive to loads of attractions. Slide and swings were great for the kids and it was very clean. The living room is also cosy and great to relax in after a long day travelling

Lucy
3 years ago
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5.0

The host was extremely helpful and welcoming, the children had great fun playing in the garden and it was a lovely country location, would very highly recommend

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Barbara
3 years ago
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3.5

Kids had a ball, owner is very nice and accomodating, lovely gardens and privacy , close to local sh

Whole House needs a deep clean and garden cleared of old swing set discarded at back of house and new wooden table and chairs as old ones have splinters

Booking.com
3 years ago
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4.5

Jack
3 years ago
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5.0

Favourite getaway spot

Friendly and kind owner Mrs Quinn. Peace and quiet and home made apple pie ready on arrival.

Difficult to find a fault

4.4

Excellent

37 verified reviews

Caroline
1 month ago
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nuala the host was very welcoming could not do enough for us she made sure our stay was comfortable it's a beautiful cottage we felt very at home would highly recommend we hope to return again

Martin
3 months ago
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It was quaint little cottage quiet and in a good location

Mark
4 months ago
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Lovely traditional Mayo cottage in a tranquil rural location. Warm welcome from our host, and very helpful. Well equipped throughout, extensive and secluded outdoor areas.

Nicoleta
4 months ago
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This wee place is absolutely fantastic. Had traveled with 5 small kids under the age of 7 and the place was the safest that it can be . Kids had an absolute blast. The host, Nuala is so so kind and caring and went beyond and above to make sure our stay was the best. We are so so grateful we've met someone so so nice and caring person

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Check out: 11:00
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