Holiday homes to rent in Castlebar, Co. Mayo

REFNO:2695. cottages4you code W6605. Idyllic setting. Detached barn conversion for 4. This refurbished barn in the grounds of the owner’s home is situated in one of the hidden parts of Ireland. The delightful holiday home has timber floors, exposed stonework and a woodburning stove. It stands on an elevated site with wonderful views of Lough Mask in the distance. This area of Mayo has some of the most amazing scenery and walks, which lead into the Partry Mountains. Joyce Country, the Connemara National Park and Westport are all within easy reach, whilst the county town of Castlebar, with its range of amenities, shopping and restaurants, is 18 miles away. Shop and restaurant 1.25 miles, pub 2 miles. Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin with en-suite shower room and toilet. Separate toilet. Woodburner in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH, gas, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Video. Stereo/CD. M/wave. Washer/dryer. D/washer. Freezer. Enclosed garden with furniture. Ample parking. More details of this self-catering holiday accommodation in Mayo, Ireland »

REFNO:6037. cottages4you code W31683. This holiday cottage is wonderfully set in the hills above Castlebar. The property has been totally refurbished to a very good standard whilst retaining the ’old world’ feel. Situated only 4 miles from Castlebar, which has a swimming pool, golf course, bowling, tennis, activity centre, restaurants and pubs. Pontoon, the lower part of Lough Conn, is 10 miles with fishing, boat hire and ghillies available. Located on the ’windy gap’ the house is actually situated on the route of the Castlebar 4 day international walk with walkers passing by the gate. It is in the heart of the Humbart Way. Further afield Westport, Achill Island, Foxford, Ballina and the Ceide Fields are all worth visiting. Galway city, Connemara, Sligo are all within 1 hour drive. Ireland West International Airport (Knock), is 20 miles (approx 32km). Beaches at Westport, 20 minutes drive. Shop, pub and restaurant 4.5 miles. All on ground floor: Living/dining room with wooden floor. Kitchen with tiled floor. 3 bedrooms: 2 double (5ft), 1 twin. Shower room with toilet. Open fire in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH by meter reading at end of stay. Bed linen and towels inc. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. D/washer. Enclosed lawned and gravelled garden with patio and furniture. Parking (4 cars). More details of this self-catering holiday accommodation in Mayo, Ireland »

REFNO:6739. cottages4you code W31484. On the Mayo/Roscommon border. Detached house for 6. On the Mayo/Roscommon border, this house is ideally located for a touring holiday of counties such as Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Galway. It is in an idyllic rural setting with peaceful countryside and large lawns to the front and back. Local amenities include several swimming pools, leisure equestrian centres and golf centres. Fishing in the local lakes of Orlar, Pontoon and River Moy. The award-winning museum at the Marian Shrine at Knock is a must see. Ballintubber Abbey, the National Museum of Ireland and Turlough House outside Castlebar are all worth a visit. Ireland West Airport Knock is just 10 minutes away. There is a great variety of shops, restaurants and bars close by. Shops and pub 0.75 miles. All on ground floor: Living room with wooden floor. Dining room with patio doors/kitchen with tiled floor. Utility room. 3 bedrooms: 2 double, one with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin, each with wooden floors. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Woodburner in dining room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH and elec by meter reading. Bed linen and towels inc. Cot. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer. D/washer. F/freezer. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting out area and furniture. Ample parking. More details of this self-catering holiday accommodation in Mayo, Ireland »

REFNO:10852. cottages4you code W31236. Set in its own grounds. Detached cottage for 5/6. This 19th century cottage is beautifully set in its own grounds just 2½ miles from the busy town of Castlebar and ½ mile from the pretty village of Turlough. The holiday cottage has been totally refurbished making it comfortable and cosy. Locally there is an equestrian centre and national museum of country life, while in Castlebar, there is an abundance of restaurants, swimming pool, cinema, golf, bowling, tennis, activity centre and lots more. Westport, Ballina, Foxford and Knock Airport are all within 20 miles (approx. 32km), while Galway is just one hour away. Shop 0.5 miles. All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. 3 bedrooms: 2 double, 1 single with additional pull out single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Open fire in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH and elec by meter reading. Bed linen and towels inc. Satellite TV. DVD. W/machine. Enclosed garden with patio and furniture. Parking (4 cars). No smoking please. More details of this self-catering holiday accommodation in Mayo, Ireland »

REFNO:70057. Traditional thatched cottage located 1km south of Ballyhean church, school and pub on the Castlebar/Ballinrobe road (N84). The cottage is in a central location for tourism in the West of Ireland. It is a 19th century thatched cottage with stables, the whole complex recently restored while retaining its original charm, as kitchen/living room, bedrooms and utility room. It has the original small windows and half door and flagged living room floor. The bedrooms have timber floors. The fireplace retains the original crane and a solid fuel stove.   Accommodation (sleeps 5)Bedroom 1 - en suite with double bedBedroom 2 - en suite with 2 single bedsThe en suites have electric showersTraditional 'cailleach' (single recessed bed) in the living roomBathroom with toilet, bath and showerSeparate utility/laundry room with clothes washer, dryer and sink unit, suitable for fishing gearFully fitted kitchen - microwave, electric cooker, toaster, fridge/freezer, satellite television, CD/DVD player, electric storage heating, hair dryer, linens provided, towels, tea-towels, ironing boardCot and high chair available The Grounds The thatched cottage is situated on extensive, newly landscaped grounds with a variety of gardens - the raised garden to the rear of the cottage with views of the surrounding countryside and Cooley Lake; the secluded walled-garden with seated bench for quiet moments; the rock garden, front of house lawn and flower gardens. There is ample parking space for two cars to the rear of the cottage.   Things To DoFamous 12th century Ballintubber Abbey is located nearby (guided tours during the summer months)Knock Marian Shrine is 40km from the cottageClimb Croagh Patrick, overlooking Clew Bay, one of Mayo's most famous landmarks 32kmAshford Castle and Cong, home of the 'Quiet Man' film 30kmWestport for shopping, Mayo's most beautiful town (designated as one of Bord Fáilte's Heritage towns) and Westport House Zoo and country estate 25kmOn a fine day enjoy a cruise of Lough Corrib, cruiser from Ashford CastleBangor Walks (a map of this walk at the cottage)Delphi Mountain Lodge & Spa, Leenane offers a choice of 25 outdoor activitiesHorse riding and pony trekking (details available at the cottage) Recreation / Activities Castlebar town is located 7km north of the thatched cottage where amenities include an 18 hole golf course, pitch and putt, walks by Lough Lannagh, shopping, County Library, restaurants, cinema complex, bowling, go-karting, swimming pool, night club/disco, children's playground, 2 theatres, an arts centre with exhibition galleries. Nearby in Turlough is the National Museum of Country Life (guided tours, displays, audio and video presentations of Irish Country Life). Breaffy House Hotel and Spa is nearby on the T39. Day Trips Take a day for a beautiful scenic drive from the thatched cottage - Castlebar, Westport, Croagh Patrick, Louisburgh, and on to Leenane for lunch and directly back to Westport. While in Leenane a trip down Killary Harbour in a cabin cruiser may be an option. Another day trip would take you through Leenane to visit Kylemore Abbey and Lake, and Connemara National Park at Letterfrack, 20 km west of Leenane (good for scenic walks and nature trails). For walking enthusiasts a climb of Croagh Patrick from the village of Murrisk may be an option, where walkers will enjoy a view of the 365 islands in Clew Bay. While at Murrisk visit the National Famine Memorial and the ruins of the 13th century Murrisk Abbey. Take a one-hour drive to visit the Ceide Fields and visitors' centre, the most extensive Stone Age farmed landscape in the world, located west of Ballycastle in North Mayo 75km. A day-trip to Galway could take in the Galway Arts Festival in mid-July, Galway International Oyster Festival last week of September, or Galway Race Week late July/early August. Fishing The thatched cottage is located in the heart of the best fresh water fishing in Ireland.Lakes Corrib, Mask and Carra are all within 16km. Lough Mask is host to the World Cup Trout Angling CompetitionOther good trout lakes are Lough Beltra, Moher Lake, Bilberry Lake, Aille Lough, Kinlooey Lough (brown trout), Glenicmurrin Lough (sea trout), Fermoyle Lough (sea trout) and Clogher Lough (sea trout)Pike angling is available on many lakes, eg Derryhick and Levally lakes to the south and west of Pontoon respectively and in Cooley Lake beside the cottageWestport Sea Angling Festival - end of June.     More details of this self-catering holiday accommodation in Mayo, Ireland »