CLOONACASTLE COTTAGE, family friendly in Ballinrobe, County Mayo

This detached cottage is located near the village of Ballinrobe and can sleep nine people in four bedrooms.

Cloonacastle Cottage is a detached cottage near the village of Ballinrobe and just twenty miles from Westport. The cottage sleeps nine people and has three double bedrooms one with Jack-and-Jill access to the shower room and one with an en-suite bathroom, one family room with Jack-and-Jill access to the shower room and one twin bedroom, together with a ground floor family bathroom. Also in the cottage is an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area with additional sitting room. Outside is ample off road parking and lawned gardens to front and rear with furniture. Situated in County Mayo, Cloonacastle Cottage is a lovely base from which to explore this historic region.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Saorview, DVD, WiFi, selection of children’s toys and DVDs. Electric charged by meter reading, first €20 inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Ample off road parking. Private front and rear lawned gardens with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 4 miles. Note: No stag/hen or similar.

Region: The West of Ireland conjures up many images; thatched, whitewashed cottages, a flock of sheep on a narrow road, an emerald green field with a stone wall, or the Atlantic waves crashing into towering cliffs and rocky shores.

Town: Ballinrobe is a lively market town on the River Robe in County Mayo, close to Lough Mask, Lough Carra and Lough Corrib. Geographically, it is ideally located as a touring base for those wishing to explore Galway, Mayo and west Ireland. Dating back to the 1300s, Ballinrobe is believed to be the oldest town in South Mayo, and is surrounded by many features of archaeological, architectural, historic and ecological interest. Ballinrobe is known as the lake angling centre of the west, and with 60,000 acres of lough fishing, and miles of river fishing close by, it is easy to see why, plus the town offers a championship 18 hole golf course and spring and summer horse racing meetings.