Guests say
Cloonacastle Cottage in Ballinrobe is praised for its peaceful location, spaciousness, and comfort, making it a great base for exploring Counties Mayo and Galway. Guests appreciate the helpfulness of the host and the picturesque surroundings. While some minor suggestions for improvement are noted, the overall experience is positive, with the property offering a warm and well-furnished retreat.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The location is frequently commended for being peaceful and close to town, with easy access to local attractions in Mayo and Galway. The serene setting and convenience for shopping and sightseeing contribute to a high score.
Guests find the property comfortable and warm, with a particularly comfortable house that accommodates large parties. Some minor feedback on lighting and furnishings suggests room for improvement, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The property is equipped with a large fridge, dishwasher, and toys for children, but guests noted a lack of smaller kitchen items and suggested additional lighting. Bedding and towels, although clean, were mentioned to be of poor quality.
There are no mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to score this category. However, the host's helpfulness is noted, indicating a degree of thoughtfulness in guest interactions.
About this property
Ballinrobe 4 miles. This spacious, detached, cottage is situated along a quiet, country lane, just a few miles outside the vibrant town of Ballinrobe in County Mayo. Tastefully finished throughout, this bright and airy cottage is ideal for extended families or groups of friends wishing to explore this historic and scenic region. Upon arrival, guests will find a large open plan living area complete with a state-of-the-art kitchen with a dining area and breakfast bar, the perfect space to host a social evening with your loved ones. You can then kick back and relax with your feet up in the relaxing sitting area with a glass of your favourite tipple. Four large bedrooms complete the accommodation at this delightful cottage. Outside, there is a safe, lawned area where the children can play safely. The town of Ballinrobe lies just four miles away and is a hub of activity with plenty of shops, traditional pubs and eateries to choose from. Ballinrobe lies on the River Robe which empties into the vast Lough Mask just over a mile away, providing superb fishing opportunities for anglers both experienced and amateur, as well as the Bower’s Walk, a scenic walk along the banks of the river. Why not spend a day at the local golf course or an afternoon at the Ballinrobe Races? Further afield, day trips include Connemara, the city of Galway, Croagh Patrick, and Achill Island. A truly superb touring base for exploring south Mayo and County Galway with a selection of attractions within easy reach.
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.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x double (one with Jack-and-Jill access to shower room and one with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC), 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x family room with 1 double and 1 single with Jack-and-Jill access to shower room.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor bathroom with freestanding bath, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, breakfast bar (seats 3), dining area (seats 6) and sitting area (seats 6).
Sitting room.
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 included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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.
Reviews (8)
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Howard
Nice friendly host. Ideal location. Ideal for fishing trips at Mayfly time
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Jaime
Huge house. The toys were a hit with my kids. House was comfortable and warm. Would recommend. Location was great for seeing some beautiful sites, shops close and peaceful surrounds.
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Alan
The kitchen has a large fridge, dishwasher and double range and is very spacious. The smaller items in the kitchen were lacking, no casserole dishes or Pyrex jugs etc. comfortable lounge area but no incidental lighting, A few table lamps would add to the comfort. That said we had a great week there.