Guests say
Guests have enjoyed the charming Cluaincarraig cottage, praising its cosy atmosphere, spaciousness, and peaceful, rural setting. The property's restoration and location near Kilkelly offer a tranquil retreat with convenient access to local towns for shopping and days out. The grounds are appreciated for family play, though some maintenance issues have been noted.
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 highly praised for its tranquillity and rural charm, with proximity to Kilkelly and other towns for necessities and exploration. The secluded setting provides privacy and a peaceful environment.
Reviewers find the cottage warm, homely, and relaxing, with ample space for families. The cosy feel and private grounds contribute to a comfortable stay.
While the cottage is equipped for a pleasant stay, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as broken appliances and outdoor play equipment, and a lack of outdoor furniture. These concerns slightly detract from the overall experience.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness, so this score cannot be determined from the available reviews.
About this property
Kilkelly 1.4 miles. A delightful traditional stone cottage, set on the outskirts of the small town of Kilkelly, in County Mayo, Ireland. In a tranquil setting, this place is a true getaway - set amid 2.5 acres of private gardens, with wide, well-maintained lawns, paddocks and an orchard, it also boasts a children’s play area. Cluaincarraig is the old family home of the current owners, and has been lovingly restored and fully modernised, while keeping a sense of traditional country charm. Stepping through the front door, you find yourself in a stunning open-plan kitchen/diner with a warming range, and all the appliances you could need to cook up some delicious meals. The dining area benefits from stunning original stone walls, exposed, an attractive dresser and a large country dining table where you can gather for family meals. A roaring open fire rests in the dining area and sitting room, ideal for those chillier winter months. Choose between curling up on either of the two sofas or the armchair, put your feet up and unwind into the evening in this cosy cottage, catching up with your favourite shows. The large conservatory with views over the garden rests adjacent to this and can be used as a quiet space to catch up on some work, or read a good book. The property has access to three well-presented bedrooms, two double and a twin, each of which has Jack-and-Jill access to either the luxury shower room or bathroom. Look forward to relaxing and unwinding in this peaceful setting, perfect for enjoying a refreshing drink outside whilst watching the sunset, or a spot of alfresco dining. Cluaincarraig benefits from being just a 10 minute drive from Ireland West Airport Knock, and is close to the town’s Marian shrine which attracts thousands of visitors each year. It is ideally situated for sightseeing trips all over Ireland’s beautiful mid-west – being just 25 minutes from the bustling town of Castlebar, and 45 minutes from all that the wild Atlantic coast has to offer, including the coastal hub of Westport – famous for its music and culture, and Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holy mountain. Closer to home are larger towns such as Claremorris, with Clare lake for fishing, walking and an 18-hole golf course. And while you’re in the area, make sure to explore the surrounding countryside by walking or cycling, hugely popular in this area. Also discover a number of traditional Irish pubs and restaurants for that fine dining experience. After all this sightseeing you can return to this gem of a cottage to relax and unwind.
Kilketty is a village resting in County Mayo, Ireland, close to the Trumoge River. Make sure you visit the nearby town of Claremorris for some pubs and shops, its 18-hole golf course and a number of rivers and lakes with ample opportunities for watersports. Further afield is the bustling town of Castlebar for a plethora of other tourist attractions.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with access to Jack-and-Jill shower room, 1 x double with access to Jack-and-Jill bathroom, 1 x twin with access to Jack-and-Jill shower room.
Jack-and-Jill shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Jack-and-Jill bathroom with bath, shower over, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with open fire.
Utility.
Sitting room with open fire.
Conservatory
Oil central heating with open fires.
Oil Rayburn, microwave, toaster, kettle, electric oven and hob, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, TV a selection of books, games.
Fuel, power and starter packs for open fires included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off-road parking for 5-6 cars.
Lawned garden areas.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 4 miles
Reviews (7)
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Sue
. 1. Very vague directions to initially locate the cottage 2. Little or no and sometimes misleading information about the cottage in a scrappy book 3. Wifi that would not connect 4. Luke warm water in first bathroom so no hot showers for the week 5. Although the cottage appeared clean, once cupboards were opened, these were grubby, and contained a jumble of unclean pots pans and rubbish. 6. Down lights hanging out of the sockets in both bathrooms and several not containing lights. These looked to be a fire hazard as we could see insulation packed around the light fitting in the ones falling out of the ceiling. 7.No iron provided although there was an ironing board. Searched high and low for this and it could not be located. 8. No cold water to the basin tap in bathroom 2. It would only turn a little. 9. A TV was provided which we could not initially operate , and no instructions . However, there was a Sky box which we learned at a later date the owner had cancelled the subscription, but in our phone conversations with him, this was not mentioned , adding to our frustration as we tried to work out the TV function. 10. Bulbs missing to lamps throughout the cottage as well as overhead lights. 11. Outside bins were full making it difficult to dispose of the weeks rubbish as requested by Sykes 12. The owner called his cousin to help with the TV and he was as helpful as he could be under the circumstances.
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Geraldine
Main issues were maintenance of this property. Second day had no water and Plummer had to be called. Outside swing and slide broken and area overgrown.Dishwasher broken which we temporarily fixed. Broken shelf in bathroom and knobs on cupboards loose. There is a pot hole on entrance to drive to property so be careful on approach. We were only left a set of keys to main door. There was no back door key or keys in conservatory. In event of a fire we had no other means of exit.
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David
The home was so relaxing with its location around the forest. We are looking forward to staying again.