Catherine's Lair A Precious, Peaceful Homestead in beautiful Mayo Countryside

Catherine's Lair A Precious, Peaceful Homestead in beautiful Mayo Countryside

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Catherine's Lair
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Overview of Catherine's Lair A Precious, Peaceful Homestead in beautiful Mayo Countryside

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Westport, Mayo (county)
  • Popular LocationWestport House14 min drive
  • Popular LocationWestport Golf Club15 min drive
  • Popular LocationCroagh Patrick40 min drive
  • AirportKnock (NOC-Ireland West)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Cosy space

1 Queen Bed

Double ,Children's

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Spacious lightfilled

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

combination bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Catherine's Lair A Precious, Peaceful Homestead in beautiful Mayo Countryside

Welcome to our humble abode,

The House lays 3.5 Miles or 5 kilometres outside Westport, in the idyllic part of Clogher/Fahy and Islandeady villages.
Surrounded by beautiful scenery and stunning vieuws, Croag Patrick "the Reek" ... Mayo's famous Mountain you can see from our sunlounge on a good clear day .

The House is an old converted cottage style farm- house Which was extended with a sunlounge and a poolroom in 2000.

Pictures are available of the old building , it reflects times gone by, with stove Heating and open fires for guests in the living rooms which gives a very cosy atmosphere in the evenings.

The bedrooms are decorated in a natural Decor and are done up to cater for longer stays if wanted.
NOTE:
All stays are welcomed with a continental breakfast each morning if wanted this is included your price

The bathroom and Kitchen are shared between the occupants of the rooms.

The Kitchen is kitted out with:
Cutlery, Cookware, Washingmachine, Refrigerator and Dishwasher.

The bathroom has a shower and Bath available.

A poolroom is also available where you could enjoy a game or two, all included.
The Guests livingroom has an open fire boardgames and satellite television with DvD player , different DvD's /Movies are available .

Outside there are areas where you can have a barbeque or a nice meal in the Gazebo, weather permitting.
A field, which is free off access leads directly to Clogher Lake where you can enjoy the peace with Stunning views, where you can meditate or just relax if you wanted.

A gent and Ladies Bycicle are available for daytrips around the area which you can borrow and use to go sightseeing on a beautiful day , The Possibilities are to cycle the greenway, visit Achill Island and enjoy a daytrip cycling which is quite spectacular.
Heading out a different direction to Louisburg which has OldHead Beach as a pleasant amenity, you can visit Bertra beach and Murrisk village, before Louisburgh, which is host to Croag Patrick Mayo's famous Mountain, the so called "Reek " which you can climb Croagh Patrick on a beautiful day, which is a 3.5 hour climb, with beautiful scenery to discover overlooking Clew Bay and Mullranny village on the other side.
However weather is never a guarantee which can be a challenge it is worth taking this hike and enjoy that challenge .

If you prefer to journey by car for longer excursions , a drive of 5 minutes from the house will take you into the Heart of Westport , with roads connecting to Achill Island or the other way into Leenaune, Cliffden, Letterfrack, Roundstone .
Leenaune is the first town that leads you into beautiful Connemara National Park Galway ,with Kylemore Abbey on its way down.
We are priviledged to help you and guide you to experience the most beautiful scenery of the North West, really just a stone throw away from where you're accommodation will be.

We would like you to take the journey of the Wild Atlantic way, to leave with a breathtaking image of Ireland .
Experience Ireland in a way that you'll never forget.
Enjoy the peace and calm of Ireland with us we will do our best to accommodate these experiences with extensive information about the excursions and with knowledge you cannot find in a leaflet.

Let us be you're guide to you're stay and have an awesome experience with us.

We hope to see you on you're travels .

Slán Abhaile
Katrin +Martin

Property manager

Katrin Kammler Hopkins

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Amenities

Breakfast available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Westport

Located in Westport, this guesthouse is near theme parks and on a river. Great Western Greenway and Mulranny Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ballycroy National Park and Cunnagher More Bog Natural Heritage Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Westport, Mayo (county)

What's nearby

  • Westport House - 14 min drive
  • Westport Golf Club - 15 min drive
  • Clew Bay Heritage Centre - 15 min drive
  • Bertra Beach - 32 min drive
  • Croagh Patrick - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Westport Station - 11 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • West The Bar & Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • The Porter House - 11 min drive
  • Matt Molloy's - 11 min drive
  • Petie Joe's - 11 min drive
  • La Fougere - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Catherine's Lair A Precious, Peaceful Homestead in beautiful Mayo Countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Catherine's Lair A Precious, Peaceful Homestead in beautiful Mayo Countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Catherine's Lair A Precious, Peaceful Homestead in beautiful Mayo Countryside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Catherine's Lair A Precious, Peaceful Homestead in beautiful Mayo Countryside located?

Situated near the bay, this guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Great Western Greenway and within 6 miles (10 km) of Clew Bay and Mulranny Golf Club. Westport House and Clew Bay Archaeological Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and friendly
Comfortable and enjoyable stay. Pool table a bonus. Very friendly hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much, our Host could not have better. We will be telling our friends
It was all easy done no complaints whatsoever. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Katrin Kammler Hopkins

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My name is Katrin, My husband's name is Martin, we would love to host you during you're stay with good old chats and information about the area. Our farmhouse is a work in progress and we would like to expand our holiday rental into a multiple rooms Facility with a Sheperd's hut and places where people can set up a tent in the field, so we can accommodate more people to enjoy the serenity of our Home.
With kind regards
Katrin Catherine's Lair

Why they chose this property

The Property is a quiet place third generation of Catherine's in the house who work and worked as part of a farm establishment all done by said Catherine's, hence the name Catherine's Lair, the house will enchant you by the peaceful atmosphere, with lots of history involving farming and a peaceful set up to unwind the stresses of the day.

What makes this property unique

A beautiful tranquil set up with loads of unique walkways and close vicinity to Westport Newport etc
We are unique as we would like to show you how Irish people live as the friendliness of the Irish spirit shines through us.
Katrin +Martin Hopkins Catherine's Lair

Languages:

English, German, Dutch
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