Property Details of Mayo House

Both homes are differently but immaculately furnished – great care has been taken to decorate and furnish each one to a luxurious level with comfortable sofas and beds.
Both homes are Fáilte Ireland (Irish Tourist Board) 4-star standard and sleep 6 people

Each house has a large open Living/Dining/Kitchen area
Bedroom 1 – Double with ensuite
Bedroom 2 – Twin beds
Bedroom 3 – Twin beds
Bathroom
Outside utility room with washing machine/dryer also large storage area for sports equipment
Each house has its own parking spaces.

Electric central heating
Gas fire in living area
Electric cooker
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Dryer
Kitchen utensils and crockery
Bed linen supplied (No towels supplied)
Colour TV with a number of channels

· Video recorder (please bring own videos)

· Hi-fi system (No cd’s supplied

Local Area Details

Achill Island in County Mayo is the largest island off Ireland and is situated off the west coast It has a population of 2700 Its area is 146 square kilometres Achill is attached to the mainland by Michael Davitt Bridge between the villages of Achill Sound and Polranny so it is possible to drive onto the island This is a swing bridge which allows the passage of small boats A bridge was first completed here in 1886 and replaced by the current structure after World War II Other centres of population include the villages of Keel Dooagh Dooega and Dugort Achills stunning landscape and rich history offer visitors a wide range of scenic attractions beauty spots and places of interest Perfect for exploring on a weekend or short break Achill always seems to have more places still to see on your next visit With no fewer than five Blue Flag beaches Achill offers some of the best quality beaches in Ireland These include the strand at Keem Bay a beautiful secluded valley located at the western tip of Achill Island Even more remote is Annagh a beauty spot featuring a beach and the lowest corrie lake in Ireland and which is accessible only to hill walkers or sailors The Atlantic Drive comprises over 40km of breathtaking coastal scenery that is ideal for touring in a car and even better by bicycle On route for the Atlantic Drive is the Tower at Kildavnet the remains of a 16th century Irish tower house that was used by the legendary pirate queen Granuaile Grace OMalley The Deserted Village at Slievemore is a haunting reminder of times past Comprising some 80 stone cottages located at the foot of the majestic Slievemore Mountain the Deserted Village offers a fascinating insight into life on Achill in former centuries Two books have been published offering detailed information about the Deserted Village at Slievemore and an archaeological summer school is run annually at the location Achill is an ideal base from which to explore Westport 44 kms from Achill Sound and Castlebar Mayos principal town 50 kms from Achill Sound The Connemara region Kylemore Abbey the Ceide Fields Foxford Woollen Mills the Marian Shrine at Knock Mayo Abbey Ballintubber Abbey and Galway City are all within a comfortable days outing from Achill And at the end of each days touring you return to the restful and relaxed island ambience to recharge the batteries for the next adventure From teashops and cafes to bar food a wide selection of local run restaurants and hotel dining Achill offers a full wide range of options for eating out Seafood is a speciality in Achills restaurants where fresh salmon lobster mussels and trout can be found on most menus Achill lamb is another mouthwatering dish served in most restaurants Achills restaurants offer fine cuisine with local produce in comfortable surroundings With its fantastic Atlantic location blue flag beaches and magnificent mountain landscape Achill provides an unrivalled arena for outdoor activities and water sports for all types Achills spectacular setting has also proved to be a creative retreat for artists and writers Water sports available on Achill Island include surfing canoeing kayaking and windsurfing Equipment hire and tuition is available from a number of local providers and schools for all these activities Achill offers free open access for hill walking as much of the higher land is held in commonage The waters around Achill Island are home to a wide range of sea life and varieties of fish making the area one of the best sea angling destinations in Ireland Whether sea angling from a charter boat or casting from the shore fishing in Achill is a popular outdoor activity Achill offers a ninehole golf course at Keel that is open to visitors at a reasonable rate A ninehole pitch and put course is also available locally

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Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for 2 Achill Holiday Homes Purteen Achill Island Co Ma Ireland

Name:	Anny Staats
Telephone:	003149-3842-434
Alt Telephone:	003149-3842-434
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