About this property
No.3 Beach Cottages is a delightful detached home in the seaside village of Keel, County Mayo. With breathtaking views of the Minaun Cliffs and a short stroll to the beach, this charming home boasts a lake, perfect for watersports enthusiasts. With off-road parking for two cars and welcomes two well-behaved pets, this home is an ideal base for those seeking a seaside break to the beauty of this corner of County Mayo. The heart of the home is the open-plan living area, where you can gather with your loved ones and cook up a storm together, or unbox a local takeaway, which can be enjoyed at the dining table, awaiting dinner party natter and family bonding. After dinner, retire to the living area and sink into the plush seating, basking in the warmth of the open fire while catching up on your favourite shows on the TV. If the weather permits, head outdoors for a spot of alfresco dining or soaking in the last bit of the coastal air with your favourite evening tipple, all while taking in the surroundings of this delightful retreat. When sleep calls, choose between three inviting bedrooms; a double with a private en-suite bathroom, and two twin rooms, all tastefully decorated to ensure a tranquil night's sleep. A separate shower room with a walk-in shower, basin is also available, providing ample space for everyone to prepare for the day ahead. A utility room houses a washing machine, tumble dryer, and an iron and ironing board, ensuring you have all the conveniences of home during your stay. Venture out of this delightful seaside retreat to a wealth of attractions that await you in the local area. Sea-lovers will be thrilled with a short meander through a private path from your abode to Keel Beach, where you can impress the locals with how you catch a wave, relax while getting lost in a good book, or stroll along this sandy coastline, enveloped around rugged clifftops and sand dunes. Embark on an underwater adventure at The Achill Experience Aquarium & Visitor Centre; step back in time at the Slievemore Deserted Village, a hauntingly beautiful relic of times past. Change perspectives with a bracing walk to the peak of Minaun Heights, before delving into the mystery of Achill-henge; a quirky, contemporary monument with commanding views. Next, marvel at the ancient Megalithic Tomb before taking an invigorating coastal walk to Cathedral Rocks, a quintessential aspect of Achill Island's rugged beauty. Unwind by appreciating local artistry at the Western Light Art Gallery and the Ronan Halpin Gallery. No. 3 Beach Cottages is your tranquil base to return to after days filled with exploration and invigorating sea air. Note: This property can be booked with ref. 1160685, together sleeping up to 12 guests.
A delightful village situated on Achill Island in County Mayo, Keel provides a popular tourist destination, rich in history and activity. Surrounded by vast green lands, the village provides ample opportunities to explore this scenic region of Ireland by foot, bike or car, with something around every corner to discover. For all of your amenities, the local area hosts a wide selection of shops to cater for your self-catered stay, and eateries for a lavish dining experience on the coast. With plenty of inns and a camping site, you can be sure that this area of the island is a popular tourist destination, with its own beach offering a surfing school and the chance to partake in other watersports as well as spectacular scenery, it's no wonder that it's the most popular one on the whole of the island! Whilst staying here you can also benefit from a nearby golf course, the historic Achill Henge, and plenty of activity to discover. The Achill Island itself is the perfect place to spend a holiday where you can unwind as well as learn about local culture, with the historic landmarks of Kildamhnait, Grace O'Malley's Castle, 'The Colony', and much more, you won't be short of discovery here. For a day off the island hop on a ferry at Cloughmore Pier and visit Clare Island, the largest island in Clew Bay, here you can find even more heritage sites, as well as a variety of fun-filled activities such as yoga & mindfulness classes, raft building, orienteering and crafts, providing something for all tastes. Keel is positioned in the perfect place for a tranquil trip to Ireland, encompassed with history and heritage, it's a guaranteed crowdpleaser.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 2 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with open fire.
Utility
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Non-enclosed shared garden with lawn, non-enclosed private patio with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (1)
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John
As for the rest, No towels provided despite the website stating they would be. Property freezing on arrival, no heating on and storage heaters took overnight to heat up, one not working. Small electric heaters were in property but no use for providing real warmth. Had to go out and purchase briquettes and logs in local shop. Power cut, no candles etc in property, again trip to local shop. States on website, shop 0.1 mile, realistically half a mile away Blinds in front room broken on main window and blind on back door is missing. I managed to move main blind manually as there was no privacy. Some lights in kitchen and hall not working. No outside light, very dangerous in the dark. No shower mats, shower and floor slippy and dangerous. No cleaning materials or cloths, only one dish towel in property with a dirty glove under the sink. No instructions on how to get hot sink water on for downstairs, or shower which was not used. The small table in the front room had a loose top and this led to our first cups of tea being spilled, very dangerous. Loose cables hanging down from the tv, again health and safety issue and dangerous to young children etc. A lot of knobs missing from bedroom furniture and kitchen drawers, knife drawer is broken making them difficult to use. I fixed some myself so we could use them. Generally the property felt cold and damp, the upstairs airing cupboard where we eventually located the water heater has a lot of mould in it. We needed the fire going in the fireplace to keep warm despite the storage heaters etc. When we stripped the bed and duvet cover to leave in the utility room as per the instructions we discovered a thread bare duvet, explains part of the reason we were so cold at night. If anyone is interested in following up we took photographs to back our experience up. This is the first time we ever did this and was due the experience we had. We have visited many holiday properties in Ireland and have to say we have always had a positive experience. Unfortunately this trip can not be described as such I don't know if Hogan's check the property prior to putting your name to it?