Fiona’s place is exactly as it looks in the photos. It was spotlessly clean and the bed was lovely and comfortable. It was easy to find and the setting is just beautiful. The surrounding garden is a pleasure to wake up to. It’s really quiet and there are lovely walks nearby which will take you to the lake if you fancy it. The stove will heat the place up really quickly so it’s lovely and toasty no matter what the weather.
It’s ideal for a quiet location from which to explore all the beautiful surrounding countryside. It’s about an hour to Achill Island and the National Park, which is lovely for day trips nearby. You also have access to the Great Western Greenway at Achill if you fancy renting bikes and cycling or walking to Westport or even part of the way. This is a the longest off road walking and cycling track in Ireland and a lovely way to spend a day if you like to be active and want to take in the beautiful countryside at your leisure.
We got a chance to see the pottery workshop next door which was very interesting, so that’s also worth checking out if you like pottery. Fiona was a perfect host: good at communicating, friendly and available to give suggestions if needed. Kitchen facilities all in perfect order if you want to do your own cooking there. Ballina is really nearby (about 20 minutes) and has all the shops you could possibly need if want have forgotten anything or want to cook at home. The internet is perfectly fast for watching movies.