This little hideaway is perfect if you want to escape from reality for a while but in modern, comfortable surroundings. The lodge is decorated and maintained to an excellent standard, it felt brand new! Even though you are looking out onto the wild Atlantic coast the lodge is cosy and warm inside - brilliant heating and lovely big bed. The decor is so in keeping with the surroundings that when you stand in the kitchen and look out to the deck in the morning and the beach beyond, it all seems to blend together into a lovely serene, seaside atmosphere. We went around the whole of Achill and nearby areas of Westport and didn't see any spot that was as perfectly situated - it really is a gem! And easy to find/get to even though our sat nav wasn't working we found it easily.
Teresa lives next door but is not intrusive and was the perfect host when we experienced any little problems like running out of cooking oil! She was helpful and knowledgeable about the area and lovely to chat to.
Achill Island itself is probably best suited to people who want to do plenty of walking and exploring - you'll definitely need a car. There are various historical sites to see but the best thing is the Wild Atlantic Drive which is exactly as it sounds - wild and exhilirating! There isn't much in the way of shops/pubs/restaurants (although we did go out of season, I imagine it's very different in the peak tourist time) so best to stop off and stock up at one of the larger towns on the way into Achill, then just disappear into the gorgeous cliffs and beaches and enjoy the wild waves and atmospheric views!