I can’t recommend this place enough. We booked it for a few days of R&R once the restrictions began to lift and it was spectacular - the isolation and peace of being in the middle of nowhere whilst being incredibly close to Westport at the same time. The photos don’t do the place sufficient justice - it’s incredibly spacious and the bed is supremely comfortable, creating a cozy peaceful lodge that is perfect as a base whatever you want to do in Westport.
Mary greeted us when we arrived and welcomed us from the start. The lodge is separated from the rest of the property and the setup feels incredibly private even though you’re only a few hundred metres from the main entrance. (I would say that if you have any accessibility issues to contact Mary first as the route we took is a teeny bit slippery when it’s rained.) On arrival Mary explained all of the COVID-19 precautions that she had taken in terms of the cabin which was very reassuring (and the rules in place are complete common sense), and left us with the run of the place, complete with fresh eggs, milk, tea, coffee and all that.
It is definitely possible to walk from the cabin to the town centre (and it’s an easy cycle), but in terms of taxis Noel from Staunton Taxis was absolutely brilliant. Very reasonable prices, very flexible and very good to us.
If you want a base to explore Westport but and a home away from home if the weather doesn’t quite go your way - this is it. We’ll be back for a week the next chance we get.