County Mayo Vacation Rental house: Westport

Restored Old Schoolhouse, West Coast of Ireland, near Westport

County Mayo house rental - Schoolhouse Landscape
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Description House, 220 m²,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 4 Bathrooms
Amenities near the ocean, rural, garden, terrace, TV, DVD
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€1,200 - €1,800/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$1,805 - $2,708/week 
Jackie & Andrew Lohan
+353 (0)87-292 1444
Speaks: English, French, Spanish
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the County Mayo vacation house rental Heritage Holiday Rental Self-Catering 5 Bed 4 bath 8 Adults & 2 Kids.

Situated in wild beautiful countryside on Ireland’s west coast, The Old Red Schoolhouse was built in 1925. The two front doors reveal how the building was originally divided between boys & girls, with walls separating the front yard, the entrance hall, & even the playground! Times have changed however, & the two halves of the Schoolhouse are now fused into a spacious & comfortable holiday home, with 4 double bedrooms, 1 twin bunk room, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, utility, dining, sunroom, living room & stunning entrance hall, ready to welcome you for a relaxing experience in a very special place. Close to Clew Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, there are stunning beaches, sailing, sea fishing & golfing nearby. The lively heritage town of Westport is 5k away & the local country pub a brisk walk away. With underfloor heating throughout an open fire in the double height living room, woodburning stoves in the kitchen, hall & sunroom, it's spacious but very cosy. There's a south facing BBQ deck & garden.
County Mayo house rental - Schoolhouse Landscape

Schoolhouse Landscape
County Mayo house rental - Entrance Hall & Stove

Entrance Hall & Stove
County Mayo house rental - Living Room

Living Room
County Mayo house rental - Sunroom & Garden

Sunroom & Garden
County Mayo house rental - Living Room

Living Room
County Mayo house rental - Dining table from balcony

Dining table from balcony
County Mayo house rental - Bedroom

Bedroom
County Mayo house rental - Ensuite

Ensuite

Location: County Mayo < Ireland

Nearest Airport: Ireland West Knock at 60 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Dublin/Dun Laoghaire at 236 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Westport at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 2 Kilometres
Car: necessary
The surrounding area of Co Mayo is a haven of breathtaking views of Atlantic coastlines, mountains, lakes, rivers and beaches, all within minutes of the property. Kilgallán is only a short drive to the lively, picture postcard town of Westport. Also nearby is the town of Newport and slightly further away, but well worth a visit are Achill Island, Lough Corrib, and the Burren. The Ceide Fields visitor centre and the National Museum of Ireland: Museum of Country Life are less than one hour's drive away. The local landmark of Croagh Patrick is an exhilarating (walking) climb with stunning views of Clew Bay from the top. The drive around the bay to Louisburg and on to Doolough, past Delphi Lodge, to Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord, through Leenane (stop at Hamilton's Pub) and back to Westport to Westport is not to be missed.
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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in County Mayo, Ireland

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Low Season Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 18, 2009 €1,200 - - - - - 1 Week
Christmas Dec 19, 2009 - Jan 8, 2010 €1,800 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (Euros) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Half of Payment required at time of booking, second half and security deposit of €250 required at least 2 weeks before arrival.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in County Mayo, Ireland

Property Type:
  • house (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 220 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
  • near the ocean
Theme:
  • historic
  • luxury
General:
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • refrigerator
  • hob
  • grill
  • washing machine
  • freezer
  • dish washer
  • microwave
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
    Bathroom 2 - Shower, Toilet, Tub
    Bathroom 3 - Shower, Toilet
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 10 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 5 - 2 Twin/ Single
Entertainment:
  • stereo system
  • TV
  • CD
  • DVD
Outside:
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • 10 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • long term renters welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Local Activities:
  • cycling
  • golf
  • tennis
  • wind-surfing
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • walking
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • surfing

Reviews for this vacation house rental in County Mayo, Ireland

Rating
5 out of 5

Fantastic property for family get-together

Siobhan T. Galway, Ireland
Review Submitted: October 31, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
We have just returned from a wonderful long week-end spent in the Old Red School House. We were gathering for a family birthday party and this property was absolutely fantastic for that. Our party of 8 adults and 2 children were easily accommodated in this property, and in great style!
The owners have done a fantastic job on the renovation of this old schoolhouse retaining many of the period features whilst incorporating all of the modern conveniences you could wish for. We particularly enjoyed the light and sense of space in the property.
We spent some of our time walking in the local area (10 minutes walk from the ocean), and took an afternoon drive one day to Achill Island for some spectacular scenery. We had intended to dine out at some of Westport’s great restaurants, but the Schoolhouse was so nice, and so well equipped for entertaining, that we decided to dine in instead.
It is hard to do justice to this property in a review like this. You would really have to experience it to understand how great it is! We didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to return.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Une bien belle demeure

PRADINES FRANCE
Review Submitted: August 18, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
Nous avons passé une semaine délicieuse dans cette école superbement rénovée. Beaucoup d'espace, de belles chambres à coucher, un très bon niveau de confort.
Avons particulièrement apprécié le calme du lieu, la beauté des environs et la gentillesse de l'accueil.
A recommander, sans hésiter !
Anne Pradines - Alsace - France
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Rating
4 out of 5

Schoolhouse Experience

US vactioner St. Louis, Missouri USA
Review Submitted: July 7, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
The Schoolhouse is an excellent property for families wishing to stay together and experience Irish country life.
It's accessible to a variety of west attractions, specifically Down Patrick Head, Ceidge Fields, Galway, Castles, Beach and Achill Island. The renovation of the schoolhouse was absolutely beautiful. It was a shame that the house itself was not clean. The owner was informed and apologized. I would gladly recommend the property, but warn the renters that they may be cleaning the house themselves to feel comfortable.
Owner's Response: This is the first time we have received a complaint about cleanliness and this one was unreasonably fastidious. None-the-less, we reacted immediately, courteously and professionally and followed up with our guests to ensure total satisfaction. While we wish them well, we deem their last comment as wholly unwarranted and are thankful that they are not representative of the many happy holiday rental guests we have had in the past.
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Rating
5 out of 5

School Was Never So Much Fun!

KathyLL Silver Spring, Maryland
Review Submitted: November 17, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
Going to school was never this much fun! My family loved our week at the historic Old Red Schoolhouse. The idyllic country setting was perfect for relaxing, lulled by the occasional lowing of the cattle. We enjoyed long walks along the lane, particularly to Clew Bay. At the same time, we were within driving distance of any number of interesting sights—Kylemore Abbey, Achille Island, and Croagh Patrick. When we wanted to experience the hustle and bustle of an Irish city, we headed for Galway.

We vacationed with another family and the house was ideally arranged to accommodate four adults and five "children" ranging from 14 to 22 years old. The two sitting rooms provided ample space for the younger generation to enjoy board games while the parents read or talked. We cooked often and found the kitchen fully equipped and the large table was perfect for dinner for nine.

I know my family will always treasure our Ireland vacation and we all agree that we definitely want to return to the Old Red Schoolhouse someday.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Just perfect

king55 Silver Spring, MD, USA
Review Submitted: November 13, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
Our two families absolutely loved our stay in the Old Red Schoolhouse. The accommodations were very clean, well maintained, and had every amenity that we could have wanted.

We spent much of our time enjoying the house, the view, long walks around the area. When we ventured out by car, we saw beautiful beaches, lovely towns, historic churches and castles. One of our more challenging adventures was climbing Crough Patrick Mountain which we could see out the back of the house. It was a tough climb, but one of the highlights of our trip.

We couldn't have asked for a better vacation. The owners were delightful in our correspondences and were available to answer all of our questions.

We highly recommend staying at this historic property that has been modernized to satisfy the most discerning visitor.
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