Killeen Cottage
Self-Catering Accommodation (Rental)
Doonadoba, Ballycastle,
County Mayo, Ireland
Newly built 3 bedroomed house in picturesque location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, only 4 miles from the town of Ballycastle on the North Mayo coastline.
Surrounded by beautiful, sandy beaches and offering magnificent views of Downpatrick Head and the Donegal coastline, this holiday home will make you wish you could stay for longer as you savour the peace and tranquillity of the area and the soft sea breeze across the evening tide.
Located close to the owner's home, this house is fully furnished with all mod cons and is only a 5 minute drive from Lacken Beach.
Accommodation
- 3 Bedrooms - sleeps 6
- Cot provided
- Sitting room with open fire
- Kitchen fully fitted - all mod cons
- Towels & bed linen supplied
- Central heating
- Sorry No Pets Allowed
Local Attractions
- Downpatrick Head - the spectacular sea-stack 'Dún Briste' which was separated from the mainland in 1893. There is a viewing stand at Downpatrick Head to view the many breeds of birds which nest on Dún Briste
- A few minutes drive to Kilcummin Strand where General Humbert and his French troops landed during the historic 1798 rebellion
- Visit 'Céide Fields' Interpretive Centre 8km west of Ballycastle - the oldest Stone Age settlement in Europe. There you can see stone age farm settlements, preserved beneath the wild blanket bog, with old landscapes of stone walled dwellings and megalithic tombs. There are guided tours and a short film on the area
Amenities
- Nearby Ballycastle has a number of small shops, pubs, coffee shop, hotel/restaurant and a craft shop which is open during summer months
Activities
- Rock fishing and river fishing. Deep sea angling
- Scuba Diving - Lacken, Ballycastle and Belderrig are very popular with scuba divers, all of which have excellent diving conditions
- Hill walking
- Horse riding nearby
- Swimming at nearby Lacken and Ross beaches and many other locations. Outdoor rock pool in Belderrig. Modern indoor swimming pool in Ballina
- 30 mins drive to Ballina where you can stroll in Belleek Woods, go fishing on the River Moy, take the children to Tumble Jungle (kiddies indoor adventure activities) and enjoy the variety of shops, restaurants etc
- Golf - 18 hole Championship Courses in Belmullet, Ballina and Enniscrone
- Foxford Woollen Mills and Visitor Centre
- Turlough Park House and Museum of Country Life, Castlebar
Within Easy Reach
- Killala - 12 miles
- Ballina - 30 mins
- Castlebar - 75 mins
- Knock Shrine & Knock International Airport - 90 mins
Weekly Rates
- euro450 - 1st May to 1st Sept
- euro300 - 1st Sept to 30th April
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