Charming Country House Near Scenic Westport Town

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4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

12 guests

3 nights minimum

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Drive down our little boreen, through the canopy of trees, to the gates of 'Teach Mo Chroi', a fresh friendly country home overlooking the Partry Mountains and Croagh Patrick. Our boreen, Irish for tiny one-lane road, is just a 1/4 mile off N84 and midway between Castlebar and Ballinrobe Town. Only a 15 minute drive into Westport, a bustling seaside town on the Atlantic's Clew Bay, an hour to Galway City, and 25 minutes to Cong Village, home to Ashford Castle and The Quiet Man Cottage. 'Teach Mo Chroi' meaning 'Home of My Heart', is set upon an acre of meadowland amidst the farmland of Cartronbower, Ballintubber, where your nearest neighbor is likely to be the cow or sheep in a nearby field. There's nothing quite as nice as awakening to the birdsong on a fine summer morning. Relax with a ...Drive down our little boreen, through the canopy of trees, to the gates of 'Teach Mo Chroi', a fresh friendly country home overlooking the Partry Mountains and Croagh Patrick. Our boreen, Irish for tiny one-lane road, is just a 1/4 mile off N84 and midway between Castlebar and Ballinrobe Town. Only a 15 minute drive into Westport, a bustling seaside town on the Atlantic's Clew Bay, an hour to Galway City, and 25 minutes to Cong Village, home to Ashford Castle and The Quiet Man Cottage. 'Teach Mo Chroi' meaning 'Home of My Heart', is set upon an acre of meadowland amidst the farmland of Cartronbower, Ballintubber, where your nearest neighbor is likely to be the cow or sheep in a nearby field. There's nothing quite as nice as awakening to the birdsong on a fine summer morning. Relax with a cup of tea on the patio beside sunlit mountains; or pluck a novel from the book shelves and settle in for a good read. When night falls, the sky is transformed into a visual feast of stars! The house is in an ideal location for touring the West of Ireland. Whether you've an hour or the day, consider visiting these worthwhile nearby offerings: 12th Century Ballintubber Abbey, Ballinrobe Horseraces, Heneghans Heritage Centre, Ashford Castle’s Boat Cruises, The Ceide Fields, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Westport House & Country Park Amusements, The Fjords at Killary Harbor, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Galway City, the spectacular cliffs and superb beaches of Achill Island, or for a special treat learn to fly a hawk at Ashford Castle's Falconry School. For the thrill seekers and outdoorsmen, try the unique challenges offered at the Killary Adventure Center. Teach Mo Chroi' is a family friendly home with many desirable features to its credit; providing excellent accommodations to large groups, for reunions, anniversaries, and special family gatherings. There is ample parking for 6 vehicles. The house is equipped with US 110v outlets as well as the standard Irish 220v, so bring along your Ipods, etc. For the film buff, relax and enjoy a slection from our more than 30 Irish Films on DVD or take advantage of our Wireless Internet for your laptop or smart phone. From the spacious kitchen to the warm inviting living room, every room is large and comfortable. The Master Bedroom is en suite with a King bed and walk-in closet. All bedrooms are fitted with ultra plush US mattresses. The Extra large Dbl Bedroom has 2 Queen beds and TV w/DVD-VCR. Two additional Bedrooms host a Queen & Single bed in each. There are 2 more bathrooms with tub and shower units as well as a large utility room w/washer and dryer. Great water pressure throughout the home. Cartronbower boreen serves as a walking route to many of the locals because its peaceful and rarely traveled. Wander down its winding path and you're likely to encounter cows, horses, or donkeys in the surrounding fields, each known to enjoy a carrot or apple from a friendly passerby. In early Spring, the fields are alive with the sights and sounds of baby lambs, a vision to behold for children and adults alike. A portion of the front garden is a soccer/gaelic football field complete with 2 netted goals. Additionally, there's a paved area for basketball with 2 backboards, child's swing set, and a patio complete with furniture and BBQ Grill. More

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House Rules

Pets Allowed: No

Smoking Allowed: No

Kid Friendly: Yes

Guests must be 25 years old to make a booking. We do not allow large groups of singles for things like Hen (Bachelorette) or Stag Parties. Only 12 people plus 1 infant can stay in the house. The rental rate is the same even with fewer guests staying. Our 3 NIGHT MINIMUM is listed as the WEEKEND NIGHT FEE. The Weekend Night Fee is for ANY 3 night stay (Mid-Week or Weekend). The Nightly Fee is for nights 4-6. Weekly Rates are listed by season. Extra nights (8+) are further reduced, see Rate Notes.

Bathrooms

1 Attached (ensuite), 2 Full baths

About the Owner

Karla G

Languages spoken:English

Response Rate:100%

Response Time:Within a few hours

Listed Since:August 2011

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shanemT7650VD

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Reviewed 5 August 2020

Ideal spot for exploring Mayo with young family.

My young family and I really enjoyed our holiday in Teacht Mó Craoí. The house had plenty of room for entertaining our three kids - with a large garden area complete with football nets and a swing set. The house was spotless and serenely quiet...More

Date of stay: August 2020

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Melanie W

County Cork, Ireland

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Reviewed 4 August 2020 via mobile

Fantastic staycation base!!

Thanks to Covid, we decided to staycation in Mayo this year. Knowing the weather can be at best predictably changeable, we wanted to ensure we had a good comfortable base to come back to each evening after cycling or walking. Teach mo Chroi was just...More

Date of stay: August 2020

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BarnetBound

North Finchley, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 17 August 2019 via mobile

We miss it already.....

What a find! Absolutely everything has been thought of for visitors. A beautiful house, beautiful grounds and an ideal base for travelling around Mayo. Booking was stress free, instructions regarding our stay and use of house and appliances were clear and readily accessible. Would definitely...More

Date of stay: August 2019

Thank BarnetBound

Thank you for your kind words. It’s a pleasure to host families like yours. Please come and stay again if the opportunity arises.

Nursemaryw

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Reviewed 26 June 2019

Beautiful home away from home

This is our 3rd stay in this wonderful home. Plenty of room for myself and my Dad and several of my Irish cousins who spend time with us while there. Wonderful large kitchen for cooking family dinners and Irish breakfasts, great view out of the...More

Date of stay: May 2019

Thank Nursemaryw

Thank you Mary we appreciate your return business. The seated shower en-suite remodel was intended to assist our older guests and anyone wanting a relaxed shower with added space. We look forward to your return in 2021.

Kathleen S

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Reviewed 11 August 2018 via mobile

Mayo magic

Fantastic spacious cottage just outside Ballintubber, near Westport. Scenery amazing. Absolutely perfect in every way. Looking forward to going back

Date of stay: August 2018

Thank Kathleen S

Thank you we aim to please our guests. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

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Reviewed 12 May 2018

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Date of stay: May 2018

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susanallsopp

Greater London, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 6 April 2018

Mrs

A fab stay in a beautiful home. Our two families had a blissful stay, a great house with plenty of facilities and space outside for the kids to play and to enjoy the best Easter Egg Hunt ever! Both Karla and Maura were very helpful...More

Date of stay: April 2018

Thank susanallsopp

Thank you for staying with us, we know there are many properties to choose from. The donkeys are everyone’s favorite, even mine. Family gatherings were foremost in our mind when we built our home, so it’s nice that you enjoyed your stay the way it...More

redicain

Channahon, Illinois

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Reviewed 23 August 2017

Home Away From Home

I chose this home because it was near my cousins. It worked out perfectly! The caretaker, Maura, met us in town so we could follow her to the house. She gave us a simple and thorough tour and was kind enough to give us some...More

Date of stay: August 2017

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Christine C

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Reviewed 14 August 2017 via mobile

Excellent stay in Mayo

Teach mo chroi was the perfect home base for exploring Mayo and Galway. Our family of 7 (ranging in age from 9 to mid 70s) loved the spaciousness of the home; we never felt cramped and appreciated that everything was on one floor. The kitchen...More

Date of stay: July 2017

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ochow1

Bartlett, Illinois

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Reviewed 11 July 2017

WOW

Your cottage is amazing! Pictures cannot give it true justice. There was plenty of room for everyone even the kitchen could seat eleven of us comfortably. But the best part was the views from the back yard, it was breathtaking. Your hostess Moira does an...More

Date of stay: June 2017

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Amenities

Pets Allowed: No

Smoking Allowed: No

Kid Friendly: Yes

DVD Player

Alarm Clock

Grill

Books

Ceiling Fans

Central Heating

Suitable For Children Under 5

Dishwasher

Dryer

Fireplace

Freezer

Refrigerator

Highchair

Internet Access

Iron

Kettle

Linens Provided

Local Guides/Maps

Microwave

Mountain Views

Outdoor Dining Area

Paper Towels Provided

Patio

Playground

Private Garden

Cable/satellite TV

Secure Parking

Shared Garden

Stereo System

Cooker

Telephone

Toaster

Towels Provided

TV

VCR

Washer

Wi-Fi

Rural/Countryside Retreats

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About the neighbourhood

The home is situated upon an acre of meadowland in the small countryside village of Ballintubber Co. Mayo. Home to the Historic 12th Century Ballintubber Abbey, our local parish church. The house known as Teach Mo Chroi' meaning 'Home of My Heart' is in a splendid location for touring the West of Ireland. We are only a short easy drive into any one of 3 Towns; Westport, Castlebar, & Ballinrobe. Just 15 minutes East of Scenic Seaside Westport town, 10 minutes South of Castlebar town, & 10 minutes North of Ballinrobe town. Slightly further at 25 minutes is Ashford Castle in Cong Village and an hour away is Galway city.

Getting around

Trains and buses are available from Dublin Airport & City to Castlebar Town 10 mins from the property. Buses are also available from Shannon Airport connecting in Galway City.

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