Amenities / Surrounding Area

Amenities

Fishing : sea, river and lake fishing. Boats can be chartered locally

Water sports : sailing, swimming, snorkeling, diving, water skiing and sea kayaking

Walking / Cycling : seashore walks on site and locally. The now famous ‘Greenway’, the route of the old narrow gauge railway line that originally extended from Westport to Achill , has been transformed into a safe cycle/walkway/jogging route with over 30 miles of beautiful coastal countryside. The route passes within easy access of Croibh-inis House (approx 2km ) and extends through Newport onto Mulranny and finally to Achill.

Hill walking: The nearby Nephin mountains and the famous pilgrimage mountain of Croagh Patrick with its sister mountains and Western way will provide a challenge to hill walkers.

Fitness/ Exercise/Relaxation/De-stressing: Holidaying at Croibh-inis House will provide the ideal getaway from the various stresses of daily life. The sea air, unrivalled location with awe inspiring views enveloped in peace and tranquility can only be of therapeutic benefit. The easy access to walkways, jogging routes, cycle routes and open water swimming will be of interest to those who wish to lose weight, maintain general fitness or perhaps improve fitness. Indeed the more serious competitive athlete particularly those who compete in the increasingly popular triathlons will find Croibh-inis and its environs to be a superb training location.

Hide-Away :The house and surrounding lands , provides the ideal destination for those seeking peaceful and tranquil seclusion, without the feeling of isolation. For honeymoon couples, Croibh-inis provides the ultimate romantic setting. Furthermore,it would be of particular interest for those who need to escape from public life be they celebrities or politicians or perhaps for those creative people who wish to write or compose in inspirational peace.

Weather: This is the West of Ireland...come prepared ! It rains here frequently Thats a meteorological fact of life Accept it ! Get on with it ! And you'll enjoy your stay immensely . Therefore, come prepared with full rain gear and waterproof boots in order to enjoy all the area has to offer regardless of the weather.

Historical interest

Westport House was built in 1730 on the ruins of a former castle of the legendary Irish pirate Queen Grace O'Malley. It is one of Ireland's most beautiful historical homes and is open for guided tours..It also incorporates a very popular pirate adventure park and adventure activity centre.

The National Museum of Ireland- Country Life is located just outside Turlough village near Castlebar and is an ideal place for a family to visit. It gives its visitors a unique opportunity to see how the people of Ireland lived between the Great Famine and the 1950's. In addition to the museum galleries and 19th century house, the extensive grounds of Turlough Park feature gardens , woodland walks, a river and a lake all overlooked by an ancient round tower.

The Ceide Fields- Preserved beneath the unspoilt blanket bog , the Ceide Fields are the most extensive Stone Age field systems in the world. Guided walking tours allow the visitor to explore a world unseen for millennia.

Local Entertainment/Eating out/ Pubs/Night life

Westport is the nearest large town and is approx 10 km away.This delightfully laid out town boasts elegant streetscapes and effortlessly friendly character. Not surprising then that it was recently named "best place to live in Ireland " in a competition run by the Irish Times. Westport has an very extensive choice of restaurants, bars and nightclubs and becomes quite busy during the summer and particularly on weekends.

Newport is a smaller town that is approx 7 km away that is equally picturesque but has a smaller number of restaurants and pubs. It is ideal for the ‘quiet drink’ or meal. Located here also is the famous Newport House which is included in the Blue book on Irish restaurants/hotels.

Photos of Immediate Surrounding Area