About this property
Oileainan is a charming abode settled into the outskirts of the coastal town of Keel. With close by amenities and attractions, this property is ideal for friends and families looking for a getaway to County Mayo. Park off-road and enter into a well-presented property, discovering a light and airy kitchen/diner with a good selection of amenities, allowing guests to cook together, before indulging in a hearty meal at the dining table, with views across the grounds. The sitting room is a lovely spot to enjoy a coffee as you plan the day ahead of you, or when the sun is shining, why not head out into the pretty garden and enjoy the seaside views and salty air as you dine alfresco? When sleep calls, choose between four tasteful bedrooms, serviced by a bathroom and with storage for your belongings. Options include a double with handy en-suite, two further doubles, and a family room with a double and single bed, plus a handy en-suite. Keel is a small village resting on the coast of County Mayo, offering a pub, convenience store, and a golf course where you can try out a game or two. The town also offers ample watersports activities where guests can try out surfing, kayaking, and more, as well as The Achill Experience Aquarium & Visitor Centre, and walks around Keel Lough and Achill-henge. Keel offers a delightful beach ideal for coastal walks and enjoying the salty air, and you will find more pubs and eateries at Dooagh, as well as Purteen Harbour, and beyond this, scenic walks at Cliffs of Croaghaun, Bunafreva Lake, and Slievemore Deserted Village. There is so much to be explored with a stay at Oileainan.
The village of Abbey is situated 7 miles west of Portumna and 11 miles from Loughrea, south east of Galway city on the northern shore of Lough Rea. County Galway’s winner, for three years running, of Ireland’s Tidy Towns competition, the village of Abbey offers two pubs and a supermarket, and a monastery dating back to the 11th Century, from which the village takes its name. Portumna is nearby, offering good fishing and watersports, while the medieval town of Loughrea is host to several shops and pubs, two 4 star hotels, an 18 hole golf course and a lake, renowned for its fishing. Gort, is a medium sized market town on the Galway-to-Ennis Road, situated in a gap between the Slieve Aughty Mountains and the Burren to the south. There is a strong tradition of Irish music in the locality and many pubs stage sessions at night. With the cosmopolitan delights of Galway city and the popular beach at Salthill also within driving distance, this is an ideal touring base.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x family bedroom (1 double and 1 single) with en-suite WC and basin, 2 x double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster.
2 x TV, WiFi and selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, shed and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.3 miles, pub 0.7 miles.
Note: Although this property has beds for 9 guests, the property will currently only cater for 8.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £500.
Please note: This property accepts stays with a minimum duration of 5 nights.