Castle in the Mist
10 guests
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5 bedrooms, 5 beds
5 bathrooms
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Step back to medieval times and be the Lord and Lady of this enchanting castle in the ancient barony of Kilmaine in the county of Mayo. Immerse yourself in tranquility and privacy in the 16 acres of rich, walled pastureland. Take a stroll around the meadows or enjoy a glass of Irish whiskey on the patio. Or head up to the battlements – on a clear day, you can see for miles across to the Partry and the Maamturk Mountains. Inside, you’ll discover the great hall with its huge stone fireplace and beautiful 17th century oak table fit for a banquet. Follow the stairs to the top of the castle and you’ll enter the graceful Lord and Lady’s sitting room filled with antiques and tapestries. The hand-crafted trussed roof was modelled on Dunsoghly Castle and is a masterpiece. We love the bookcase here, inspect it more closely and you’ll find the ladder actually leads to a secret chamber where valuables or prisoners would have been held. This place is full of intrigue. The bedrooms are something to behold too. We adore the room with the large four poster bed ornately hung with silk embroidered drapes. We think this home is... the perfect setting for a romantic holiday, wedding, party or even a conference. Situated 3 kilometres from the village of Kilmaine, the area abounds with natural beauty with the mountains and lakes of Connemara less than an hour away, while the city of Galway is less than 20 kilometres from this abode. There’s plenty of local activities to try including fishing, golf, boat cruises on the lakes and horse riding (just speak to your host and see what they can arrange for you).
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore the charming city of Galway, less than 20 kilometres away
Travel up the winding driveway to your very own castle
Take in the views over West Ireland from the battlements
Get some rest in the four poster bed with its silk drapes
Have a soak in the clawfoot bath after a walk around the castle's meadows
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Home truths
The hall can accommodate up to twenty-five seated
Because of the stairs (80 steps to the top), this home is not suitable for guests with limited mobility
There's a ground floor bedroom
This home is full of historic value but it may also have one or two quirks
Some of the decor and furnishings may not be brand new, but that should not detract from your holiday experience in this unique setting
There's a CD system for listening to your favourite music
Some bedrooms can be twins
Shannon Airport and Dublin's ferry port is around 100 kilometres away
There's a pub 3 kilometres away in Kilmaine, while the nearest restaurant is 9 kilometres away
Westport Beach is 30 kilometres from this home
We recommend hiring a car
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Parking available
Garden
Patio / terrace
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
5 bedrooms, 5 beds
5 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Additional fees
Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire
You can also arrange to have your breakfast cooked each morning – you only need to pay for the food
If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Ireland
The population of the Republic of Ireland sits close to five million, yet in 2019, it welcomed over nine-and-a-half million tourists. Why could that be? It might be tempting to put it down to the naturally friendly disposition of the Irish (one of the most widely known Gaelic phrases, ‘céad míle fáilte’, translates as ‘a hundred thousand welcomes’), but there’s a little more to it than that. With more than...
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 12:00
Departure before 12:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Oliver
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nearly twenty years ago, Oliver and his friend began curating the world's most unique and rustic getaways. Driven by their own unforgettable experience at a chateau, they have grown remarkably since then. Much like Plum, they believe in hand-picked luxury that doesn't break the bank.
Registration or licence number: NA.
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