Old Mike's Cottage – Home 170562 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 5 nights min stay
Old Mike's Cottage – Home 170562
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 5 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 15 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Ask about pets
Description from owner
Description
Traditional rural cottage to rent in the heart of Mayo.
Located along the coast road to Leenane in the town land of Liscarney, this traditional-type cottage is ideally situated for a relaxing break, or an adventurous change.
Recently updated it includes modern convenience without compromising the traditional features of the building.
It has been in the same family for four generations, and now provides guests with a comfortable homely base from which to explore West Mayo and Connemara.
The town of Westport has a wide range of shops, restaurants, pubs and bars, and is alive with traditional music and Irish heritage. There are also good fishing rivers and lakes within easy reach, including the Erriff River, approximately 8 kilometers away, the Delphi River, approximately 12 kilometers away in the Doolough Valley and Moher Lake with boat rental directly on your door step.The lake is stocked twice yearly so fresh water brown trout is a daily possibility to the avid fisherman.
There are two adventure centres 17 kilometres away catering for all who want to use up some energy. You can go hillwalking, road and mountain biking from the cottage and climbing Croagh Patrick is of course a must!
Further details
Strictly no smoking in house.
Pets considered.
Pets are not allowed to be left unattended in the house at any time, go into bedrooms or lie on furniture. Please bring all necessary bedding, towels etc for your pet. Any damage or extra cleaning involved will be chargeable. Fouling on the grounds must be cleaned up immediately.
€100 to secure booking if booked before eight weeks, if less than eight weeks then full amount is due.
Balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival
Further details indoors
Old Mike's Cottage offers a welcome break from telephones and internet access.
There is traditional a living room with multi fuel stove in the original large open fireplace. Three bedrooms include an open loft and further to this is a cailleach bed (a bed in an alcove).This opening off the kitchen area was very common in thatched cottages in the west of Ireland .This alcove was often the sleeping quarters of the old woman of the house hence the name cailleach (old lady).
From her bed she was able to maintain a certain amount of discipline and exercise some discipline over children in a mother's absence. She was also kept within the family circle and was party to most family activities.
Further details outdoors
The original door is a half door. The half door was a wonderfully practical solution to an everyday problem. Air was needed in the houses because of the lack of ventilation, the numbers of people who lived in them, the amount of cooking, the open fire, etc. Opening the door would have allowed the hens and the pig to wander into the kitchen so the half-door was invented whereby the top half could be opened independently of the lower half. The half door became an important part of the social life of the occupants of the house. At any moment a neighbour could put his/her head across the half door for a chat or the occupant could stand inside the door, resting on it, and smoke a pipe of tobacco.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
- Crib
Bed & bathroom
- 3 Full beds, 2 Twin beds, 1 Crib
- 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Grill
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Linen provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Ann H.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 23 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Based in:
- Ireland
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 27 reviews
Excellent
27 reviews
- Excellent
- 25
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Had a great time will be back”
Titch Hi all 5th time staying at old mike cottage had a great time always loads to do great pubs and coffee shops or cook for yourself at the cottage everything is there for you and a lovely cosy fire… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Therese. It was great to have you all again. Delighted you are still enjoying all that Westport has to offer. Max will miss ye!!
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“Relaxing, characterful cottage”
We had a very enjoyable week at Mikes Cottage. The property is ideally located for exploring the west of Ireland, with Westport just 10 minutes away. Craagh Patrick, Leenaun, Killary Harbour, Kylemore Abbey, Westport House and achill Island are all worth a visit with plenty of places to stop enroute. Further afield, take a day to explore Connemara, Lettermullan, Roundstone, Ballyconneely and Clifden. The house is very comfortable and is well equipped. There is plenty of space for socialising both inside and outside with lovely views of Croagh Patrick from the patio area. The Cottage has been tastefully renovated, maintaining lots of originality that is enhanced by touches of original art and handmade crafts throughout. The owner, Ann, was available by phone to answer any questions we had during our stay.
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“Spacious and cosy traditional cottage”
We loved out stay in Old Mike's Cottage - beautifully decorated traditional Irish house but with modern conveniences to make for a very comfortable stay - washing machine and dryer, log burner et… More
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“So irish .”
Old Mike is perfect, nice, warm, quiet, fully equiped, spacious and very charming. It's like staying in a friend's home. We had a lovely stay there,Max the dog is really nice. Westport… More
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“A little piece of heaven on earth”
Wow what a beautiful cottage. We were totally blown away by how spacious it was. The decor was beautiful and cottage was immaculately clean. Plenty of board games and toys for the kids. It had all the… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your very positive comments. We do try hard to make the cottage inviting. Delighted that the children enjoyed the toys and games. Max is always Popular with our guests. He is a great asset to us. We would be delighted for you and your family to return sometime.
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“Old Mikes Cottage. Home from home”
What a great place to stay. Has everything you need and more. Great setting/Location. Will be back for sure.
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Response from the owner We are delighted you liked Old Mikes Cottage. Thank you for staying with us. We will be happy to have you back.
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“Holidays in Old Mikes Cottage”
It was very good holidays of one week with our two kids in old Mike's cottage. The cottage is very comfortable, in a beautiful place, near Westport and Croach Patrick. Thank's a lot Ann! We … More
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Response from the owner Catherine. We are delighted that you had a good holiday. Easter is always a good time to visit. The little lambs in the fields are a great source of joy to the children. Glad also that it was well equipped for your boys. Kind Regards. Ann
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“Restful, restorative and rejuvenating. The perfect get away destination”
We have stayed here numerous times and love coming back. It’s like stepping back to a cherished time but with all the modern amenities that you need. There is a warm ambience here that permeates… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Kathleen and family. It was great to see you again and we are delighted that you have gone home rested. We will be happy to have you back anytime.
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“Perfect family stay”
Situated on a perfect spot near Westport, with a beautiful view on de Croag Patrick, a great stay for our family of 4. It,s an old cottage but is perfectly restored and meets modern standard. A very f… More
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Response from the owner Marc and Ellen . It was a pleasure to have you and your lovely children staying. Ann
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“Beautiful cottage”
Old Mike’s is a comfortable, well-equipped and beautiful cottage which had been thoughtfully prepared for guests - there was everything we could have wanted. The famous as very lovable Max was a… More
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Response from the owner Shirley . Thank you for your kind review. Glad you found the house well equipped. Yes Max is a great ambassador for us. We would be delighted to see you back anytime. Ann
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Ann (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Ann (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Ann (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Ann the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Ann (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Ann (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Ann (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Ann (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Ann (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Ann (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Ann (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Ann (the owner) a message.
If Ann (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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