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Tranquil escape beautiful scenery lakeshore mayo – Home 3888654 House

  • 5 bedrooms
  • 9 sleeps
  • 7 nights min stay

Tranquil escape beautiful scenery lakeshore mayo – Home 3888654

  • House
  • 5 bedrooms
  • sleeps 9
  • 7 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 32 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

Pontoon House is a purpose built, 4 star Failte Ireland approved, self catering luxury accommodation situated in Pontoon, Co. Mayo in the West of Ireland and sleeps 9 people. It is a traditional stone dormer bungalow situated on a 1 acre elevated site overlooking Lough Cullin and nestled between the Nephin and Ox mountains just outside Pontoon, Co. Mayo. The house enjoys views that are some of the most scenic and spectacular in Ireland. This purpose built 4- star self catering accommodation offers all modern luxuries together with comfort and style and is an ideal base for exploring Co. Mayo and other areas in the West of Ireland including counties Clare, Galway, Sligo and Donegal.

Pontoon House, tastefully designed is set on a rocky outcrop overlooking Lough Cullin with nature's backdrop of a granite hill, boulders, heather, silver birch, mountain ash and offering panoramic views from the house.

The bedrooms have stunning views of the lakes, their islands and mountains.

Lough's Conn and Cullin which are located in an angler's paradise.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Crib

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: King bed
    Bedroom 3: Full bed
    Bedroom 4: King bed
    Bedroom 5: Twin bed
    Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Full bath, 3 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 17:00, 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).

Damage deposit: ($163.27) €150.00
Smoking
Please contact the owner

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

Check-in date

House rules

Electricity, heating, broadband & laundry are inclusive in the price.

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About the owner

Paddy M.
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
28 Feb 2024
Years listed:
13
Based in:
Ireland
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
68 reviews

Excellent
66
Very Good
2
Average
0
Poor
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Terrible
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“The tranquility of the west of Ireland at its best.”

Reviewed 5 May 2023

A very well designed and built house maintained to a high standard to ensure maximum comfort for visitors.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Thanks Malcolm for your lovely review, look forward to seeing you all again for a return visit to the West. Best, Paddy & Emer.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“The reality is photographs don't lie”

Reviewed 11 Sep 2022

The family has just returned from a 9 day stay at Pontoon House. This was a holiday that was originally booked in 2020 before Covid changed everything. Where do I start, I opened the door stood in th… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks Yvonne for your lovely review, great to hear everyone enjoyed their stay and that new memories were made especially by the youngsters. Best. Paddy & Emer.

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“Great House, lovely part of Ireland”

Reviewed 23 Aug 2022

The house is great, a good size with an impressive garden. Kitchen is well equipped, rooms are a good size and there was plenty of room for the six of us. The location is rural and isolated, which m… More

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Response from the owner Hi Siobhan many thanks for you review, lovely to hear you all enjoyed yourselves and it looks like the week was action packed. We look forward to hosting you again if that works for you. Best & thanks. Paddy & Emer.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Rural escape in a dream house”

Reviewed 28 Apr 2022

We have been regular visitors to Pontoon House since Paddy first started renting it out many years ago. It is in a beautiful rural location surrounded by gorgeous views of the Logh below. The house ha… More

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“Superb House and location”

Reviewed 14 Apr 2022

Just back from my second time staying at Pontoon House. Superb house in a stunning location. Best place to make great holiday memories with family and friends. Highly recommend Pontoon House.

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“Big family house in a stunning location”

Reviewed 15 Sep 2020

We have been staying in this fabulous house with another close family group for many years. It has always provided us and our children and young adults with a perfect base for our holidays in Mayo. Th… More

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Response from the owner Hi Ronnie, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a fabulous review and sincere apologies for my delay in getting back to you. As ever looking forward to your return visit. Take care. Best. Paddy & Emer.

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“Cruzy”

Reviewed 29 Aug 2020

We had booked this property after reading brilliant reviews posted prior and we were not disappointed. The property was home from home, equipped with everything families would need and more. The prope… More

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Response from the owner Hi Neil, Apologies some how I missed your review. Many thanks for your very welcome review and glad to hear everything worked out well for your holidays. I hope we get a chance in the future to look after you and your family again. Best. Paddy.

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“Fantastic house in beautiful quiet location”

Reviewed 14 Aug 2020

Pontoon House presents a perfect opportunity to get away from it all to the quiet Mayo countryside. This lovely house is very well presented, has a great layout and plenty of space, and is well equipp… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks Cathal & Clare for taking the time to leave such an informative review. It is very much appreciated as it helps future guests to get a feel for Pontoon House and it’s location. We hope we get the opportunity to host your family again. All the best, Paddy & Emer.

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“Peaceful, tranquil luxury”

Reviewed 10 Nov 2019

I visited this beautiful place in oct/nov 2019 with 9 family members from 11ys to 83yrs. Booking and communication from the owners were great.. The views of rugged Mayo and Pontoon from the front of t… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much Sarah for your heartfelt review. Glad to hear the whole family relaxed and enjoyed the tranquility of Pontoon House and the surrounding area. We would be delighted to see you back if the opportunity arises. All the best, Paddy & Emer.

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“Excellent house with great views”

Reviewed 5 Oct 2019

Thank you Paddy for the use of Pontoon House... it was perfect for the four of us, modern, very comfortable and had all the mod cons... home from home. I only wish that the salmon had been so accommod… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks John for taking the time to leave your lovely review, we look forward to your next trip and hopefully the salmon will be more accommodating!!!! All the best, Paddy & Emer.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Paddy (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?

Send Paddy (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 Paddy (the owner)?

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 Paddy the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Paddy (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 Paddy (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from Paddy (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?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Paddy (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 Paddy (the owner) before booking?

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?

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?

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?

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?

You’ll need to contact Paddy (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?

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?

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 Paddy (the owner) a message.

If Paddy (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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