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Bay View House - terrace with blankets to enjoy that fantastic backdrop

Bay View House - Whiskey Lounge with amazing Clew Bay views

Bay View House - lots of space to gather on the terrace for a special event

Bay View House - Clare Island from above

Bay View House - plenty of inside dining for all guests

Bay View House, Clare Island, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland

7 - 22 7 Bed 24 Dining

Holiday house on Clare Island sleeping 22 with spectacular sea views, ideal for family holidays and wedding celebrations

Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends. Bay View House, Clare Island, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland, sleeps 7 - 22 in 7 bedrooms.

This is an idyllic island destination on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. Bay View House, a holiday house on Clare Island, is only a short ferry ride from the mainland yet feels a million miles away from the strains of modern life. Park up at Roonagh Quay, get on board and escape to this little corner of bliss. A great choice for friends, multi generation families and intimate weddings for 65 or fewer guests.

The property has undergone some fantastic changes recently with a brand new state of the art kitchen and dining room to enhance the fabulous existing living spaces. There is also a small business centre with pc and printer for anyone who can't quite leave work behind. The Whiskey Lounge is an elegant stylishly designed room with classic Chesterfield sofas, a lovely place to sit by the wood burning stove, chat and be awed and inspired by the Clew Bay views. Bay View has its own cosy Irish bar with a snug and open fires as well as a pool table.

Catering options are also available, including pizza or lobster evenings, and catering for events.

Luxury bedrooms are inspired by the different seasons on Clare Island. Contemporary soft furnishings and muted tones make for indulgent comfortable rooms with opulent occasional furniture. All are en suite. The ground floor double with en suite is suitable for anyone less mobile.

To make the most of Clare Island's fresh air and panoramic outlook, opt for the terrace seating and barbecue area, complete with blankets to keep the chill off. Opportunities for walking include climbs up to Knockmore and Knocknavean as well as routes that allow visitors to experience the whole island and look out for passing dolphins and whales. Clare Island's sandy beach has safe and shallow waters, ideal for a family day out. Take a day trip to Westport known for its many festivals and cultural events or explore other islands in the vicinity on a sea safari. And revel in the traditional music culture, great Irish food and drinks and getting to know the island's inhabitants.

Facilities

Dog Friendly

Well behaved dogs are welcome.

Disabled Facilities

No specific facilities but there is a ground floor bedroom with en suite facilities.

WiFi

WiFi is available.

Kitchen

Modern, fully equipped self catering kitchen includes all mod cons. Separate commercial kitchen for events such as weddings.

Dining Room

Beautifully decorated dining room with two large dining tables catering for 22. Large covered terrace with seating, barbecue for al fresco meals.

Sitting Room

Spacious Whiskey lounge with luxury Chesterfield sofas and huge windows looking out to Clew Bay, open fire, local books of interest

TV and Music Facilities

TV and sound system on the terrace. 2 TVs in the bar and in house sound system connecting to Spotify and You Tube.

Games Room

Pool table and games area in the bar.

Heating and Open Fires

Centrally heated. Open fire in the bar, wood stove in the lounge.

Bedrooms

Sleeps 22 in 7 bedrooms including kings and bunks, including a family room for 4 and a children's bunk room for 6. 1 ground floor double en suite.

Linen

Quality bed linen and bathroom towels are included.

Bathrooms

All bedrooms have en suite facilities, reception bathrooms, ladies and gents bathrooms in the bar area

Children's Facilities

Travel cot and high chair can be provided. Bunk room for 6 children.

Outdoor

Large terrace with undercover seating, barbecue, blankets and sound system. More picnic benches below.

Swimming Pool

There is no pool, but blue flag sandy beaches 300 meters away / private swimming coves close by

Parking

Guests can bring a car to the island for a week long stay only and park to the side of the house. Parking at Roonagh Pier otherwise.

Smoking

No smoking inside. You may smoke on the terrace.

Booking Information

Prices in euros. Check in from 5pm, check out by 11am. A security deposit of 500 euros is required before arrival. Smoking permitted outside on the terrace only. Cars only allowed on the island for a 7 day stay or longer. Parties to be requested in advance. Cleaning fee charged.

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Location

Clare Island on the Wild Atlantic Way. 15 minute ferry ride from Roonagh Quay, Co Mayo. Westport is 30 minutes from the ferry terminal. Dublin is 3 hours 40 minutes. Ireland West Airport is 1 hour.

There is a bus service between Louisburgh and Roonagh Pier.
Westport.
Louisburgh Town.
O Malley’s Food Store is a short distance from Bay View House. It is recommended that visitors do their main shop on the mainland. If on foot a car will collect your baggage and shopping.
Bay View House has its own in house traditional Irish bar. Anchor Bar & Bistro is located 200 metres down the road.
Ireland West Airport in County Mayo.

Contact Owner

Carl O Grady

+353 (0)87 410 8706

Capnagower, Westport, F28 XY60

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