County Mayo - Achill Island - B&Bs
Photos: Five of Achill's Island's best B&Bs — (center) Teach Cruachán, surrounded by (clockwise, from upper left) Realt na Mara, Hy Breasal, West End House, and Grey-Stone House.
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Grey-Stone House, Achill Sound, Achill Island, Co. Mayo;
tel. 098-45717. Set back from the main road at the eastern entrance to
the island, this attractive B&B house is surrounded by well-landscaped
gardens and mountain vistas. Hostess Fiona Lyons offers 4 non-smoking
guestrooms, of which 3 are en suite and 1 is standard. Closed: Nov.-Mar.
€
Hy Breasal, St. Fionans Rd., Achill Sound, Achill Island,
Co. Mayo; tel. 098-45114; e-mail: breasalmayo@hotmail.com.
This modern dormer-style B&B home is a slight turn south off main
road in a quiet residential area, with mountain views in the background.
Hosts Marie and Martin McGreal offer 4 guestrooms, of which 3 are family
rooms; each has an in-room TV. Open all year. € Web site: www.familyhomes.ie
Realt na Mara, Dooagh, Achill Island, Co. Mayo; tel.
098-43005; fax 098-43006; e-mail: info@realtnamara.com.
Perched on the main road in Dooagh village overlooking the bay, this contemporary
non-smoking B&B is one of the island's best, with lots of extras not
normally available in a B&B. Guests enjoy use of a games room, sauna,
gym, Jacuzzi and laundry room. Host Michael Lavelle and family offer 6
guestrooms, each with in-room TV, phone and coffee/tea-maker. Closed:
Nov.-Feb. €
Web site: www.realtnamara.com
Teach Cruachán, Dooagh, Achill Island, Co. Mayo; tel.
098-43301; e-mail teachcruachan@eircom.net. Overlooking
Dooagh Bay, this B&B is on the main road en route to Achill Head.
Hosts Roisin and Michael Lavelle offer 4 guestrooms, each with in-room
TV. This is one of the few area B&Bs with a full-service restaurant
on the premises. For those who do not rent a car, it is a short walk to
the bus stop. Closed: Christmas. €
West Coast House, School Rd., Dooagh, Achill Island,
Co. Mayo; tel./fax 098-43317; e-mail: achillwestcoasthouse@eircom.net.
Panoramic views are the main attraction of this modern ranch-style non-smoking
B&B, set on a hillside overlooking the village, sea and mountains.
Hostess Teresa McNamara offers 5 ground floor guestrooms, each with in-room
TV, coffee/tea-maker, hairdryer, orthopedic beds. Closed: mid-November to March 1. € Web site: www.achillcliff.com/westcoasthouse.htm
West End House, Dooagh, Achill Island, Co. Mayo; tel.
098-43204; e-mail: maymcneill@unison.ie. Situated on the
sea side of the main road with a private entrance to the beach, this attractive
B&B has lots of windows including a conservatory lounge for guests
to enjoy the nearby vistas. Hostess May McNeill offers 3 guestrooms, of
which 1 is a family room. It is a 2-minute walk to the bus stop, for visitors
who do not bring cars. Open all year. € Web site: www.west-end-house.com
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