Cartron Cottage

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<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>9</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a kitchen with white appliances and a wooden ceiling at Cartron Cottage in Ballintober
a dining room with a table and a tv at Cartron Cottage in Ballintober
a white house with a stone wall at Cartron Cottage in Ballintober
a bedroom with two beds and a lamp on a table at Cartron Cottage in Ballintober
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Cartron Cottage

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Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
9 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site

Situated in Ballintober in the Mayo region, with Ballintubber Abbey nearby, Cartron Cottage features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 13 km from Race Course Ballinrobe, 18 km from Westport Train Station and 21 km from National Museum of Ireland - Country Life. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Partry House. This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballintober, like cycling and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Clew Bay Heritage Centre is 22 km from Cartron Cottage, while Ballymagibbon Cairn is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ireland West Knock Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
High score for Ballintober
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katie
    Bermuda Bermuda
    “Incredible host! Unexpected highlight of stay. Immaculate cottage, great location. Closer to Westport than expected. A quick 15m in car. So easy to get about but retain the peace and quiet of surroundings.”
  • Pieter
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Owner Katleen is absolutely a fabulous host. She was waiting for us, when we arrived, so no hassle with keys. She explained everything of the house to us. Everything of good quality, especially the beds, we slept wonderful. This was the best...”
  • Robbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very cosy, brought back lovely memories of my great aunts home in 70,s Donegal and the fact Kathleen left it as her late aunt left it. Made us realise we rely too much on what we don't need. Also a lovely turf fire in a stove waiting and...”
  • Michael
    Ireland Ireland
    “One of the friendliness hosts I have ever met. Warm welcome and warm departure. Quiet country cottage with scenic views and close to some of the best views of the Mayo coastline. Alot of traditional items in the house, a throughback to a house...”
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Kathleen is a delightful friendly host. A good stock of food was provided along with tea, some home made bread and a roaring peat fire. A lovely welcome for tired travellers.”
  • Domenic
    Germany Germany
    “Kathleen, die Gastgeberin, ist sehr freundlich und stellte uns bereits bei Ankunft ein selbstgebackenes Brot mit Marmelade, einige Lebensmittel und Getränke parat. Der Ofen war an und sie begrüßte uns persönlich. Ebenso verabschiedete sie uns...”
  • Reiner
    Germany Germany
    “Das Haus ist sehr liebevoll und detailreich eingerichtet. Wir wurden von der Gastgeberin persönlich empfangen, mit Feuer im Kamin, selbstgebackenem Brot, selbstgemachter Marmelade und einer Flasche Wein sowie Süßigkeiten für die Kinder überrascht....”
  • Thomas
    France France
    “L'emplacement du logement pour la pêche sur les lacs Irlandais, l'accueil et la sympathie de Kathleen.”
  • Jose
    Spain Spain
    “La anfitriona. La limpieza. El equipamiento. El paisaje.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 84,214 reviews from 21140 properties
21140 managed properties

Company information

At Sykes Holiday Cottages, we offer our customers the ability to book a huge range of over 22,000 holiday cottages to rent across the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Each one of the holiday cottages has been personally-inspected by a Sykes Holiday Cottages property expert and is priced fairly and affordably. The diverse selection of cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland means there is something for everyone, from pet-friendly cottages and large holiday homes to cottages with hot tubs, you'll find it through Sykes. We use our 30-years' experience to match our customers with their dream holiday cottage, so what are you waiting for? Find out what we can offer you

Property information

This single-storey property consists of an open-plan living space with a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, dining seating for four and a sitting area with TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a double and a twin bedroom, along with a shower room. Outside, there is a rear, side and front garden with tables and chairs, a parasol and off-road parking for three cars. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Apologies, no pets, and no smoking. For your convenience, there is a shop with 1.6 miles and a pub within 1.7 miles. Cartron Cottage is a charming escape for a countryside stay in County Mayo. It would also be the perfect setting for a bridal party getting ready for the big day, or perhaps for a couples romantic honeymoon.

Neighbourhood information

Ballintubber is a small village in Mayo known for Ballintubber Abbey. This quaint community is set against the Partry Mountains, ideal for walkers. Corley's Bar serves home-cooked meals and local ales, and a gas station and convenience store are nearby. Lough Carra, perfect for a stroll and picnic, and Moore Hall offer rich woodlands just outside the village. A scenic drive leads to Westport House and Saleen Lake. Castlebar is a great place to relax and enjoy nature. You can stroll or picnic in Mayo Peace Park and Castlebar Greenway. Rua Cafe and Delicatessen has sandwiches, salads, and pastries. House of Plates is a formal restaurant. With many restaurants and bars, you can relax after a day of sightseeing.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cartron Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Cartron Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Cartron Cottage

    • Cartron Cottage is 0.8 miles from the centre of Ballintober. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Cartron Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Cartron Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Cartron Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing

    • Check-in at Cartron Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Cartron Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Cartron Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.