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Providing river views, Riverside House in Newport provides accommodations, a garden, a terrace, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. There's a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There's a picnic area and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. At the bed and breakfast, all units include a outdoor furniture. All rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom, while selected rooms come with a balcony and some have inner courtyard views. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental, or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. For guests with children, the bed and breakfast offers outdoor play equipment. Rockfleet Castle is 4.5 miles from Riverside House, while Westport Train Station is 8.2 miles away. The nearest airport is Ireland West Knock Airport, 33 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Newport
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    breakfast was lovely in a characterful room, perfectly served by the lovely hostess and touches like home made sauces and bread, wonderful
  • Renae
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved staying here! It’s a beautiful property, the host was friendly & helpful, the breakfast was excellent & the location was lovely.
  • Markus
    Austria Austria
    The place is very cute and the hostess was absolutely amazing and welcoming! She showed us around and gave us valuable insights for our travels. The food was very delicious. Can absolutely recommend staying there.
  • Surendra
    Ireland Ireland
    We had a wonderful stay! Host Erica was incredibly welcoming and kind. The room was very clean and the breakfast was delicious, with lots of options—especially the homemade bread, strawberry yogurt. My 4-year-old son absolutely loved the place and...
  • Mrs
    Ireland Ireland
    Fantastic grounds and superb breakfast. Quiet. Private. Lovely interior design. Wood burning stove in the room.
  • Ashwin
    United States of America United States of America
    My stay was very comfortable. Erica was friendly and attentive. Would love to stay there again.
  • David
    Greece Greece
    This was the perfect getaway & Erica the perfect host. If you want mass tourism go somewhere else & leave this one to those who will be looking for any availability they can find to return. Breakfast alone was well above any restaurant standards...
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast options were wonderful and the breakfast each morning was superb!
  • Savannah
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved staying in the adorable shepherd's hut located very close to the main building. It was cozy with a little wood burning stove, and had the best view of the lake. It is called "glamping" in the description but is far more comfy than most...
  • Aoife
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an amazing time staying in the Shepard's hut at Riverside. The accommodation was so unique and great fun! We had a beautiful view of the river and we had everything we needed to make our stay exceptional. The breakfast was absolutely...

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, I’m just wondering about the river next to the hut, can you fish this river during your stay? Thank you

    Yes, you can fish the river but you do need a licence which is around €100 and that is for the year and €20 per day to fish the river.
    Answered on 17 February 2022
  • Hi there! Just wondering what restaurants or family activities are nearby. If so, how far? My partner and our baby will be spending the day together i..

    Hi there! You can sit in our garden by the river, or take a walk around Newport Quay or eat at Kelly's or Grainne Uaile pub. Childrens playground also
    Answered on 10 June 2020
  • Hi, do you have electric vehicle charging facility? Thanks Kathleen

    We will have an electric vehicle charging facility as of January 2023.
    Answered on 12 November 2022
  • Hi we have a wedding in Westport on 3rd Sept can we get a taxi to bring us to the Castle-court when we arrive and back again that night? Thanks Pam

    Yes definitely !
    Answered on 5 August 2022
  • Hello. I stayed with you last year and had a wonderful visit. Looking to book the studio but have my lovely dog with me. He has impeccable manners.

    Thank you for the lovely compliment, we have a no pets policy and are unable to accommodate your very well behaved adorable pooch.
    Answered on 25 August 2023
  • Hi! My husband and I will be visiting Westport on April 22, 2023 for one night. We are looking for a room with one large bed or two beds with an att..

    Hi there! Yes we have availability for this time in the Green Room (Twin deluxe) please check site for seasonal pricing.
    Answered on 11 January 2023
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Company review score: 10Based on 468 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

Riverside House is a 200 year old Georgian building on the banks of the Black Oak River in Newport. It has un-spoilt views of the river and is a stone's throw from the village where you'll find various local amenities including restaurants and pubs and only a 10 minute drive to Westport. We are ideally situated for anyone that wants to ditch the car and walk, cycle or paddle in the great outdoors to discover the Western Greenway, Achill, Ballycroy National Park or climb Croagh Patrick.

Neighborhood info

Five minutes stroll from the house you have pubs, restaurants, bike hire, children's playground, astro-turf/outdoor exercise area and access to the Greenway and Wild Atlantic Way.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Riverside House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Badminton equipment
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Riverside House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Riverside House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Riverside House

  • Check-in at Riverside House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Riverside House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Riverside House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Badminton equipment
  • Room options at Riverside House include:

    • Double
    • Trailer
    • Studio
  • Riverside House is 1,500 feet from the center of Newport. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Riverside House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte