Beautiful Oakleaf Cottage, Westport, Co Mayo
5.0
Outstanding(33 Reviews)House in County Mayo
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Oakleaf Cottage, Westport, Co Mayo [sleeping up to 10 guests] is ideal for the perfect escape with friends and family to the West of Ireland to experience Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.
A generous welcome basket on arrival including local baked goods, preserves, milk, tea and Nespresso coffee.
Situated on a hill, you will waken up to stunning vistas of our local scenery including wonderful views of Croagh Patrick and the Connemara mountains. Watch the changing weather roll in from Clew Bay and the Atlantic Ocean throughout the day.
Just 2.5 miles away, Westport town has been voted the ‘Best Place to Live’ in Ireland. It’s a thriving, beautifully kept town on the west coast. Only a 5 minute drive from Oakleaf Cottage you’ll discover Westport’s great award winning cafés and restaurants, galleries, shops, artisan bakeries and lively pubs serving great locally roasted coffee, excellent food, Irish craic, Guinness, craft beers, locally distilled gin, whiskey and vodka all served with live music to suit all tastes. Climb Croagh Patrick, just 15 mins drive away, or cycle to Achill Island along the Greenway.
Nearby:
Westport House, Westport Quays, Croagh Patrick, National Famine Memorial, The Greenway, Achill and Clare Islands, Leenane, Ashleigh Falls, Kylemore Abbey, Galway City, National Folk Museum at Turlough Park, Castlebar, Cong - where the film 'The Quiet Man' was filmed, Connemara, Ceide Fields, Lough Measc Distillery tours, Mescan Brewery tours and soooo much more. Westport is the Adventure Capital of Ireland: blue flag Beaches, Walking, Hiking, Cycling, Mountain Climbing, Golfing, Fishing, Surfing, Sightseeing, Boat Trips, Spas, Leisure Centre with heated pool, Children's playground and skateboard park, boutique style shopping, great cafés, pubs and restaurants.
The house is only 3kms [5mins] from centre of Westport, 8kms [15 mins drive] to Blue Flag Bertra Beach and the foot of Croagh Patrick.
THE EXPERIENCE:
Oakleaf Cottage is a large and cosy house, with a woodburning stove and central heating where a warm welcome awaits you.
Our holiday home is a beautifully decorated, well maintained, large, detached house. You will find our ‘home from home’ spotlessly clean with a fully equipped kitchen, and really comfortable beds. All bedlinen and towels are provided.
Enjoy our large garden area, set in 2 acres of natural landscape and complete with a children’s swing and slide set, a baby swing and an adult’s swing seat where you can sit and watch the kids being entertained.
Create happy memories by firing up the BBQ, toast marshmallows and sing songs with a glass of wine while the sun sets in the west.
THE DETAILS:
We have three bedrooms, all with en-suite shower rooms plus 1 downstairs toilet.
Turf/wood open fire in the Living Room with additional central heating throughout the house.
Open Fire and all mod cons: unlimited free WIFI, SKY digital TV, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas hob, Electric Oven, Central Heating and a Nespresso coffee machine.
Electricity is metered, so you only pay for what you use.
Strictly non smoking.
No pets allowed.
We regret we are unable to accept hen or stag parties nor groups of guests under 25 years old.
Baby cot/crib and stair gate available - please note you will need to take your own bedding for the cot/crib, due to health and safety reasons.
Please message me with any inquiries about the availability of your preferred dates before you attempt to book.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT OAKLEAF COTTAGE:
Gazing at millions of stars on a clear night from the swing seat at Oakleaf Cottage.
Watching how the landscape and scenery constantly changes colour during the day, at all times of the year.
Our guests love to forage for blackberries in late August and September.
Listening to our resident cuckoo in early summer, and our neighbouring grazing sheep and donkeys in the distance, which many of our guests love to hear.
Spotting the stunning Cinnabar moth in July and the bees and butterflies that feed on our wild and cultivated flowers.
During spring, wild birds delight guests on the laneway to the house and our resident Robin may greet you at the front gate. On occasion you might see a wild hare, a straying grouse, pheasant or fox in the garden. Little ones might even find a few magical fairy doors and wild toadstools if they look hard enough :)
A generous welcome basket on arrival including local baked goods, preserves, milk, tea and Nespresso coffee.
Situated on a hill, you will waken up to stunning vistas of our local scenery including wonderful views of Croagh Patrick and the Connemara mountains. Watch the changing weather roll in from Clew Bay and the Atlantic Ocean throughout the day.
Just 2.5 miles away, Westport town has been voted the ‘Best Place to Live’ in Ireland. It’s a thriving, beautifully kept town on the west coast. Only a 5 minute drive from Oakleaf Cottage you’ll discover Westport’s great award winning cafés and restaurants, galleries, shops, artisan bakeries and lively pubs serving great locally roasted coffee, excellent food, Irish craic, Guinness, craft beers, locally distilled gin, whiskey and vodka all served with live music to suit all tastes. Climb Croagh Patrick, just 15 mins drive away, or cycle to Achill Island along the Greenway.
Nearby:
Westport House, Westport Quays, Croagh Patrick, National Famine Memorial, The Greenway, Achill and Clare Islands, Leenane, Ashleigh Falls, Kylemore Abbey, Galway City, National Folk Museum at Turlough Park, Castlebar, Cong - where the film 'The Quiet Man' was filmed, Connemara, Ceide Fields, Lough Measc Distillery tours, Mescan Brewery tours and soooo much more. Westport is the Adventure Capital of Ireland: blue flag Beaches, Walking, Hiking, Cycling, Mountain Climbing, Golfing, Fishing, Surfing, Sightseeing, Boat Trips, Spas, Leisure Centre with heated pool, Children's playground and skateboard park, boutique style shopping, great cafés, pubs and restaurants.
The house is only 3kms [5mins] from centre of Westport, 8kms [15 mins drive] to Blue Flag Bertra Beach and the foot of Croagh Patrick.
THE EXPERIENCE:
Oakleaf Cottage is a large and cosy house, with a woodburning stove and central heating where a warm welcome awaits you.
Our holiday home is a beautifully decorated, well maintained, large, detached house. You will find our ‘home from home’ spotlessly clean with a fully equipped kitchen, and really comfortable beds. All bedlinen and towels are provided.
Enjoy our large garden area, set in 2 acres of natural landscape and complete with a children’s swing and slide set, a baby swing and an adult’s swing seat where you can sit and watch the kids being entertained.
Create happy memories by firing up the BBQ, toast marshmallows and sing songs with a glass of wine while the sun sets in the west.
THE DETAILS:
We have three bedrooms, all with en-suite shower rooms plus 1 downstairs toilet.
Turf/wood open fire in the Living Room with additional central heating throughout the house.
Open Fire and all mod cons: unlimited free WIFI, SKY digital TV, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas hob, Electric Oven, Central Heating and a Nespresso coffee machine.
Electricity is metered, so you only pay for what you use.
Strictly non smoking.
No pets allowed.
We regret we are unable to accept hen or stag parties nor groups of guests under 25 years old.
Baby cot/crib and stair gate available - please note you will need to take your own bedding for the cot/crib, due to health and safety reasons.
Please message me with any inquiries about the availability of your preferred dates before you attempt to book.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT OAKLEAF COTTAGE:
Gazing at millions of stars on a clear night from the swing seat at Oakleaf Cottage.
Watching how the landscape and scenery constantly changes colour during the day, at all times of the year.
Our guests love to forage for blackberries in late August and September.
Listening to our resident cuckoo in early summer, and our neighbouring grazing sheep and donkeys in the distance, which many of our guests love to hear.
Spotting the stunning Cinnabar moth in July and the bees and butterflies that feed on our wild and cultivated flowers.
During spring, wild birds delight guests on the laneway to the house and our resident Robin may greet you at the front gate. On occasion you might see a wild hare, a straying grouse, pheasant or fox in the garden. Little ones might even find a few magical fairy doors and wild toadstools if they look hard enough :)
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of County Mayo
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(33 Reviews)5.0
We were comfortable and happy in this beautiful cottage just outside Westport. This vacation home is lovely, clean, and quiet. The natural setting was very relaxing and we could just pop into town for a meal or shopping. This property was perfect for all of us, young and old. The hosts were gracious and accommodating. I highly recommend this holiday home.
5.0
Wonderful stay at Oakleaf Cottage. Lovely property with great view of Croagh Patrick.
Thoroughly enjoyed our time at this home and in the region and hope to be back again!
Aine was very helpful through the entire process— booking, check-in and check-out — and was readily available for any questions and helpful recommendations for sites not to be missed.
5.0
This well appointed immaculate home provided all the comforts of home for our group of golfers from the USA. The beds were SO comfortable and the separate bathrooms for each bedroom were a real bonus. The property is tucked away in the beautiful, quiet West Ireland countryside and yet is only a five minute drive from the town center. The backyard is heavenly with a wonderful view of Chroagh Patrick. Áine is an outstanding host and communicated with us every step of the way. Margaret was also very helpful with any supplies we needed during our stay. We hope to stay again at this wonderful property next year. Thanks for a wonderful week!!
5.0
Property met all our needs. Overall great place and would stay again.
5.0
We can’t thank Aine & her family enough for allowing us to stay in their beautiful home. We loved everything about it and had the most amazing time relaxing at home and using it as a base to explore Westport & surrounds. The house is beautifully decorated, is very comfortable and had everything the 4 of us needed for our 5 night stay, which we wished was longer. Aine was so helpful with checking in and during our stay. We would not hesitate to stay there again if we return to Westport.
5.0
A beautiful cottage with all of the necessities required. We really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
The cottage has good links to other areas in the west of Ireland, it was a lovely comfortable home to relax in when not meeting up with our relatives. Also Westport and surrounding areas have fantastic seafood on their menu’s, and beautiful country side and town’s. The locals are all fantastic.A pleasure to stay at Oakleaf Cottage, Kathleen Ann
5.0
Perfection. Wonderful location. Cozy Home. Beautiful views. Well stocked with a very attentive host. This area of Ireland is magnificent. You can get lost is some of the most magical places. Spend the day wandering the wild side of Ireland with a warm and cozy home waiting for you at the end of the day. Thank you Claire for everything!
5.0
The house is well appointed and taken care of. We had easy communication with the owner and had a wonderful stay in Mayo.
5.0
The property was beautiful and clean. Looked just like the photos. Made lots of special memories
5.0
My brothers and our spouses had the privilege of staying at this lovely country home. We all had private baths and plenty of room to relax and visit. If I were to return, I would most definitely stay here again. The owner was exceptional at her communications prior to our arrival and throughout our visit. 5 stars!!
5.0
Nice house the photos online need to be updated they don’t do the property justice
5.0
We had a lovely time in a beautiful home close to Westport and had all the amenities, including wonderful and responsive hosts. We recommend Oak Leaf Cottage! Claire was a dedicated and accessible host who thought of everything!
5.0
The house was perfect for a large family gathering. Lots of space in common rooms and a sun room for those who wanted some solitude. The hosts welcomed us with fresh bread and scones, a nice unexpected treat.
5.0
This property was terrific for our group- my husband and I were traveling with our grown daughters and their spouses. It was so nice to each have our own room with private bathrooms. The layout of the house was great. Very large living room with floor to ceiling windows and a fireplace. Extremely well equipped kitchen, with everything we needed to cook in and dine in. Plenty of dinnerware, stem ware , pots, utensils etc. We were so happy to have a gas grill for barbecuing steaks after a long day exploring. The large patio table and chairs were a great place for coffee in the morning, with an unbeatable view of Croag Patrick. The lawn swing also got plenty of use. The home had a large, well cared for , private yard where we spent most mornings and evenings. The location is very private, yet very close to downtown Westport. Our entire group absolutely loved the accommodations, setting, and location. We cannot recommend it enough. Our host was wonderful as well.
5.0
The house was lovely and clean, with a beautiful view and everything we needed to have a wonderful stay with friends and our adult children. We were greeted with bakery treats and a phone call with Claire, who gave us tips on things to do in the area and phone numbers for local taxis to make it easy to go into Westport in the evening. Thanks for making this a wonderful vacation!
5.0
Wonderful home located in the perfect central location in Westport just a few minutes from the center of town. The home was beautiful equipped with everything we needed. Especially the kitchen. A wonderful space for a romantic getaway or traveling with family and kids. We so enjoyed cooking lovely meals with ingredients purchased at the Sunday Farmers Market. The view from the kitchen of Croagh Patrick was absolutely gorgeous from sunrise to sunset. Just 5 minutes away and what a fantastic and challenging hike we had. Also, the drive to Achill Island was breathtaking as was Keem’s beach. Absolutely a must drive and is known to be the top ten beautiful scenic roads ever. We will be back ……Merci Claire and team for being so attentive and caring to us. Fondly, Una & Mike…..we are off to Cavan now
5.0
A true joy to stay in such a well designed and beautifully appointed home…well beyond our expectations.
Claire was a superb hostess with a fun sense of humour and easy instruction on the use of the household appliances…of which there were more than can be dreamed of!
5.0
the house was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed.
5.0
The best of Westport
Spacious house with three great bedrooms, large kitchen table for our big group. The backyard was perfect for the 4 kids with us, swing set and lots of grass to run in under the ever present peak of Croagh Patrick. We’d love to stay here again.
5.0
gorgeous house!
the house was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed.
5.0
Excellent!!!
Beautiful property. Minutes from Westport town. Use Ollie as a taxis driver. Owner was fantastic in answering our questions.
Suggestions to owner: include directions regarding washer and dryer , stove, etc.
A nice touch would have been to have laundry detergent and a bottled water provided but no biggee.
This was a great place to stay!!!
5.0
Beautiful Oakleaf Cottage, Westport, IE
Oakleaf Cottage is a beautiful home that is very comfortable and welcoming. The owners were so helpful and lovely. The home is roomy, bright with sunlight, spacious and inviting. The kitchen was fully equipped and the rooms were spacious. The gardens were beautiful with wild flowers abloom. From the backyard, a spectacular view of Croaig Patrick. We loved our stay at Oakleaf Cottage and thank the owners for making it feel just like home.
5.0
Staying near Westport
A lovely property, roomy and comfortable. Would recommend to one and all.
5.0
This home was so comfortable for our stay with friends with its large rooms, kitchen, back yard and bed/bath options. We stayed for 5 nights and used this as our base for day trips throughout Mayo and Connemara with easy access to Westport town. Claire was incredibly accommodating pre-travel and throughout our stay. Check-in/check-out was a breeze. I highly recommend Oakleaf Cottage for families or adult friends.
5.0
Cozy and comfortable. Great access to key areas. Hosts were very helpful and engaging.
5.0
Perfect
Cozy and comfortable. Great access to key areas. Hosts were very helpful and engaging.
5.0
Perfect Home Base
This home was so comfortable for our stay with friends with its large rooms, kitchen, back yard and bed/bath options. We stayed for 5 nights and used this as our base for day trips throughout Mayo and Connemara with easy access to Westport town. Claire was incredibly accommodating pre-travel and throughout our stay. Check-in/check-out was a breeze. I highly recommend Oakleaf Cottage for families or adult friends.
5.0
Excellent
The house was fully equipped with everything you may need. Good location. Ideal for families
5.0
We loved this property. We were there with my son and his wife and our 2 grandchildren. It had the space we needed for our group and was very well equipped. The garden was a real bonus and the swing set got plenty of use.
5.0
Peaceful Hideaway
We loved this property. We were there with my son and his wife and our 2 grandchildren. It had the space we needed for our group and was very well equipped. The garden was a real bonus and the swing set got plenty of use.
5.0
We are a group of 7 that stayed in Oakleaf Cottage for a weekend April2019. The house is exactly as advertised, very clean with everything you could need. Very comfy and lots of space for a big group. Lots of people available to assist if needed/contactable by phone.Great guest info by email and in the house. House close to the beautiful Westport town. Great weekend had by all of us Thanks to Claire, Magda and AineWould highly recommend.
5.0
Beautiful house in a gorgeous location
We are a group of 7 that stayed in Oakleaf Cottage for a weekend April2019. The house is exactly as advertised, very clean with everything you could need. Very comfy and lots of space for a big group. Lots of people available to assist if needed/contactable by phone.
Great guest info by email and in the house.
House close to the beautiful Westport town.
Great weekend had by all of us
Thanks to Claire, Magda and Aine
Would highly recommend.
5.0
Oakleaf Cottage was perfect!!
Oakleaf Cottage was exactly what was advertised. It is a 3 bedroom/ 3.5 bathroom lovely home that was spotless with all of the amenities. The views out of the living room and kitchen featured landscapes that were truly beautiful!
Our hosts, Claire, Aine, Magda and Neil were wonderful! Even a Welcome Basket with goodies greeted us from them! They were always available for us if we needed anything. And, they gave great suggestions for sightseeing!
Westport is a great area to visit when vacationing in Ireland. It was a central location for our first stop, with great sightseeing all around. One of the highlights was Croagh Patrick which is considered to be the holiest mountain in Ireland. There is a trail leading up to the summit that took approximately 3.5 hours to complete. The views were spectacular!
Not only would I recommend the Oakleaf Cottage to friends or family, I would love to return and stay here again! We thoroughly enjoyed this location, property and hosts!
5.0
Oakleaf Cottage was exactly what was advertised. It is a 3 bedroom/ 3.5 bathroom lovely home that was spotless with all of the amenities. The views out of the living room and kitchen featured landscapes that were truly beautiful! Our hosts, Claire, Aine, Magda and Neil were wonderful! Even a Welcome Basket with goodies greeted us from them! They were always available for us if we needed anything. And, they gave great suggestions for sightseeing! Westport is a great area to visit when vacationing in Ireland. It was a central location for our first stop, with great sightseeing all around. One of the highlights was Croagh Patrick which is considered to be the holiest mountain in Ireland. There is a trail leading up to the summit that took approximately 3.5 hours to complete. The views were spectacular! Not only would I recommend the Oakleaf Cottage to friends or family, I would love to return and stay here again! We thoroughly enjoyed this location, property and hosts!
5.0
As beautiful as they say!
Traveling as a family of 6 adults we needed a place with plenty of room. I found this listing on HomeAway and it looked great but there were no reviews. I messaged the owner and got a quick reply from Aine. They had only recently listed on HomeAway, but she offered to send me reviews from other sites they list on. The reviews were positive so we made a reservation. When we arrived at the house, Magda greeted us and explained everything we needed to know. The house was even better than the pictures. It was clean and the kitchen was well supplied with utensils and kitchen ware. We had lots of privacy. Each bedroom had it's own bathroom. We loved seeing Croagh Patrick from the kitchen window. There was a well organized binder with any information you might need for the house and the town. The trip to "downtown" was less than 10 minutes.
Aine checked in with us (via text) a couple of times during the week to make sure that all was well. We made use of the grill, chiminea and fireplace (on a cool rainy day). One bit of information for those not used to it, we needed to pay for our electricity use through a pre-paid card and enter a code into the electric meter. Not a big deal, we paid 35 euro for our week stay. Our vacation in Westport was wonderful and Oakleaf Cottage was a big part of that! We would highly recommend this rental and hope to return in the future.
5.0
Traveling as a family of 6 adults we needed a place with plenty of room. I found this listing on HomeAway and it looked great but there were no reviews. I messaged the owner and got a quick reply from Aine. They had only recently listed on HomeAway, but she offered to send me reviews from other sites they list on. The reviews were positive so we made a reservation. When we arrived at the house, Magda greeted us and explained everything we needed to know. The house was even better than the pictures. It was clean and the kitchen was well supplied with utensils and kitchen ware. We had lots of privacy. Each bedroom had it's own bathroom. We loved seeing Croagh Patrick from the kitchen window. There was a well organized binder with any information you might need for the house and the town. The trip to "downtown" was less than 10 minutes.Aine checked in with us (via text) a couple of times during the week to make sure that all was well. We made use of the grill, chiminea and fireplace (on a cool rainy day). One bit of information for those not used to it, we needed to pay for our electricity use through a pre-paid card and enter a code into the electric meter. Not a big deal, we paid 35 euro for our week stay. Our vacation in Westport was wonderful and Oakleaf Cottage was a big part of that! We would highly recommend this rental and hope to return in the future.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in County Mayo?
The average price for a rental in County Mayo is $175 per night. This rental is $351 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Oakleaf Cottage, Westport, Co Mayo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful Oakleaf Cottage, Westport, Co Mayo pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful Oakleaf Cottage, Westport, Co Mayo?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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