Cashel Schoolhouse
Self Catering Accommodation (Rental)
Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland
Description
Built in 1910, Cashel Schoolhouse has been lovingly converted to self catering accommodation. While retaining original features this unique and spacious building meets the standards of today's discerning tourist.
Cashel Schoolhouse is located in a rural area 2km off the N5 and 3km from Swinford town. Set in its own grounds with lawn, paved patio area and barbeque it is an ideal base for touring Mayo, Galway and Sligo. Over the years it has played host to visitors from all over Europe, the USA and Canada, who have enjoyed fishing the world famous river Moy, golfing on the many golf courses in the area and just generally relaxing in a stress free zone.
Accommodation (sleeps 7)
- Kitchen / Dining room - very spacious and fully equipped - electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker and all kitchen utensils. BBQ equipment
- Utility area with washing machine and dryer
- Large lounge with open stone fireplace, original wooden floor, TV and Video
- Gallery with bar and reading area
- Bedroom 1 - double bed, shower en-suite
- Bedroom 2 - single bed, wash-hand basin
- Bedroom 3 - two single beds, wash-hand basin
- Bedroom 4 - two single beds, shower en-suite
- All showers are electric
- Bathroom - with shower
- Bed linen and towels supplied free
- Cot available
Features
- Original school desks - memories for adults, fun for children!
- Oil-fired central heating. Open turf fires
- Tackle room with bait fridge
- Patio with garden furniture and barbeque
Local Attractions
- Fishing
- Salmon and trout angling on world famous River Moy, Lough Conn and Cullen. Trout fishing on rivers Gweestion, Pollagh , Sonnagh and Callow Lakes
- Coarse fishing - pike, perch, bream and roach on various local lakes
- Information available on licences, boat hire and ghillie service, Local angling advice centre
- Golf
- 9 hole course in Swinford. 18 hole course in Castlebar. 18 hole championship courses within easy reach at Westport, Enniscrone and Rosses Point
- Horse Riding
- Equestrian centres at Turlough (Castlebar), Ballina and Claremorris
- Walking - Designated walking routes
- Beaches - 13 Blue Flag beaches in Mayo
- Pubs - Local pubs with traditional Irish music sessions
Places to Visit
- Foxford Woollen Mills
- Hennigan's Heritage Farm
- Kiltimagh museum and Sculpture Park
- Maghu childrens fun park, Kiltimagh
- Museum of Country Life, Turlough
- Linen Hall Arts Centre, Castlebar
- Ballintubber Abbey
- Croagh Patrick
- Céide Fields
- Killary fjord and Adventure Centre
- Kylemore Abbey
- Achill Island
- Yeats Country, Sligo
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Contact
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To book a relaxing break in Cashel Schoolhouse and enjoy it's unique atmosphere at any time of year contact: Imelda O'Hara |
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