Welcome to Corn Crake. This detached cottage is located near to Louisburgh, County Mayo and sleeps seven people in three bedrooms.
Accommodation
All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 2 x double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x family room with 1 double and 1 single. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area (seats 6). Sitting room (seats 5) with open fire. Oil central heating with open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Saorview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Ample off road parking. Front lawned garden and rear patio with furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Beach 10 mins walk. Please note towels are not included.
Location
Corn Crake is a detached bungalow on the outskirts of the small town of Louisburgh, County Mayo. The cottage sleeps seven people and has two double bedrooms (one with an en-suite), a family room and a family bathroom. Also in the cottage are a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with an open fire. Outside is off road parking and a lawned garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. With superb mountain views and being just a short walk from the beach, Corn Crake is a lovely family holiday cottage in the west of Ireland.
The small town of Louisburgh in County Mayo is situated on the Bunowen River and is a charming base for exploring the region. The area has been designated as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty and therefore offers boundless opportunities to explore the spectacular countryside that surrounds the town.
The West of Ireland conjures up many images; thatched, whitewashed cottages, a flock of sheep on a narrow road, an emerald green field with a stone wall, or the Atlantic waves crashing into towering cliffs and rocky shores.
Reviews of Corn Crake
"I had three wonderful nights in this cottage with my husband, daughter and son in law. There was everything you needed. The views are astonishing 10 minutes from a beautiful beach and surrounded by greenery. Three large bedrooms and the bonus of an open fire. Very clean and comfortable.. I would highly recommend this. Hope to return for another visit. "
Reviewed by bailie_jean on 22/03/2018
"This cottage was spacious and has all the amenities you would want including a large private garden. It was 10 minutes walk from a beautiful beach, which we went to several times. Louisburgh was also about 10-15 minutes away, but not a lot there in the way of shops/restaurants. What the cottage lacked however, was the finishing touches. The kitchen equipment such as crockery was obviously old and some were chipped and comprised of a collection of mismatched plates etc. Bearing in mind there was a dishwasher and room for 7 adults, there was simply not enough plates cups and glasses. The chairs in the kitchen had screws loose and the ice box in the fridge was broken and completely iced up. Would have expected the fridge to have been inspected and defrosted before we arrived. The kitchen, which was quite large had one central light with a 50 watt bulb in which made if difficult to play games at the table as you couldn't see much! Also made it look even dingier! There were no mirrors or dressing tables to put make-up and toiletries on, in the bedroom and a lack of bedroom chairs. The sitting room had only room to seat 4, so had there been 7 of us, not sure where the other 3 would have sat! The settee was also very uncomfortable to sit on. Not sure if the back was broken but it leaned back a long way. Owners need to upgrade the standard as people expect more from a holiday home these days."
Reviewed by jenray50 on 20/09/2017
"Corn Crake is warm and perfect for a holiday with pets. We arrived feeling cold and tired and were met with warm air when we opened the door. Plenty of parking and in a quiet location where you can hear all the wildlife and see the stunning views on the doorstep and the stunning, unspoilt beach, which is within a 10 min walk. and unspoilt."
Reviewed by Miss Jackson on 29/05/2016
"The house is large, with three bedrooms and two baths, good for six people. The scenery from one of the bedrooms is great, excellent from the kitchen and not bad at all from the other rooms. Our hostess was really helpful and took great care for us in a most friendly way. Ten points out of ten, with hugs and thanks. "
Reviewed by Mr Sovijarvi on 31/01/2016
"This home worked brilliantly for a young family and its location near the beach and Louisburgh town was second to none. We have already booked to go again next year! "
Reviewed by Ms Maher on 10/08/2015
"Overall an excellent property in a fabulous location. Although the property was situated in a rural location, it was within walking distance of the town & beach. The rooms were very bright & spacious, and the free WiFi was excellent. Had very spacious garden & parking facilities. We would highly recommend this property for anyone."
Reviewed by Mr Lynch on 14/06/2015
"Really good. Halfway between the beach and the town of Louisburgh so the kids could walk to either anytime they wanted. Everything I needed was there. I would recommend it and would go there again in a flash."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 20/09/2014
"The cottage is near to both beach and town, you don't need the car every time you go out. There are many rooms, so family members have the opportunity to withdraw and relax. Cosy sitting room with lots of books. Great seperate utility room with all the machines and space for wet clothes and shoes."
Reviewed by Mrs Arnetzl on 10/09/2014
"The location was superb. A very spacious bungalow with stunning views."
Reviewed by Mrs Walker on 16/08/2014
"We had a really wonderful holiday. The overall comfort of our stay at Corn Crake cannot be faulted in any way. It was indeed a lovely surprise. Everything was ideal for our purposes as we had a young child with us so it was spacious and very suitable."
Reviewed by Ms Humphreys on 18/06/2014
"The cottage is in a great position, just a ten minute stroll to a good beach and the same to the town. The cottage is a good size and layout and is easy to heat. There are also other great beaches in the area. A great spot if you and your kids love the beach."
Reviewed by Mrs Macfarlane on 20/04/2014
"Fantastic house and lovely owners who helped immediately when requested. A brilliant place to stay. "
Reviewed by Mrs Hall on 11/03/2014
"The house was spacious, and in a good location with shops etc in easy access from the property. The surrounding area was lovely. The house was very easy to heat and included and had an open fire place with starter fuel. "
Reviewed by Mrs Schmidt on 03/11/2013