You wander through these woods, weaving your way through the undergrowth – until suddenly you arrive at the shore. The magical bay will steal your heart away. Along the headland, castle turrets peer over trees: Alan’s birthplace. At high tide, the sea laps the garden; take the boat, spot a seal. At low tide, walk to an island, spot an otter. The Stoneys are a warm, humorous young family. The Wing, at one end of their superb modern house, has space, light, old fireplaces, a south-facing kitchen big enough for everyone to cook together and, upstairs, a deeply comfortable master bedroom. The Waterfall House stands alone, spreading its generous windows before a south-facing terrace, all in spanking new quality and, again, decorated for comfort and æsthetics with modern sofas and country antiques, thick rugs and good pictures. In the natural garden you will discover a little stream and an extraordinarily rare Chinese Fern Tree. The games room is for all, so is the tennis gear. Turf for fires is provided within reason; hot water is solar. An exceptional place… for fishing, boating, birding or just being.
My word what a find! This is one of the best Sawdays I have stayed. After 18 months of the COVID pandemic this was such an incredible haven to rest and relax in a beautiful home, with everything one could wish for: cosy lounge; fabulous kitchen ; master bedroom with a cracking view of crew bay; located close to Achill Island and Westport ! I would also have to say Louisa is probably one of the finest hosts I have ever come across! Bravo!