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A cosy, 3 bedroom traditional stone cottage in Cregganbaun, a beautiful part of rural Mayo in the west of Ireland. Located between the villages of Louisburgh (Co. Mayo) and Leenane (Co. Galway).
Heading south, it's 'a stones throw' from the renowned scenic route through Doolough and Delphi into Connemara. Head north through Louisburgh, past Croagh Patrick into Westport, onto Achill Island and North Mayo.
Two miles to the nearest beach, and many more sand/surf/rock pools/sailing beaches all within 20 minutes drive.

Local amenities


The Tour of Ireland cycle race passes through Louisburgh.
Mary Ann's Cottage is 5 miles from the thriving village of Louisburgh. Local shops, butcher, grocers, pharmacy, cafes and restaurants are able to supply all you need to keep you fed and watered in body and soul.

Visit Louisburgh HQ community initative for great information on the area online or in person.

The local library has free access to all, including internet access during opening times. There is a fine selection of pubs, such as An Bhun Abhainn, MacNamaras, that host traditional music sessions, especially through the summer (and offer free wifi access). Louisburgh is also home to an annual music festival in May that draws crowds from Ireland and beyond.

The summit of Croagh Patrick
Just 15 miles from Louisburgh is the beautiful town of Westport. On the way you'll pass (and climb?) Croagh Patrick, Ireland's sacred mountain.

Mary Ann's Cottage is less than a mile from the base of Mweelrea Holidays, a great place to plan your riding and walking in the area. The Louisburgh surf shop also offers surfing courses for adults and children.


The Clapper Bridge
 There are a number of significant megalithic sites in the surrounding area. Just a couple of hundred metres from the cottage is 'An Altoir', one of the finest megalithic tombs in Ireland. And just two miles away is The Clapper Bridge, another important megalithic site.

 For cycling enthusiasts, there are some great cycle routes from the cottage, whether you are looking for 5km or 50km.



Horse-riding up the back of Croagh Patrick
Clare Island was home to the infamous 16th century pirate queen, Grainne (or Grace) O'Malley. Visit the castle, walk or bike around the island, or take some time out in a yoga retreat.

Daily ferries depart to Clare Island from Roonagh Pier, 4 miles outside Louisburgh. The boat crossing takes about 20 minutes. There are numerous sailings during the summer. In the winter, there are usually only two boats a day.  For details about the ferry schedule, contact O'Grady's ferries, tel: +353 (0)86 8515003  /clareislandferry@anu.ie or O'Malley's ferries, tel: +353 (0)98 25045 /enquiry@omalleyferries.com


For those of you of a literary turn of mind, you might fancy taking part in a local creative writing workshop.
Or perhaps you are a book club that fancies visiting a location and reading a local book or play while you are here? An Oxford Book Club had a great stay in the cottage in May 2012, reading the Beauty Queen of Lenane between trips to the pub/climbs of Croagh Patrick.

If you fancy eating out, the Tavern Bar and Restaurant in Murrisk, at the foot of Croagh Patrick, has good food. For great, authentic italian food, Torrinos Italian Restaurant in Westport is a good spot. The Ocean Lodge in nearby Killadoon (couple of miles away) serves food and a is a great  bar for sundowners, with beautful views of Clare Island and the expanse of Clew Bay. 
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