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Featuring mountain views, Catherine's Lair A Quiet peaceful Homestay features accommodation with free bikes, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 10 km from Westport Train Station. This property offers access to a patio, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. Each unit is equipped with a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a fireplace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a shared bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Kitchenware is also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the homestay, all units come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and cheese are available daily. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Westport, like cycling, hiking and walking tours. The homestay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Clew Bay Heritage Centre is 12 km from Catherine's Lair A Quiet peaceful Homestay, while Rockfleet Castle is 17 km away. Ireland West Knock Airport is 48 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
2 double beds
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 39 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the peaceful <b>location</b> of this accommodation, ideal for exploring Westport. The hosts were praised for their warmth and hospitality. The <b>kitchen</b> <b>facilities</b> were appreciated, though <b>room comfort</b> and <b>breakfast</b> received mixed feedback. The serene atmosphere was a highlight for many.
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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Westport

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I've stayed here before, and it's a wonderfully quiet location, staying in a very comfortable family home, close to Westport for amenities and tourist attractions. it's a great base for a short break or a full holiday in the West of Ireland.
  • Irene
    Italy Italy
    Welcoming host and nice place. We stayed here 2 days to visit Westport, croaghaun and croagh Patrick. The kitchen and bathroom are shared but we always found both empty. There are cute goats and a lake on the property, if the weather is good you...
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly hosts in beautiful location , comfortable and quirky. Like staying at a favourite aunties house.
  • Jenny
    Ireland Ireland
    Like the location , quite and calm. A home away from home.
  • Jane
    Ireland Ireland
    just loved it .home away from home. exactly as advertised
  • Fogo
    Ireland Ireland
    Such a wonderful place to stay while visiting Westport and Castlebar. A homely, comfortable B&B in a beautiful country setting with such warm, welcoming hosts. Would certainly go back and stay again.
  • Marion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved spending time at Katrin and Martins property. They were very friendly and welcoming and keen to make our stay as pleasant as possible. We loved the relaxed atmosphere and the beautiful views. We were also very lucky with the weather. Even...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location close to Westport, easy to get to many tourist locations that I wanted to visit. Lovely family home in a quiet location. Extremely comfortable bed (full night's sleep every night, which is unheard of for me).
  • Tom
    Ireland Ireland
    This property was good value, but a bit out of town.
  • Alan
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely quiet location not too far of a drive from Westport or Castlebar. Room was comfortable with everything I needed for the weekend.

Hosted by Katrin

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Katrin
An old converted Cottage style Farm-house which reflects times gone by, with stove Heating and open fire for guests in their living quarter. The bedrooms are neutrally decorated all with double bed, wardrobe space. The Bathroom, Kitchen are shared. There is a shared livingroom for Guests and a poolroom where you will meet others to share experiences with and socialize. The rooms are all peaceful and quietly positioned so for those who need a break, can retire into a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Due to its location you will find no noise or disturbances, just calm and collective peace. For those who want a pub-crawl the next pub is 2 miles away. With a drive of 6.5 minutes, you are in the Heart of Westport where you will find connecting roads to Achill Island, Leenaune, Connemara , just a stone throw away. Enjoy the peace and calm of Ireland with us.
We are a couple that would like to introduce the guests to a real Irish welcome with heart. So your holiday will have that little bit extra where Ireland is known for. We welcome you to stay with us, with a heart felt welcome. Katrin +Martin
Our abode is set in the true Irish countryside where you can enjoy peace tranquility and nature at its best. You have access to Clogher Lake through our field without restricting fences so you discover real beauty over a slight hill. The area has roads where you can walk, cycle and explore one of the roads leads to an old village that has old stone buildings and will give you a feeling of times gone by. The two roads to westport will lead you through hilly surroundings with beautiful views of the Nephin Beg range, connecting Newport down to Achil Island. This you could do by bycicle or car. We have more information about the routes if you like. The overall scenery is nature at its best Down the road is Jack's old cottage which you can visit, it is completely layed out ina time gone by and shows how families lived in centuries gone by. There is so much to see, let us entice you and inform you about many amenities in Mayo.
Languages spoken: German,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Catherine's Lair A Quiet peaceful Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
  • Games room

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Fast free WiFi 53 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules
Catherine's Lair A Quiet peaceful Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

4 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
14+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per stay

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Catherine's Lair A Quiet peaceful Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.