Achill (I538), Keel, Co. Mayo

Relax and enjoy the incredible setting at this spacious cottage in Keel village on Achill Island, with a large lawned garden with a BBQ, and sea and mountain views, just 500 metres from the beach. The homely bungalow makes a comfy base for friends or family with an open fire for cosy evenings and is ideal for outdoor pursuits and water sports. The single-storey property has a traditional style with wooden and stone floors and pretty fittings. Step into the lovely, light lounge with sofas to curl up on in front of the open fire in the brick fireplace, with the TV on. There's a spacious kitchen/diner with French doors to the garden, a dining table and chairs for sociable mealtimes, everything you need to self-cater, plenty of space for your food shopping, and a utility room. The spacious cottage has four bedrooms, two double bedrooms and a single bedroom with a wardrobe and chest of drawers each, and a second single room with a wardrobe and a cot. There's a bathroom and a shower room for everyone to use. Open the French doors, fire up the BBQ in the large garden and enjoy the setting with lovely views across the bay. Wander to Trawmore Beach, a 2-mile-long sweep of sand, to go surfing, windsurfing, and swimming. Pop to Keel for the shop, restaurant, pub, aquarium and 9-hole links golf course (all 400 metres away). For more pubs and restaurants, visit Dooagh (2 miles) sitting beneath the mighty Croaghaun mountain. Discover the local historic and archaeological sites of the Slievemore Heritage Trail (2 miles), arrange to go diving, fishing, and hang gliding locally, explore the dramatic scenery on foot or by bike, and play golf at Achill Golf Course (0.5 miles). Need to know 4 bedrooms - 2 doubles and 2 singles 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room with shower cubicle and WC, 1 bathroom with bath and WC, 1 separate WC Electric oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and second fridge, washing machine Cot and highchair Open fire Electric at an extra charge of €70 per week payable to the caretaker on arrival TV, DVD/CD Pets extra (€25 per pet per week, payable on arrival) Lawned garden with furniture and BBQ Private parking Shop, pub and beach 500 metres Rental from 763 euro per week For current availability see www.shamrockcottages.co.uk under cottage no I538