RIVER HOUSE, family friendly, with a garden in Ballina, County Mayo

River House near Ballina, County Mayo, sleeps nine guests in five bedrooms.

River House is a detached dormer bungalow located on the outskirts of Ballina, County Mayo. The accommodation includes a kitchen/diner with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster, along with a utility containing a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a sitting room with electric fire and a first-floor snug with TV. The property offers five bedrooms, comprising a first-floor double with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, a first-floor single, a ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, a ground-floor double, and a ground-floor twin. There is also a ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC. Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.6 miles, river 0.1 miles.
The property benefits from oil central heating, TV, and WiFi. Fuel and power are included in the rent, as are bed linen and towels. A travel cot is available. Outside, there is off-road parking for 4 cars and a non-enclosed patio. The property is accessed via a private lane close to a working farm. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. A shop, pub, and the River Moy are 0.1 miles away. Woodland walks lead from the property to the river, which is well known for salmon fishing, while nearby attractions include Enniscrone beach and the Céide Fields. Note: there is a good housekeeping bond of 500 Euros

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot available. Off-road parking for four cars. Non-enclosed patio. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.6 miles, river 0.1 miles. Note: Down a private lane close to a working farm

Region: 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.

Town: Famous for its warm welcome and the hospitality of the locals, the town of Ballina, County Mayo, is perhaps best known for its location, resting as it is on the River Moy. The area is a haven for fishing enthusiasts, with the internationally-recognised River Moy known as one of the best salmon fishing areas in Europe, producing several thousand salmon annually, while the nearby Lough Conn is also home to salmon and brown trout when in season. There is a rich variety of pubs, shops and restaurants available in the town and a number of historic attractions draw thousands of visitors each year, including the impressive St Muredach's Cathedral which stands imposingly on the banks of the river, plus the Céide Fields, which is the most extensive stone age monument in the world is nearby. The town hosts a number of festivals through the year, culminating in a spectacular frenzy of activity during its July festival - a week long feast of free entertainment for the entire family including music, song, theatre, art, heritage, culture and novelty events.