Located 22 km from Kildownet Castle and featuring a garden, Butterfly Cottage features accommodation in Achill. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 41 km from Rockfleet Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 44 km from Ballycroy National Park. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a bicycle rental service. The nearest airport is Ireland West Knock Airport, 101 km from Butterfly Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.6
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  • Brian
    Ireland Ireland
    Love this cottage! Family of 4, two girls 10 & 12, and granny & grandad. Cottage has everything you need for a really comfortable stay. Location is perfect for exploring all parts of the island. Gillian couldn’t have been more accommodating....
  • Noel
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, nice and quiet but also walking distance to nearby town.
  • Rhona
    Ireland Ireland
    We had the most amazing stay in Butterfly Cottage. Our host Gillian couldn't have been nicer and made us feel so welcome. The house was so well equipped,with everything we could possibly need and is beautifully kept. The location was out of this...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 2,438 reviews from 40 properties
40 managed properties

Property information

Butterfly Cottage an attractive detached holiday cottage set in a small settlement nestled on the slopes of the spectacular Slievemore Mountain with great views over the 'rugged' Minaun Cliffs, close to the Megalithic Tomb and the Deserted Village (archaeologically important sites). Just 3 km from keel village, it is perfectly situated to allow participation in all the activities the island has to offer or if preferred to just relax and revitalize the spirit. Tastefully decorated throughout, the 3 bedroom cottage sleeps up to six, with 2 x twin bedrooms & 1 double bedroom it has the luxury of 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite, 1 x shower room & main bathroom) Lounge, 2nd mezzanine lounge, TV, open fire, dining area & fully fitted kitchen plus utility area. Triple glazed windows throughout and open-plan gardens.

Neighbourhood information

Achill Island on Irelands Wild Atlantic Way is a place of stunning natural beauty. With its remoteness and tranquility the island has over the years attracted many artists and writers like Paul Henry and Henrich Boll (the German Nobel laureate), nature lovers and many more.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Butterfly Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Bath or shower
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Radio
    • Telephone
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Mini golf
      Additional charge
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional charge
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Transport
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Butterfly Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 18:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    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 room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about SEK 1155. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 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

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Butterfly Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Butterfly Cottage

    • Butterfly Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Butterfly Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Butterfly Cottage is 7.5 miles from the centre of Achill. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Butterfly Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Butterfly Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding
      • Bicycle rental

    • Check-in at Butterfly Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.