Butterfly Cottage is located in Achill, just 26 miles from Rockfleet Castle and 27 miles from Ballycroy National Park. The Kildownet Castle is within 13 miles of the vacation home. Guests can use a garden. The spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, as well as a kettle. A TV is offered. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. If you like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the vacation home can arrange a bicycle rental service. The nearest airport is Ireland West Knock Airport, 63 miles from Butterfly Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage is a gem, lovely location, very comfortably furnished and spotlessly clean. Gillian, our host, was fantastic, making sure we were well settled in upon arrival. The laundry facilities, dishwasher, kitted out kitchen, and more provided...
  • 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.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 2,618 reviews from 41 properties
41 managed properties

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Butterfly Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting 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
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional charge
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Transportation
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • 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 need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about £83. 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 & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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.