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Reviews of Beautiful country house with integrated barn and wellness area facing Lough Mask

Beautiful country house with integrated barn and wellness area facing Lough Mask
Tourmakeady, County Mayo

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10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

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Wonderful break in the west of Ireland
We enjoyed a fantastic week at this wonderful property in a stunning location on Lough Mask. The facilities are excellent and Thomas (the host) was brilliant - so kind, thoughtful and welcoming. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch and much appreciated after a long drive! The house is enormous and very well-equipped. Sitting in the hot tub and taking in the view of the countryside is simply sublime. If you are lucky, you may see deer grazing around the garden in the early morning. We drove out to Achill Island, Connemara, Galway and many other places. But there are also many attractions close by: Westport is a beautiful town, and Tourmakeady has a couple of excellent pubs and wonderful walk to a secluded waterfall. All in all, I would highly recommend this property and hope other people enjoy their stay as much as we did.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thanks, Drew, for this lovely review. It was a pleasure assisting a little bit to make your holiday life comfortable in indeed beautiful surroundings. Glad to be of help and you're very welcome in case you concern a return visit! Best wishes, Thomas and Eileen

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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Wonderful stay at a well equipt property
We had a lovely time here. Thomas and Eileen were kind and courteous and extremely flexible to our needs and requests. The house has so much capacity for a large group, but also nicely sectioned off areas so people can have peace and privacy too. The annex at the far end even has its own kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bathroom. The regular kitchen is well equipt with normal day-to-day things like sugar, salt, spices etc. There's cookware, a microwave, dishwasher, kettle, and even a washing machine and tumble dryer (useful in the west of Ireland!). The hot-tub is nice, but there's so much to do you won't have much time for it. The grounds and general area is so beautiful. You're guaranteed to have a wonderful time here. Finally, I want to say a personal thank you to Eileen for sending us back those items we forgot! That really was above and beyond - you're a very kind person indeed!!! Thank you both to Thomas and Eileen for making our important and special family holilday so comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you guys and very much appreciated leaving the house spotless. Welcome back with friends any time! Warm regards Thomas and Eileen!

10/10 Excellent

Vincent O.

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Tourmakeady
Modern house with old world charm set in the lovely countryside surrounding Tourmakeady and with great views of Loch Mask. The addition of a hot tub in the peaceful surroundings adds an extra layer of luxury which is ideal for a family holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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Great Holiday
A beautiful house with beautiful views over lough mask. Perfect location for travelling to nearby towns and attractions. The house is very spacious and catered very well for us a party of eight. Our host Thomas was very welcoming and very thorough with the handover of the property. A very generous welcome basket was much appreciated by all. Toiletries were also provided and we could help ourselves to delicious tomatoes and strawberries from the polytunnel! Not forgetting the nice surprise of hot tub! A great time had by all our family, we would certainly love a return visit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2022
It was absolutely lovely to host your gang Deborah. I am glad you loved the place and enjoyed your stay. Mayo is a beautiful area to stay and you left the place in perfect state, thank you! Thomas and Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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Surpassed expectations!
The house and setting surpassed our expectations. Thomas was a generous host and very accessible. He has a lovely home in a beautiful setting, surrounded by fields, with fabulous views of Lough Mask. The cottage offered ample space and great comfort (in all weathers). I had never been to Tourmakeady and knew nothing of the area but would definitely consider returning there and to the cottage. Our only regret was that we did a bit too much travelling rather than staying put and enjoying the cottage and locality. All the more reason to plan another visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
It was a pleasure hosting Mary and friends who left the house the way they found it, spotless.They are very welcome to coming back and enjoy just the pleasure of being there and stay withing walking or cycling distance! Warm regards Thomas and Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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Marvellous Mayo
Fabulous host easy going and welcoming but informative about his beautiful and well resourced home. Great base with ease to mountains, lakes and towns. We were party of eight and size of home fabulous. Hammock and vegetables never mind very generous welcome pack highly appreciated.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
It is good to know the house suits a larger group of adults. Paul and family are a great bunch of people getting the best out of their holidays. It was a pleasure to be a able to contribute to their good memories. Thanks Thomas

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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A beautiful,modern, spacious house full of character and charm
Everything we needed and more while staying at this beautiful home. Stunning views, safe garden full of flowers and lots of space inside and out. The greenhouse, the hammock in the garden, the jigsaws,sheep in the next field, horses down the quiet lane, a super playground and forest walk with waterfall up the road were just some of the highlights for our children. We were treated to a welcome basket on arrival. A big thank you to Thomas for such a memorable holiday in this beautiful part part of Mayo.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2020
It was great to have Helen and John with kids in the house as they treated it so well. We are pleased they enjoyed our home and the area as much as we do. We hope you took away good memories in this difficult year. Warmest regards Thomas and Eileen

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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Wonderful location, spacious and modern house
We had a wonderful relaxing stay - our daughter and 3 of our grandsons joined us and we enjoyed surfing, walking, eating, drinking and generally having a great time. Any rainy day and you gave the option of high speed broadband and a good tv and sound system - or just out in wet weather clothes and go out. The shopping in Westport is fun and the kitchen in the house is just what is needed for catering for a group. It’s also peaceful with panoramic views across to the lake. We plan to come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
It was lovely to have Paul's family over, prior communications went smooth and although I couldn't be there the carry over of the house went smooth as well. It was great to notice how much care was given to the house while the family was enjoying their holidays and it's a great honour to know that Paul and family are considering of coming back. They're welcome at any time!

10/10 Excellent

Mairead B.

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Wonderful Family Holiday
Our host Thomas gave us a wonderful welcome and spent time showing us his beautiful home and gave us advice and tips for our stay. His home had everything we could need and it was a very comfortable. The fourth bedroom is more suitable for a child than an adult. Thomas was an excellent host. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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Wonderful stay!
We so enjoyed our stay in a Tourmakeady. Thomas’ place is spacious and filled with all the amenities you need. We enjoyed the view of the water and of the grazing sheep while sitting in the backyard. We hated to leave it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Uwe L., 63512 Hainburg, Deutschland

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A place to come back again and again
Ireland itself and especially this residence gave us way more than we expected. we rent this house for 7 persons and stayed 10 days. In fact it felt more like 3 weeks. You instantly feel home - there is a big difference if the residence is owner used or just commercially used for tourists.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
We're glad knowing loved the 'three weeks' despite the weather! We're very pleased hosting all of you in our home, we love it as much as you did. Thanks for leaving it the way you did even finding the two missing jigsaw pieces! Much appreciated 👍

10/10 Excellent

Matthias M.

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Very relaxing Holiday in beautiful surrounding
Thomas and Eileen are perfekt hosts, so nice and friendly. We felt extremly welcome and the house is just perfect and in such a beautiful area. It also ist equiped with everything you could imagine. We will come back for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
It was lovely hosting you guys and thank you, leaving the place spotless! Welcome back at any time, we loved having you there! Best wishes Thomas and Eileen,

10/10 Excellent

Laurent T.

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Tourmakeady
Nous avons passé de très agréables vacances, maison très grande, spacieuse, Eileen et Thomas sont là à notre écoute et donnent des idées de visites.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
It was great having you guys. We found the house nice and tidy after you left. Thank you for staying with us! Best wishes Thomas and Eileen!

10/10 Excellent

stephane c.

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Un très bon moment
Les hôtes, Thomas et Eileen, sont vraiment des gens charmants. La maison est grande, bien équipée et confortable. La situation géographique centrée, donne accès à tous les lieux à visiter dans un rayon de 30mn à 2 h de voiture.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
It was lovely to have you 4, pitty you had to leave the others behind. Fun for 4 could have been fun for 8. I would say just come next year. You're again very welcome! Best wishes Thomas and Eileen

10/10 Excellent

philippe m.

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Une maison incroyable !
La maison d'Eileen et Thomas est la maison de vacances parfaite. Nous nous sommes sentis choyés et comme à la maison. La maison est très spacieuse, et très propre. Le jardin est grand, la vue sur le lac Lough Mask splendide, et le hot tube extérieur ne manque pas de charme en soirée. La maison est parfaitement équipée, il ne manque rien. Eileen et Thomas ont pris le temps lors de notre arrivée de nous présenter tous les détails de la maison, et nous ont accueilli avec un charmant panier de vivres permettant de démarrer le séjour en toute tranquillité. La communication a été parfaite de bout en bout. Nous avons également pu déguster durant notre semaine les tomates du jardin. Un vrai régal. La maison est idéalement située pour parcourir la région du Connemara et du comté de Mayo. La majeure partie des sites incontournables se trouvent dans un rayon d'une heure (Achill Island, Wesport, Cliffden, parc national du Connemara, Kylemore Abbey, Cong, Leenane, et Cough Patrick, et tant d'autres encore), et les environs tout proche offrent aussi de nombreuses possibilités de promenades, avec des décors naturels à couper le souffle. Le village de Tourmakeady comprend quelques sympathiques pubs où nous avons la chance de participer à des soirées de musique irlandaise. Une épicerie se trouve également à 2 minutes en voiture. Nous remercions encore très chaleureusement Eileen et Thomas. Nous avons passé une semaine grandiose, et c'est en partie grâce à eux. Nous nous en souviendrons longtemps, et nous reviendrons avec un plaisir immense. La famille Monleau
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
It was great to have you guys over with us. We were absolute certain that the house was left in good hands. It was a pleasure and we could have spend more time drinking your own brand of champagne! Next time either here or at home in France, merci beaucoup et au revoir Thomas and Eileen!

10/10 Excellent

Join W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay
The Chalet was very nice. Even better equiped than we expected. And with a very warm welcome from the owners. The view is lovely and we had a great time. The hottub was a wonderful surprise. There's a lot to explore in the area. Especially when you like hiking (which we do). Also we visitied Galway, Clare Island, Westport, Achill Island and Omey Island. And of course the Wild Atlantic Way.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2022
It was lovely to host my native Tennants. The house was spotless when they left and it was great to hear about their lovely experiences. Best wishes Thomas and Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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Wir fühlten uns bei Eileen und Thomas sehr willkommen.
Das Haus ist riesengroß und geschmackvoll und hochwertig eingerichtet. Man merkt sofort, dass es keine reine Ferienwohnung ist. So richtet man nur für sich selbst ein. Ein Perfektionist wird sich eventuell daran stören, dass einige Details nicht handwerklich perfekt ausgeführt sind. Uns hat das nicht gestört. Das macht die schöne und wirklich komplette Ausstattung mehr als wett. Ein Highlight ist sicherlich der Hot-Tub. Draussen im warmen Wasser zu sitzen und mit einem Getränk in der Hand den Blick über den Lough Mask (selten einen See mit so unterschiedlichen Schreibweisen gesehen) schweifen zu lassen, das ist schon ein erhebenden Gefühl. Die Einweisung und Übergabe war herzlich und ausführlich. Ich mag den Humor von Thomas. Wir können diese Ferienunterkunft jedem wärmstens empfehlen. Nicht zuletzt wegen der großartigen Landschaft, in der sie eingebettet ist.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2022
This review is most kind and it was a pleasure to have you as perfect guests. Thank you for leaving the place so tidy and as it is a work in progress, we hopefully one day will even satisfy the perfectionist! We are very pleased that you felt welcome in our home. Schönen Gruß Thomas und Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Marja B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house on the countryside
Cosy atmosphere. Lot of space. Cute cat. Upon arrival we were friendly greeted by Dr. Thomas, who showed us the house. Beautiful lake view and neighbours sheep. Both adults and teenagers enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
The 'Danish' family Bon once arrived at the doorstep appeared to be Dutchies immigrated to Danmark 23 years ago. They adore the other experirnce. As they addressed loving the house, Co. Mayo and Galway with tips provided, I can only wish them to come back. There is so much more to see! They're very welcome! Thanks for your trust.