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Our B&B is close to Westport, one of the most vibrant towns on the West Coast of Ireland and are happy to pick people up with their luggage off the train or bus. If you are travelling by car, we have private car parking facilities and are an ideal centre for touring Connemara, (being situated on the main road to Clifden).
From Westport town centre follow signs for Leenane. They will take you onto the N59 which is the main road to Connemara. Lakeside House is 2km along this road on the left hand side.
We look forward to meeting and invite you to treat Lakeside House as a home from home. There is always a cup of tea and a chat on arrival in our comfortable guest lounge and the breakfast of your choice is served up until 9.30am in the dining room.
Westport, County Mayo, is one of two planned towns in Ireland and is one of the most attractive destinations to visit. It is unique in its character, blending the traditional and the modern. Westport offers a wide selection of high quality restaurants, excellent shopping facilities and lively pubs with traditional music. For the sporty types there are numerous swimming pools and gyms scattered around the town.
Local Westport amenities include fishing, golf, watersports, hillwalking, blueflag beaches, horseriding and tennis.
Fishing: Every known species of fish existing in Irish waters has been caught in Clew Bay! Boats can be chartered with ease for angling and cruising in one of the best locations in Europe. For the coarse fishing enthusiasts, there are a miriad of lakes within driving distance of Westport. Creggan Lough, at the bottom of our garden has excellent trout fishing.
Mayo boasts some of the best salmon and brown trout in Europe with the River Moy fishery within an hours drive. Both advanced and less experienced anglers are accommodated with ghillies, boats and fly fishing instruction readily available.
The Islands: Clew Bay is said to have 365 islands, 'one for every day of the year'. Clare Island, once home of the ledgendary pirate queen Grainne Uaile, dominates the horizon. Ferries run daily in the summer as do ferries to Inishbofin and Inishturk.
Sailing, Watersports and Beaches: Mayo posesses some of the most beautiful, biggest and safest beaches in Europe and as you would expect, there are an abundance of watersports available to the enthusiast. Choose between sailing, scuba diving, canoeing, surfing and snorkelling.
Walks: Westport has something for all levels of walker. Take a leisurely stroll along the old railway line or complete the demanding Western Way, hiking across the magnificent Connemara moutains and along the shores of Lough Corrib. Take in native wildlife on forest walks such as Tourmakeady Forest Trail or Nephin Beg Forest, or travel Tochar Phadraig - the ancient pilgrim path from Ballintubber Abbey through Aughagower to Croagh Patrick.
Westport House: Mayo's only stately home is surrounded by acres of idyllic parklands. During the summer months this is an ideal centre for a day visit for the family. There are flume rides, a childrens zoo, train rides, pitch and putt and much more.
Other Activities include clay pigeon shooting, horse-riding, tennis, squash and cycling.
- Failte Ireland approved
- Rooms en suite
- 2km from Westport Town
- Ideal Centre for Touring Connemara
For more information on any of the above please do not hesitate to ask.
Here are a few of the messages left in our Guest book:
- 'Very comfortable, hugh rooms.'
- A.Cardella- Milan, Italy
- 'Better than Ryans.'
- Eamon R. Cox- Belfast
- 'Very welcome, very comfortable.'
- Jim Kelly- New Hampshire, U.S.A.
- 'Thank-you for your kindness and hospitality.'
- T. Rommedan- Netherlands
- 'You make us feel at home in your home.'
- Pat and Delores Kerwan- U.S.A.
- 'Wonderful nights sleep and great breakfast.'
- Ander Ledgar-Crawley, England