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BROWNSTOWN LODGE - Fishing Lodge & Country House with lake view and secluded location

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Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

BROWNSTOWN LODGE - Fishing Lodge & Country House with lake view and secluded location

BROWNSTOWN LODGE is a private fishing lodge & country house on the shores of the world famous brown trout and pike Lough Carra in County Mayo, Ireland. The lodge has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower and bath, a large living room with open kitchen, induction hob and open fireplace. Satellite TV, sound bar, W-Lan, washing machine and dryer are further features, as well as the possibility of renting an on-site motor boat, fishing and fly fishing rods as well as an echosounder for a fee.

The secluded location of the lodge in this peaceful, idyllic Irish countryside, with no noise and views across the crystal clear Lough Carra, is probably unique to those seeking relaxation. A piece of "Robinson Crusoe" feeling with the amenities of a high-class home.

SURROUNDINGS: In a few minutes drive you reach the town of Ballinrobe, which with its Irish charm and the nice pubs, the quaint shops and a huge supermarket is the ideal starting point for shopping and evening activities.

FISHING: Lough Carra is one of Ireland's best-known limestone lakes, known for its Lough-style fishing and good pike and perch. Furthermore, you can also reach in just a few minutes the great lakes of the Irish West: Lough Mask and Lough Corrib, which probably no fisherman should be a foreign word. Here daily motorboats and rowing boats can be rented. Compared to our "Homemater" the Lough Carra, these lakes are very rocky and should not be used in storm and wind. The lodge is just 35 minutes' drive from Ireland's most famous salmon river, River Moy.

EXCURSIONS: In addition to ideal fishing, Brownstown Lodge is an ideal base for day trips to Galway, Ashford Castle, Ballina, the Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara, the white West Coast beaches or the beautiful County Donegal. Golfing is also possible in the immediate vicinity of the lodge - as is the town Ballinrobe known for its horse races.

HOW TO GET THERE: Brownstown Lodge Dublin is about 2.5 - 3 hours and mostly runs to Galway via the extremely well-developed highway. It could also be served by Knock Airport which is only 52 km away and 45 minutes drive from the lodge.

Property manager

Thomas Weiss

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Brownstown Fishing Country Lake View Secluded Location
Brownstown Fishing Country Lake View Secluded Location

About the area

Map
Ballyscanlon, County Mayo

What's nearby

  • Ballinrobe Races - 14 min drive
  • Quiet Man Museum - 23 min drive
  • Ashford Castle - 27 min drive
  • Knock Shrine - 32 min drive
  • Westport House - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Claremorris Station - 22 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flannery's Bistro restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McHughs Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Forde's Country Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Art O' Neills - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪O'Hares Pub - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BROWNSTOWN LODGE - Fishing Lodge & Country House with lake view and secluded location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BROWNSTOWN LODGE - Fishing Lodge & Country House with lake view and secluded location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BROWNSTOWN LODGE - Fishing Lodge & Country House with lake view and secluded location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BROWNSTOWN LODGE - Fishing Lodge & Country House with lake view and secluded location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Ballinrobe Races, Ballintubber Abbey and Belcarra Eviction Cottage. Franciscan Monastery and Partry House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

BROWNSTOWN LODGE - Fishing Lodge & Country House with lake view and secluded location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Remote Oasis
First of all, the lodge is exactly as portrayed in the pictures. We absolutely loved our 8 day stay in in this remote and quiet countryside. Lough Carra was beautiful, and we had sheep out front and dairy cows in the back. Beautifully landscaped as well. The caretakers, Jim and Mary were exceptional. We chose this place because we waned private and and countryside. We got it. It was the perfect base for our wanderings in Co. Mayo, Co. Galway and Connemara. My only sugesstion is for clearer driving directions. We would not have found it if not for Padrick, who escorted us there. The house was also stocked with essentials, and Mary baked us a welcome pie. There are two grocery stores in Ballinrobe for those who wish to prepare their own meals. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Suffern, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Everything was fantastic! It's aways nice when the place looks exactly like the photos. What we didn't expect was the the caretaker was so wonderfully responsible and helpful. We even got to sample his wife's rhubarb pie! I highly recommend Brownstone Lodge.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delores Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at the Brownstown Lodge
We spent two lovely weeks at the Brownstown Lodge. The house is spacious and comfortable. It was a good base for our exploration of western Ireland. Thomas responded immediately to our texts. Jim and Mary were wonderful hosts. There was cake and a lovely bouquet of fresh flowers waiting for us upon arrival. Midway through our stay, Mary brought us a delicious homemade rhubarb crisp! We loved the peaceful country setting. We are in a hotel now in Dublin. . .missing the comforts of the Brownstown Lodge!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We absolutely loved Brownstone Lodge. Perfect location near Lough Carra in County Mayo. We were able to do some fishing when the weather allowed. The remoteness of the location was amazing, so quiet and so peaceful. And the lodge was well stocked, clean and spacious. We enjoyed the company of our caretakers and they made sure that we had everything that we needed. We had a lovely time and we cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un sejur minunat
O locatie grozava, pentru cine doreste sa petreaca o vacanta linistita, inconjurata de campuri verzi, anumale de ferma si posibilitate de pescuit.Din pacate vremea frumoasa , soare , cald nu a fost favorita pescuitului
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Piece of Irish Heaven
Brownstown Lodge is a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty and freshness of the Irish countryside. It is a short drive from the nearest town where you can get groceries and great food. We used the Lodge for our base camp from where we explored the beauty of north County Mayo. A great location for peace and relaxation. We felt at home at the Lodge. All the amenities that you need are supplied. Beautiful sunsets over Lough Carra. We plan to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home I’m the Mayo Countryside
My Mom, myself and my 4 children rented Brownstown Lodge for 4 weeks. We saw so much of County Mayo, Galway and some of Co. Clare and Brownstown was the perfect base to explore the west of Ireland. The house was perfect Lough Carra’s crystal waters were a short walk away. A lovely house with a conscientious owner. Perfect stay.
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad T., Houston, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet...secluded....perfect.
The lodge is wonderful. It is located in a quiet, secluded location near the lake and not far from Ballinrobe. Great place to relax and use as a base to explore the West. Property is well maintained and contains every convenience. Thomas is the perfect host. He was very responsive in communicating and provided all the information we needed for our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house brilliant location home from home. Would definitely recommend 👍
Had a brilliant time here. Lovely house. Very well equipped. The only small thing is no outdoor furniture. Having said that the weather was brilliant- sitting outside in Ireland is not usually the norm. Otherwise cannot fault this property and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lodge
Loved the house right at the lake. Spotless clean. Owner responded to any questions very quickly . Got abit lost getting there. Need an eir code to make it easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piękny dom cicha spokojna okolica
Napewno tu wrócę

10/10 Excellent

Jose B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic spot in Mayo
Spent 2 weeks at the cottage. Situated in wonderful position with view of lake and fields but close enough to Ballinrobe if needed. Within easy driving distance there are many great sights and places of interest. Everything you need to just move in is provided. More like home than a holiday rental property. The caretakers were very kind and considerate. The owner contactable and most obliging. Were reluctant to leave and would love to return.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Meath

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
lovely lake outside the door which we spent time swimming in, children really enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

noam m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best homeaway I had been in
I have been using homeaway for a while now, staying in many cottages all through Europe. This cottage, in my opinion, is among the best I stayed in. AMAZING location on the banks of lough Carra, gorgeous and spacious house. Everything feels new and house felt homey and usable from the get go. Last but not least Thomas was a gracious host and accommodated all my various spam emails :) Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place
Thomas's place is a remote cottage in County Mayo, Ireland, and is as advertised. It is a very nice place, comfortably furnished and has everything that you need in order to have a comfortable stay. We enjoyed our stay immensely, and would recommend this listing to anyone who is interested in getting away from it all, and simply enjoying the remote Irish countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus an erholsamer Lage
Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und es war sehr sauber. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Notburg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unvergesslicher Aufenthalt in einer traumhaften Lodge
Selten schreibe ich Bewertungen, aber hier auf jeden Fall. Schon auf der Internetseite habe ich mich ein bisschen in das wunderschöne Häuschen verguckt- eigentlich zu groß für 2 Personen. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter im Vorfeld war super freundlich, die Wegbeschreibung und die Infos zum Haus und der Umgebung mit Tipps für Ausflüge, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants etc. sehr ausführlich und hilfreich. Unsere Erwartungen wurden definitiv übertroffen. Bei der Ankunft erwartete uns ein herzliches Willkommen in Form von frischen Blumen auf dem Tisch plus einem Apfelkuchen.Das Verwalterehepaar Mary und Jim begrüßte uns kurz nach unserer Ankunft persönlich. Das Haus samt Einrichtung ist wunderschön, extrem sauber, hell und mit viel Liebe und Geschmack eingerichtet. Es fehlte an nichts, von der Nespressomaschine über Gewürze, Toilettenpapier, Waschmittel, Haarfön etc....an alles wurde gedacht. Es gibt ausreichend Platz, vor allem das Zimmer im Obergeschoss ist riesig und super schön. Die Lage absolut traumhaft, im Grünen mit Blick auf den See, ruhig und malerisch. Idealer Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge mit dem Auto. Wir haben eine sehr entspannte Woche verbracht. Jim, den Verwalter, haben wir sehr ins Herz geschlossen und seine irische Freundlichkeit und Offenheit beim Tee trinken kennenlernen dürfen. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen, so ein schönes Haus und können die Brownstown Lodge nur weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Falk R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin S., Groß-Zimmern

Liked: Cleanliness
Sagenhaft gemütliches, sauberes Haus in ruhiger Lage
Bei unserer Ankunft konnten wir das Haus zu erst ein wenig für uns erkunden, da Check In über die Schlüsselbox erfolgte. Was für uns unglaublich angenehm war. Jim, der „Verwalter“ vor Ort stellte sich später kurz vor. Sehr diskret, nicht aufdringlich und sehr freundlich. Das Haus begrüßte uns bereits wohlig warm vorgeheizt mit einem selbst gebackenen Kuchen. Vielen Dank hierfür :) Da wir über Weihnachten blieben, wurde sogar der Wohnbereich geschmückt. Das Haus ist einfach super ausgestattet, sehr sauber und es ist einfach gemütlich. Wir fanden alles und noch mehr was man zum wirklich alltäglichen Leben benötigt. Wir konnten über Weihnachten unser Weihnachtsfestessen dort problemlos zubereiten. Wäsche waschen und trocknen kein Problem, es ist für alles gesorgt. Hervorheben möchte ich die absolute Sauberkeit des Hauses. Der Wohnbereich ist einfach gemütlich, die Couch ist bequem und der TV spricht für sich. Das Haus liegt ruhig und abgelegen und hat einen wunderschönen Blick auf den See und man ist dennoch relativ gut zentral für Ausflüge etc. die Betten sind ebenso super bequem. TV im oberen Schlafzimmer war eine positive Überraschung. Die Badezimmer sind sauber und schön angenehm groß. Es war ein super Aufenthalt und wir werden zu 100% wieder kommen. Danke das wir Gäste sein durften.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles bestens
Es gibt nichts negatives über das Haus oder die Einrichtung zu sagen. Der Kontakt mit dem Vermieter lief unproblematisch und schnell. Das Wetter, selbst Ende Oktober war perfekt. Über die Fische im See kann ich nichts sagen da ich weder das Boot noch Angeln benutzt habe da dies nicht in meinem Interessensbereich liegt. Somit voll zu empfehlen
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chalet de pêche
Nous sommes venus en Irlande pour pêcher avec des amis. Nous pêchons sur des lacs où il y a du brochet et des truites.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sven O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein absolutes Traumhaus in toller Landschaft!!!
Wir hatten sehr gutes Wetter, konnten sehr viel unternehmen, und im Haus hat es an nichts gefehlt. Wir haben uns einfach wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin F.

Brownstown Lodge
Tolles Haus, viel Platz. Verwalter vor Ort sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Gerne wieder
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Familienurlaub
Super Haus in super Lage. Bei Anreise fanden wir leckeren Apfelkuchen und ein frischen Blumenstrauß vor. Das Haus ist super ausgestattet. Die Betreuung durch Jim vor Ort war top. Tolle Einweisung ins Boot und in den See. Alles in allem ein super Urlaub. Wir kommen wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023