- Ashford Castle: A world-renowned five-star medieval castle hotel on a 350-acre estate overlooking Lough Corrib in Cong, celebrated for its historic grandeur, falconry school, golf course, Michelin-recognised dining, and luxurious spa experiences.
- The Lodge at Ashford Castle: A luxurious four-star sister property to Ashford Castle on the same vast estate in Cong, offering elegant lakeside rooms, fine dining at Wilde’s Restaurant, and access to estate activities in a more intimate country house setting.
- Knockranny House Hotel & Spa: An elegant four-star Victorian-style hotel in Westport with panoramic views over Clew Bay, known for its award-winning spa, fine dining, and proximity to Croagh Patrick and the Great Western Greenway.
- The Ice House Hotel: A boutique four-star riverside hotel in Ballina overlooking the River Moy, famed for its contemporary design, exceptional spa with outdoor hot tubs, and relaxed fine dining focusing on local produce.
- Mount Falcon Estate: A luxurious four-star country estate near Ballina on 100 acres, featuring hawk walks, fishing, a spa, and elegant accommodation in the manor house or lodges, blending historic charm with modern leisure.
- Westport Plaza Hotel: A stylish four-star boutique hotel in the heart of vibrant Westport, offering spacious rooms, a renowned spa, lively bar and restaurant, and an ideal base for exploring the town’s culture and nearby coastline.
- Breaffy House Hotel: A welcoming four-star resort set in 100 acres of woodland near Castlebar, popular for its extensive leisure facilities, spa, golf proximity, and family-friendly atmosphere with historic house charm.
- Great National Hotel Ballina (Grace Hotel): A contemporary four-star hotel on the outskirts of Ballina, featuring comfortable modern rooms, a leisure centre with pool, the relaxing Éidin Spa, and convenient access to the River Moy and Wild Atlantic Way activities
Mayo offers dramatic scenery and ancient heritage, with the rugged beauty of Croaghaun on Achill Island, one of Ireland’s highest sea cliffs, nearly three times taller than the Cliffs of Moher, and Benwee Head, also higher than Moher. Croagh Patrick’s pilgrimage trail provides vistas of Clew bay, bestrewn with islands. The town of Westport features Georgian architecture and a major visitor attraction under development at Westport House, while the Céide Fields serves as an enchanting window into a prehistoric farming landscape. The famous beaches of Achill Island such as Keel are a core attraction of the Wild Atlantic Way and feature on the iconography of travel around the world. Mayo is Ireland’s third largest county by size (5,398 square km) and 18th largest by population (137,970).
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