Title: Lough Mask Fishing Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lough Mask Fishing Cottage ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111510000/111503400/111503371/c2c52055.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111510000/111503400/111503371/d0f13323.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111510000/111503400/111503371/f1fe78bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111510000/111503400/111503371/d02a5766.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111510000/111503400/111503371/7e52676c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lough Mask Fishing Cottage provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire chalet 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1098 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lough Mask Fishing Cottage Enjoy the ambience and tranquillity of a spacious cottage within walking distance of Lough Mask Lake. Perfect for exploring the area of Cong, Ballinrobe & Connemara. This pretty country cottage has a good quality traditional interior, creating a warm atmosphere that engulfs you and a cosy sitting room with stove, doors opening to a fully fitted kitchen with dining area and doors leading out onto a paved area with a picnic table perfect for dining al fresco with fabulous views of the countryside. 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / Sleeping upto 8 guests / Allowing 1 pet Beautifully presented 4 bedroom cottage set in an idyllic setting with beautiful land and mountain views. Only a short walk to Lough Mask Lake where one can stroll down for a morning swim, a spot of fishing or roam around the quiet roads or fields and enjoy a picnic. Inishmaine Island is also only a short walk from The Cottage where you will find the remains of Inishmaine Abbey and gatehouse an early monastic site. The Cottage is situated in Neale close to Cong, Ballinrobe and within 50 minutes to the Capital of Culture, Galway City. Adjacent to Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. The cottage is offered in excellent order displayed as follows:- Hallway leading into a bright reception room with stove fire, comfy couches and plenty of windows overlooking green fields. There are double doors opening to the kitchen/dining area. The kitchen is fully fitted with all mod cons including washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. There is a patio door leading out onto a paved area with a picnic table with beautiful views of green fields. There is a stove fire. There is a down stairs double bedroom with free standing wardrobe. Further double bedroom with window to the front of the house. Family bathroom with bath and shower overhead, wc and sink unit. Upstairs: Bedroom 3: Double bed, ensuite shower room, 2 windows with beautiful views Bedroom 4: Double bedroom with twin beds. The exterior has ample parking space, garden area and gated. Cong Cong is situated on an island formed by a number of streams that surround it on all sides. Cong is located on the isthmus connecting Loughs Corrib and Mask, near the towns of Headford and Ballinrobe and the villages of Clonbur, the Neale and Cross. Tourist Attractions Ashford Castle provides a romantic backdrop in superior surrounds, offering guests both relaxation and comfort. There are many opportunities to explore the vast estate with fishing on Lough Corrib, equestrian pursuits, golf, falconry and trail walking. Or simply relax in our luxurious interiors and enjoy your favourite novel or pamper yourself with treatments from our beauty therapists. The Castle has welcomed and entertained its fair share of celebrities and public figures over the years. Members of Europe's royal families, political figures, industrialists and film stars have all enjoyed the hospitality of the castle. Ashford Castle has an unsurpassed reputation for providing guests with the very finest rooms and suites. Each guest room is individually designed to provide stylish personal comforts, from the marble fittings of bathrooms to sumptuous co-ordinated fabrics and furnishings. Many of the rooms retain their original features and all are equipped with modern amenities. Ashford Castle offers guests an abundance of activities to enjoy in true spirit of a resort property. From the combination of pursuits involving physical exercise to the more relaxed beauty treatments, we will attempt to ensure you leave Ashford refreshed, relaxed and replenished. Fishing Season Salmon: 1 February to 30 September Brown Trout: 1 March to 30 September Permits The fishing is free but a small fee is charged by Ashford Castle Hotel for admission to the grounds. The Cong River rises in the village of Cong. It is, in fact, the outflow from Lough Mask, further to the north, that escapes through huge fissures in the cavernous limestone of the district and rises again in the village of Cong. It is about one mile long. This is a big, wide river, perhaps 100 yards wide in places, and divided by an island at one point. It pushes down strongly past Ashford Castle. Some of it can be fished off the bank and it is possible to wade it, but more of it is better fished from a boat. To fish it well, the visitor would be well advised to employ one of the local gillies. They can be contacted through any hotel or guest house in the village of Cong. The river gets an excellent run of spring salmon and fishing can start on opening day if the water is not too high. The peak of the spring run is in April and then the grilse come in May. June is particularly good, as is early July, and salmon are taken here in lesser numbers for the rest of the season. The early-season fish are mostly taken in spinning but the fly can take fish from April onwards and shrimp and worm are also used. The river also holds excellent stocks of good brown trout and some are very large. It has good hatches of olives, mayflies, sedges and midges and dry-fly fishing can be especially good. Body waders are very useful for the dry-fly fishing but care should be exercised while wading. Boating Cruising The largest lake in the Republic of Ireland is called Lough Corrib. Measuring 68 sq. miles and with 365 islands, this lake is one of the cleanest, most un-sploit and most scenic in all of Europe. A cruise through this unique waterway is a must while visiting the West of Ireland. In 1977 'Corrib Cruises' began operating on Lough Corrib and today is the longest established and most experienced company cruising these waters. Horse Riding Riding Irish horses on your holiday can get you to places seldom seen. We ride over 3000 acres of the former estate of Ashford Castle which was once the home of the Guinness family. Lord Ardilaun built tunnels under the roads to avoid the inconvenience of opening gates, a gesture which we much appreciate today. Ashford Equestrian Centre actively breeds and trains quality Connemara Ponies, Irish Draughts and Irish Sport Horses. The Irish Draught's qualities of strength, sound constitution, docility and intelligence are well recognised. Today the Irish Draught is sought after for its breeding qualities, being used more and more to get extra bone and substance in the progeny. Walks Cong offers the tourist excellent walkways by rivers, lakes, mountains and forests. Connemara, Galway's west coast, boasts beautiful Mountain, Bog, Lake and Coastal scenery and if you have seen the classic 50's movie, The Quiet Man starring Maureen O'Hara & John Wayne, then no more is needed to be said. Mount Gable dominates the area around Clonbur and guards one of the major routes into Connemara from the East. It also commands some of the most splendid views in the region and the climb will repay the efforts of any walker who completes this modest ascent. The 12 Bens challenge which takes place in nearby Clifden in June every year is renowned as the toughest mountain walk in Ireland. Only 30 minutes from Clonbur lies Croagh Patrick which is renowned for its Patrician Pilgrimage in honour of Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint. It was on the summit of the mountain that Saint Patrick fasted for forty days in 441 AD and the custom has been faithfully handed down from generation to generation. The tradition of pilgrimage to this holy mountain stretches back over 5,000 years from the Stone Age to the present day without interruption. On 'Reek Sunday', the last Sunday in July, over 25,000 pilgrims climb the Reek. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,098 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 12:00 AM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Checkin 16:00-00:00 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total pets Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 484035 ## About the area Neale is home to this holiday home. Lough Nadalloge and Lough Nabo reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cong Mini Golf Club and Joyce Country Sheepdogs. [Visit our Neale travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Neale.dx553248635939574766) [View more Chalets in Neale](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Neale-Chalets.d553248635939574766-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.59666%2C-9.28654&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QFtToyaFeJmZQyIdqNHmDfuaZdc=) Ballinrobe, County Mayo ### What's nearby - Ballinrobe Races - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles - Cong Abbey - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles - Quiet Man Museum - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles - Ashford Castle Golf Club - 18 min drive - 6.4 miles - Ashford Castle - 19 min drive - 7.0 miles ### Getting around - Claremorris Station - 28 min drive - Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 54 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪the valkenburg - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery - ‬17 min drive - ‪Fitzpatrick's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cullen's at the Cottage - ‬17 min drive - ‪Quay Bar - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lough Mask Fishing Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Lough Mask Fishing Cottage? > Check-in begins at 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Lough Mask Fishing Cottage? > Checkout is at 12:00 AM. ### Where is Lough Mask Fishing Cottage located? > Situated in Neale, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lough Nadalloge and Lough Nabo. Carrigeenagur and Cow Island are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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