About the Homestay
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We are a couple who are interested in the outdoors and traditional music. We live 4 minutes walk from a quiet sandy beach in an area of spectacular beauty.
We have a comfortable five bedroomed house with large garden and sea views. We keep hens, ducks and goats.
We have plenty of books for our guests to read while they visit us.
We love travel and meeting people from all over the world.
We enjoy sharing our culture and music with others and are happy to include our guests in our outdoor and cultural activities.
Donal is a traditional musician and likes to play with other musicians when he gets the chance.
Janet is a TESOL teacher and is happy to help those learning English with conversational English.
Enjoy fresh baked bread and free range eggs for breakfast every morning.
Additional Info
There is no better way to learn a foreign language than to speak it in everyday situations. Your host Donal and Janet offers qualified language instruction in her native language English. One hour of instruction costs 15.00 EUR. The classes will be given by the family member at the accommodation.
The room rate includes the following services: lunch, dinner, and washing machine usage
Additional available services at an extra charge (payable directly to your host on arrival):
Pick up service: 20.00 EUR one-way
Internet access: 2.00 EUR per hour
My Pets
Dog, Cat
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Smoke alarm on each floor
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is located 0.75 km from the rural village of Ballycastle. The town of Ballina is 27km to the east. We enjoy sea views from the house and garden.
This is an area of spectacular beauty with majestic cliffs and sandy beaches.
Downpatrick Head is a short distance from the house and the world renowned Ceide Fields are 5km to the west.
The village and surrounding area were the subject of many paintings by the artist Jack B Yeats in the last century.
The nearest airport is Knock which is approx. 1 hour by car/bus. The nearest bus connection is in the village of Ballycastle.. There is a service to/from Ballina Monday to Saturday. The nearest train station is in Ballina.
We can arrange collection from Knock and Ballina if the bus timetable is not suitable for you.
Our website is www.languageandculturewest.com
Local Area Facilities
- Swimming
- Beach
- Library
- Museum
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Coeliac
- Diabetic
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
Please keep our home secure and double-lock the front door when entering and leaving the house
Please do not adjust the heat settings yourself, ask me and I will happily do it for you
Keep noise to a minimum after midnight please
Please do not invite strangers into our home; if you would like to invite a friend over just agree it with me in advance
Please enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home!
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
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June 2013
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