About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Located in the Midlands of Southern Ireland, our home and holistic centre provides a peaceful and welcoming environment. You are invited to come and stay, whether you wish to use the accommodation as a retreat or for a holiday setting or a stop over whilst travelling etc.
We offer a tranquil setting where you can escape from the distractions of modern day life. Our aim is to provide a calm and quiet environment, suitable for relaxation and retreat.
ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATION:
We have a choice of guest accommodation:
We have five bedrooms and a self contained apartment available. These consist of:
~ a family bedroom with a double bed and a set of bunk beds (sleeps up to 4 people)
~ a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed (sleeps up to 3 people)
~ two twin bedded rooms
~ a single bedroom
- plus a self contained apartment next to the house that sleeps up to 4 people.
AMENITIES:
Kitchenette available for making snacks & drinks.
Local Gym 5 minute drive away.
There are no local amenities (e.g. shops etc) or public transport in the village. You need your own transport to travel anywhere.
The centre is designed to create a tranquil peaceful setting and is ideal for personal retreat. For this reason there is no TV, radio, WiFi etc.
ABOUT THE AREA & LOCATION:
Set in a rural environment it is an ideal location for a relaxing break, a retreat, a walking holiday or as a stop-over whilst exploring Ireland. We are a short walk from Donamon Castle (built in the 12th Century and one of the oldest inhabited castles in Europe). The river Suck is also a short walk away (making it an attractive location for a fishing holiday).
FACILITIES AVAILABLE:
Guests have use of the facilities including:
~ our holistic centre with a comfortable relaxation lounge area (not available when workshops, courses or other events are being held there).
~ kitchenette area with kettle, toaster, microwave, where guests can make themselves hot & cold drinks, snacks etc.
~ a wide selection of self-help, well-being and motivational books from our library
Please note that the self-contained apartment is heated by a solid fuel stove and the kitchen has a gas cooker that uses bottled gas. We provide a 'starter pack' of fuel. Guests using this accommodation are responsible for purchasing replacement gas bottles and solid fuel or we can provide this (additional charge applies).
The communal area in the main building is also heated by a solid fuel stove. We provide a 'starter pack' of fuel. Guests using this accommodation are responsible for purchasing replacement fuel or we can provide this (additional charge applies).
Although we are situated in a tranquil, rural location we are a short drive from Roscommon town (approx 15km) and a number of tourist attractions such as Rathcroghan Heritage Centre, Castlecoote House, Elphin Windmill and museum, Strokestown Famine Museum, Athlone (where you can take a boat trip down the River Shannon, take in a show at the Deane Theatre and avail of the shopping in the town centre).
As our aim is to create a peaceful and quiet setting, there are no radios, TV's in the rooms.
We ask guests to remove their shoes when entering, so please bring slippers / indoor footwear with you.
Additional Info
Parking is available at the property. As we are located in a rural setting there is no local public transport services. We are happy to collect guests from Roscommon Railway Station, Athlone Coach / Railway Station or Knock Airport (by prior arrangement).
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
We are located in the rural village of Donamon, which is approximately 17kms from Roscommon town centre. There is no public transport to the village and you will need a car or other form of transport to get around. The nearest shop is approximately 7km away.
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
House Rules
You are free to come and go as you please and to use the communal facilities in our holistic centre at your leisure providing they are not being used for other purposes. Please note that we may ask that you vacate your rooms during the day between 11am and 6pm for 'housekeeping' purposes. We ask that you clean up any crockery etc. that you may use in the kitchenette located in the main hall / relaxation area and leave all areas in a clean and tidy state after use.
If you wish to bring a pet, please contact us beforehand.
We ask that you respect the privacy of any other guests and that if you are coming or going between the hours of 10pm - 8am that you avoid making any noise that would unduly disturb others.
As our aim is to create a peaceful and quiet setting, there are no radios, TV's or WiFi. Some guests may be on 'personal retreat' and we ask that you do not make undue noise.
We ask guests to remove their shoes when entering, so please bring slippers / indoor footwear with you.
Payment:
Once you have confirmed your booking through the Homestay site, we email an invoice that you can use to pay online with a debit / credit card.
We ask that guests initially pay a 25% deposit to secure their booking and the full balance for their stay by no later than 14 working days prior to the commencement date of the booking.
Cancellation policy:
Full refund (excluding the Homestay booking fee) if you cancel giving at least 7 clear days notice prior to the commencement date of your booking.
No refund if you cancel giving less than 7 days notice.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
16 Reviews
September 2023
Troppo fuori dalle rotte turistiche e difficile da raggiungere! Ray e stato gentile ma l'alloggio risultava modesto e con odore di umidita'
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August 2023
Ray was very friendly and welcoming. He shared with us the history of the house and town. It was a quiet and comfortable place.
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August 2023
We really enjoyed r stay at rays he was a great host and very helpful such a Gentleman it did the job for us but teenage girls did not like having no TV but we were away everyday but me and husband didn't mind Thankyou again Ray.
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June 2023
A great host. We arrived late but he was very welcoming.I booked one room for my 4 friends but he allowed us to use two rooms.
Thanks Ray for the hospitality .
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May 2023
Ray was great. The rooms were clean and comfortable. This is a great way to get away from city bustle and relax.
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April 2023
I have had the most relaxing stay in Dunamon. It was a late booking and I could not have been better taken care of. Ray was friendly and easy to talk with. Only eight minutes from Roscommon Racecourse it was excellently situated for my needs. My room was very spacious, as was the kitchen and the relaxing sitting area. It was clean, comfortable and inviting, and I look forward to staying again next year Please God.
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April 2023
We had a very good night. Ray is very available and very friendly. We are happy to have met him
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December 2022
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
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October 2022
He is kindest person who I have ever met.
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August 2022
Our stay at Ray's homestay was a very enjoyable experience, Ray was very welcoming and added a few little personal touches which was lovely, his little oasis is very relaxing and comfortable We couldn't have asked for better, Thank you Ray, from Julie, Sonia and Ava Rose
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How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.