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"We really enjoyed our holiday at Sound Cottage, gorgeous place, lovely cottage, really clean, easy to get hold of the caretaker if you needed any info, it was a really relaxing holiday and we would have liked it to have been even longer!"
Our kids loved the swing in the garden and the bunk beds and the donkeys in the field next door. I just loved the get away from it all feel and just the feel of the cottage. It was lovely.
Hello Cathy,
Thanks for your kind review.
Apologies for the state of the road. It is very difficult to get all the owners out at The Points to contribute to cost of repairs. When I am there I fill in the potholes on a daily basis.
Mary and Sheila, the donkeys, are mother and daughter rescues from the Donkey Sanctuary.
I hope that you can return to Sound Cottage in the future.
Best wishes,
Patrick
Property Owner
Reviewed by Cathy4.7★Sep 2024
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"Absolutely beautiful cottage in stunning location but the access road is horrendous and there is no way to avoid all the deep pot holes."
Cottage was immaculately clean & contained everything that you could need but really needs some TLC (furniture very uncomfortable and past its sell by date, fridge door fell off, wobbly taps in en suite to name a few)
We will be back but not until the road has been repaired.
Reviewed by Susan3.4★Sep 2024
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"I have just spent a week at Sound Cottage with my sister , we loved the views , feeding the donkeys each morning and the area itself."
Sound cottage is a lovely quaint cottage, with everything you need provided. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived. Plenty of games / dvd’s as tv doesn’t always work due to no signal. The cottage has everything you need , hair dryers, slow cooker, every kitchen utensil you can think of, George Forman grill, plenty of thick duvets for when it is cold, washing machine and dryer.
We did find the sofa and chairs were past their best , very uncomfortable especially when weather is bad and you are in for the day. Also the lane down to the cottage is really bad with pot holes, we hired a car so was concerned about damaging it every time we went out. Apart from the seating and lane everything was great , I would recommend Sound Cottage to anyone wanting to stay on Achill , I for one will definitely be back
Reviewed by Leann4.4★Sep 2024
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"The couch and armchairs need replacing, the fridge needs replacing."
The road down to the cottage needs potholes filled in. The cottage is fine if these things were sorted.
Reviewed by Mary4.4★Aug 2024
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, both human and canine, however, some general maintenance needs to be attended to along with some furniture replacement."
The seating furniture in the sitting room is very cumbersome and passed its best for comfort wise.
Otherwise, everything worked very well. All possible kitchen items were provided.
We would certainly rebook!
Hello Elizabeth
Thanks for you feedback.
Sorry you didn't like the furniture.
Many guests actually say how comfortable it is.
It is impossible to please all the people all the time.
Glad you enjoyed your stay anyway
Regards
Patrick
Property Owner
Reviewed by Elizabeth4.1★Jul 2024
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"Very cozy cottage, we had a great time here!"
Easy access to Achill Island and its wonderful surroundings.
A pleasure to have the donkeys around!
Hello Tim,
Thanks for a great review.
I am very pleased you enjoyed your stay at Sound Cottage and I hope the Achill weather was kind to you.
Everyone loves Mary and Sheila the friendly donkeys.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Patrick
Property Owner
Reviewed by Tim3.8★Jul 2024
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"Excellent and peaceful spot the light in this part of the world is fantastic."
Facilities wise The hot water was fantastic, fast and reliable which is hugely appreciated with teenagers in tow.
We had just the break ŵe needed. There was lots of information provided in the packs which helped us plan our stay.
Donkeys for neighbours provided a different backdrop to the usual...
Hello Alan,
Thanks for your kind comments and I hope the donkeys were good company.
I hope you can return to Sound Cottage in the future.
Best wishes,
Patrick
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alan4.4★Jun 2024
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"We absolutely loved our stay in Sound Cottage."
Such a perfect location. If you're looking for a holiday where you get so relaxed you find yourself asking' What day is today??!' then this is the place.
Our dog Jimmy was in 7th heaven too.. can't recommend this place enough. The caretakers were brilliant also. 10 out of 10.
Thanks for your lovely comments
I am glad you enjoyed your stay at Sound Cottage
Were Mary and Sheila (the donkeys) good company?
Michael and Mary the caretakers also say thanks
Hope to see you again in the futuref
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jun 2024
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"Really enjoyed the holiday, location, cleanliness, and amenities at the cottage ..."
Really enjoyed the holiday, location, cleanliness, and amenities at the cottage were excellent, apologies for not signing visitors book, l would highly recommend this cottage
Reviewed by Angela5.0★Sep 2022
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"Sound Cottage is the last house on a very long lane."
right on the shore. It is a beautiful 100 year old cottage which has just the right mix of character and modern facilities. Michael and Mary are the caretakers for the property and they do a fabulous job. We were so comfortable with the stove and cosy sofas while the wind howled outside on the first two nights. But we were also blessed with sunshine and could sit outside and watch all the birds, feed the donkeys or watch the tide. If you are looking tranquility, cosiness, nature with more than a splash of bona fide Achill then Sound Cottage will tick all the boxes.
Reviewed by Majella5.0★Sep 2022
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"We stayed at three different cottages during our trip to Ireland and everyone said Sound Cottage was their favourite."
It has everything you could wish for and more. It was far more beautiful than we were expecting.
The Cottage itself was extremely comfortable, had everything we needed and more, but the view - wow! it was truly amazing, we spent many hours just sitting and taking in the scenery and took lots of photos. The icing on the cake was the donkeys, beautiful donkeys, who were always nearby and very friendly.
This is a place where we saw people taking strolls out to see the beautiful scenery, but we had the honour of staying there for 5 lovely days.
Thank you so much and we will definitely be back xx
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Aug 2022
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"We had the most wonderful time on Achill."
The cottage is clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The location is wonderful and a decent distance from other properties. We loved the garden and our girls loved the swing and especially loved feeding the two nosey donkeys over the fence. I sat having my breakfast one day watching a heron catch fish and seals on the flats as the tide receded. It really is a place to relax and Achill is a special place.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2022
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"This is a beautiful cottage with a spectacular view."
The house is comfortable and retains it's old charm. It would be hard for anyone not to unwind and relax in such senic, peacful place with the added bonus of the friendly donkeys. I hope to return soon. Thank you.
Reviewed by Vicky4.4★Jul 2022
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"Lovely cottage, spectacular setting."
Brilliant!
Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jun 2022
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"We had a lovely time at Sound Cottage."
The cottage is lovely. The view of the shoreline and the mountains is beautiful. We explored the island with friends and it is a magnificent place. Many thanks for a wonderful retreat away. Noel& Carmel Horan
Reviewed by Carmel Dolan5.0★Sep 2021
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"This is an old, remote cottage."
2 of the 3 bedrooms had a damp smell. The bed in the main bedroom was very, very poor. It was extremely creaky and not comfortable at all. Electricity worked, there was a landline, however no WiFi and the hot water and heating was very difficult to regulate. The cottage is at the end of a 1 km one lane road with 2 other cottages. There are maybe 3 places to pass should you meet another car. You have to pray that you don’t meet another car. The lane joins a two-way road which was busy and you have no visibility on what traffic is coming. If a mirror was mounted on the other side of the road, at least you would not have to take your life into your hands each time. We had 2 close calls during our stay and the anxiety caused by this was unwanted during our holiday.
Reviewed by Dan2.5★Jul 2021
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"Sound Cottage is in the most tranquil of surroundings with nothing but peace and quiet all around."
An excellent place to escape and relax. The best cottage I've ever stayed in. Very homely.
Reviewed by Andy5.0★Jun 2019
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"Would highly recommend Sound Cottage."
It was spotless upon arrival and in the most spectacular setting.
Reviewed by Fiona4.7★Jun 2018
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"This cottage was warm, cozy, and in a great location."
Well equipped kitchen, with lots of nice extras throughout the home. I appreciated the charm and character, and all the reading material, games, movies, and cd's for rainy days, aso well as a lovely host.
If there was one recommendation for improvement I would say it would be the corner area of the garden by the donkeys. If it was cleared it would enhance the view.
Reviewed by Debra5.0★May 2018
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"A Magical Step Back in Time ' Our stay at Sound Cottage was wonderful."
It is perfectly located to the many amazing beaches and hill walks on Achill Island. Ballycroy National Park, Westport and south Mayo are all close by and easy day trips as well. The views are breathtaking and indescribable. The beauty of Achill would be enough to merit a stay at Sound Cottage, but the home connects you to this stunning landscape. The Cottage is quietly situated on a small bit of land reaching into Achill Sound and less than 100 meters from the beach. It is an impossibly romantic place to stay, the stone walls, picturesque windows, the wood stove burning softly and the still quiet that engulfs you. It is well fitted and the recent addition of the large back bedroom is perfectly done and makes it well suited for a family or ideal for a traveling couple. Shopping, pubs, music and restaurants are close by. One of the most appreciated features at the cottage was the full laundry (washer/dryer). Michael and Mary were wonderful hosts and provided everything we required. With a small flock of sheep surrounding and a donkey (Neddy) wanting to be feed carrots, you will feel like you have stepped back in time and will not want to reset the clock when it is time to go.
Reviewed by Donald Keith5.0★Jul 2017
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"July 2017 - We very much enjoyed our stay at Sound Cottage."
It was an ideal location to stay 'home' and relax and perfectly situated to explore Achill and mainland Mayo. Our two large dogs (one a wolfhound) had no problems with Ned or the sheep and there was plenty of room in the cottage for us and them. We had the added joy of a hare in the garden. Achill is a magical and beautiful island with a wonderful welcome from th elocal people for visitors. We will return to Achill and to Sound Cottage.
Reviewed by Mike4.2★Jul 2017
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"Wonderful cottage."
Greatly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views over the Sound. Fun walks on the Strand beachcombing. We would have booked again for September 2020 but not available. Will try again in a couple of years.
Reviewed by Andy4.4★Oct 2015
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