Grasshopper Cottage is located on the shore of Lough Corrib, close to the village of Corr na Móna, 60 km (37 miles) from Galway city. The Cottage, with superb lake and moutain views, is 50 meters from the water’s edge and is situated in an area of peaceful, natural beauty with hedgerows of wild flowers, fuchsias and rhododendrons.
Lough Corrib, is Ireland’s largest wild brown trout fishery, and at Grasshopper Cottage we specialise in fly fishing for trout. Proprietors have been welcoming anglers to their home for many years and, being anglers themselves, are familiar with the needs of the game fisher. Warm welcome, central heating and turf fires, home cooking.
Property amenities:
Warm Irish welcome, fantastic lake views, bedrooms en-suite, central heating, open fire, home cooked meals. Rod room with rod racks, drying room, tackle hire, flies for sale. Local knowledge of where to fish. Fly-tying desk for guests use. Library of periodicals, books, videos. Walking/Flora guide books, maps.
Nearby attractions and activities:
* Walking - Take a ramble to down the Dooras pensinsula or explore the woodlands in Clonbur and Cong. Walk the old road "Siúlóid Bhinn Shléibhe" from Corr na Móna to Clonbur. Climb Mt. Gable (Binn Shléibhe) for fantastic views in all directions or head for the Joyce Country or Maumturk mountains. Further afield there are the Twelve Bens, the Sheffrys, Croagh Patrick and Nephin.
* Wildflowers - Discover the variety of flora both locally and in The Burren (1 hour's drive).
* Golf - 18 hole courses at Ballinrobe, Oughterard, Ballyconneely, Westport. 9 hole course in Cong + mini-golf.
* Horse Riding - Ashford Equestrian Centre, Cong close to close to Ashford Castle Hotel. Ride through the wooded countryside between the shores of Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. Horse racing in Ballinrobe and Galway.
* Boat trips - Visit the island of Inchagoill with archeological sites. Cruise Killary Harbour. Take the ferry to the offshore islands of Inisboffin, Aran, Clare and experience their wild beauty.
* Archeology - Many sites to view in the area including 5th century monastic ruins, Ross Abbey, Cillín (children's burial grounds), holy wells.
* Cycling - Cycle the ’Joyce Country Drive’ via Clonbur past Lough Mask to Finny and then beside Lough Nafooey and up over the hill and down into the Maam valley.
* Canoeing, Orienteering, Windsurfing - All are available at Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre, 2.5km at Clonbur.
* Visit Connemara - Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, Connemara National Park. Take a plunge in the Atlantic at Glassillaun beach or check out Scuba Dive West.
*Shopping - Clifden, Westport, Galway.
Location:
N84 Galway/Headford. R334 Headford/Cross. R345 Cross/Cong. R345 Cong/Corr na Móna (16km/10m). In village, cross bridge, take first left beside the pub, Tí Mháille, Dubhros road for 3km/2 miles.
Policy:
Payment of deposit required to secure booking. Payment methods accepted:Visa, Mastercard, PayPal. Deposits paid for bookings in May are non-refundable on cancellation. Otherwise, deposit will be refunded if cancellation is 7 or more days before arrival. Check-out by 11am; check-in after 4pm (unless special arrangement made). No smoking in bedrooms/dining area.
Packages:
MAYFLY SPECIAL 2010: 5 nights B&B plus hire of boat and engine 4 days + packed lunches 4 days €299/person sharing.
SUMMER SPECIAL 2010: 3 nights B&B plus hire of boat and engine 2 days + packed lunches 2 days €159/person sharing.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Prices quoted are based on two persons sharing a room. Single occupancy room rates on application.
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