Sound Cottage, Achill Island

Just home from a week in this fabulous cottage. Everything you need is at hand and the cottage is a wonderful mix of character and modern facilities. Michael and Mary who look after the cottage are very helpful and at hand if needed. The location is fantastic and the views are breath taking. Visitors books are a mine of information along with the file of things to do. House is warm all the time because of timed heating.

Recently stayed here at Sound cottage for a week. Fantastic views all round views of sea and the mountains and shore line at the bottom of where garden ends. A very nice Irish cottage cottage warm and cosy and a perfect place to to relax and let your mind wonder. The donkeys Mary and Shelia love a carrot or an apple. Hope to visit again very soon great place.

Myself, husband and two daughters aged 11 and 14 had a fantasy holiday in Sound Cottage this August. The Cottages location makes you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere and completely secluded however the small town is only a five min drive away where there is a supermarket, pubs, cafe, restaurant and other shops. There is lots todo on Achill from walking, bike riding we hired bikes and cycled the greenway which we all enjoyed, lots of water sports and plenty of pubs to relaxing in after a busy day. Both my girls had a fab time and enjoyed walking down to the shore to explore, having the donkeys in the field was a real treat we all loved feeding them carrots and petting them. The pictures are of the view from the cottage door, girls on the shore and the lovey donkeys. We can’t wait to return.

Remote situation of the cottage and an olde worlde charm. The views across the sound to mainland Eire were superb and the cottage itself had years of history between it's walls.

What a beautiful place Sound Cottage is! My husband and I and our 3 girls thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Achill and the cottage and its location are picturesque. There is everything you could need in the cottage for a family of 5, it is clean and tidy and what you would expect from an old Irish cottage. The girls enjoyed Ned the donkey in the field beside the cottage and the fact that the shoreline was pretty much on the doorstep. A fab place to just get away from modern day life and spend time together as a family.

Fantastic location and beautiful scenery. A perfect authentic Irish cottage for a peaceful getaway, made all the better by the friendly donkey, Neddy in the field beside.

We had a lovely restful time in this charismatic cosy little cottage with beautiful views from nearly every window. It was remote enough to feel 'far from the madding crowd' but in fact close enough to shops when we needed supplies. I would definitely come back- this time in the summer when it would be a totally different experience. The place was spotless and our dogs gave it 5 stars as well!

The views were outstanding, also it was a very short distance to amenities. All the blue flag beaches and sights on Achill were at the most only a 20 minute drive from the cottage which was great as you didn't tire from travelling. The cottage had a very good selection of DVDs and books to keep you entertained if the weather was too bad to venture out.

We loved how cosy the Cottage was and the location was amazing! Had wonderful views and privacy. If you're looking for a week away from the stresses and strains, look no further than Sound Cottage in Achill, we'll be back!

Very private, quiet garden. Amazing scenery. Great location as it was close to amenities of town also.

We spent 4 nights on Achill Island earlier this year for my birthday... just me, my wife and our dog. It was perfect. We travelled to Achill with the intention of staying in the cottage the entire time (except for dog walks), so we're probably not the best to speak on the activities available on the island. We simply wanted somewhere with no internet, no computers and no hassle. We brought all of our food for the 4 days with us, but I believe there is a supermarket within 1 mile of the cottage. The cottages location was perfect. Out on its own peninsula, we weren't bothered by anyone for the 4 days. Breakfast outside by the water every morning in privacy, midnight walks with the dog in privacy. The multi-fuel stove was great and there was enough fuel supplied for one full day of burning (9am through to midnight). We brought fuel with us for the other days. Honestly, I can't recommend this place enough. We will be back.