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Family & Pet Friendly Restored Cottage in East Mayo with 4* Bord Failte Award

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Tigh Mhic (Mick's Place), Bracklagh, Brickens, Claremorris, Co Mayo
The front garden is secure with fencing, latch gates & chicken wire
The access road leading to Tigh Mhic.
Fáilte Tigh Mhic. The kitchen with extendable dining table
Provided - oven, hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, air fryer, fridge & freezer

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Childcare available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bracklagh, Brickens, Claremorris, Co Mayo, Mayo
  • Place, St Patrick's Church
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Augustinian Friary
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Knock Shrine
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom with ensuite shower room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Family bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family & Pet Friendly Restored Cottage in East Mayo with 4* Bord Failte Award

Built by the Congested District Board in 1903, this beautiful cottage has been completely renovated to provide pet and family friendly self catering which has a 4* rating with the Irish Tourist Authority. Situated in the small village of Bracklagh, it has been finished to a very high standard with a new bathroom and kitchen, ensuite wet room, wood/peat burning stove, saorview tv, bluetooth speaker, digital Roberts radio, linen & towels from The White Company, underfloor heating via a groundwater heat pump and most of the electricity provided by a ground mount solar array.. A refurbished hay barn is ideal for parking, while a second, lockable barn is available to store bikes, surfboards and the like. Bracklagh is very quiet and a haven for wildlife – particularly hares and well behaved dogs are VERY welcome.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot and high chair available on request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Well behaved dogs welcome
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8051450
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar and geothermal energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Logboy

Located in Logboy, this cottage is in a rural area. Basilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland and Hell's Kitchen Bar & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Knock Shrine and Augustinian Friary. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Bracklagh, Brickens, Claremorris, Co Mayo, Mayo

What's nearby

  • St Patrick's Church - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Augustinian Friary - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Knock Shrine - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Basilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Marian Shrine - 15 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Ballyhaunis Station - 9 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corner Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Village Farm @ Hopkin’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ground - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Clock - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fordes Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet Friendly Restored Cottage in East Mayo with 4* Bord Failte Award pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family & Pet Friendly Restored Cottage in East Mayo with 4* Bord Failte Award?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family & Pet Friendly Restored Cottage in East Mayo with 4* Bord Failte Award?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet Friendly Restored Cottage in East Mayo with 4* Bord Failte Award?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet Friendly Restored Cottage in East Mayo with 4* Bord Failte Award located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of St Patrick's Church, Knock Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland. Augustinian Friary and Marian Shrine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 217 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doree J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect, and we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. We made great memories here and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay at Tigh Mhic. Great to hear you made lots of happy memories and found the cottage to be all you wanted. We will (and the ponies and cats) be VERY happy to welcome you back : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED this place. If/when I return to Ireland, I will definitely look to stay over again! Sean was there upon arriving and gave a quick tour. It's a beautiful home surrounded by gorgeous countryside. The kitties were a lovely surprise and kept us good company. Two thumbs up and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2026
Thanks so much for your review. We would love to have you return to mayo and enjoy the beauty, peace and comfort of Tigh Mhic : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous stay at this wonderful cottage. Very convenient location and had everything we needed. Sean & Suzi are fantastic hosts. We will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
We were thrilled to welcome you back to the cottage and so happy to read you had another fabulous stay. Come again soon : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite place, nice owners. Go to the market for coffee and homemade cakes on Saturday and Sunday! Very pet friendly and we loved the cats and the pony’s
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to have you and Koen stay and of course viktor was a star. We’re glad the peace and quiet suited you and our animals helped to make your stay a good one : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. two ponies and 4 cats in the yard brightened our day. Sean and Suzi were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Great to read that Pancog, Timmy, and Trevor and the girls made new friends and that the location worked so well for ye. Would be lovely to welcome you back : )
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros: Gracious and communicative host. Easy check in and out process. Lovely home on lovely property. convenient location to local town (10min) Cons, did not have residential sized fridge. Bedding lacked a top sheet for any of the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to review our cottage. Great to read that you found Tigh Mhic a handy and lovely base. 2 of the 3 bedrooms were fully made up including bottom sheets as we thought you just wanted the two rooms (we did email to ask how many bedrooms you needed) and we would have been very happy to come over and make up the third bedroom if asked. The fridge is the usual under counter model but definitely not a full size American style one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and hosts. My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The girls loved the farm animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2026
Great to hear you had a really enjoyable stay. Enjoy the rest of your Irish adventure : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As per usual, lovely welcoming break. Sean and Suzi are lovely hosts. We will be back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2026
Thank you Colin. We will be very happy to welcome you back. Keep safe : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, everything was clean and lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2025
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place lovely hosts good loction very clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Thanks for leaving a review Kathy. Great to read you found the cottage clean and well located : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Attarra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful cosy home with heated floors and a fire! The surroundings were beautiful, not to mention the friendliest cats ever and two gorgeous ponies. Seán (the host) was so lovely and speaks beautiful Irish too. Would absolutely recommend to anyone from a few friends to a full family trip. Will be definitely be staying here again! Go raibh míle maith agaibh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2026
Thanks so much for the review. We will be very happy to welcome you back ....ps chailleann na cait thú : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun place to stay. Sean and Suzi are wonderful Host. They have everything you will need. Plus 2 Shetland ponies and 4 cats! We bought a bag of carrots at aldis right down the road in Ballyhaunis to feed the ponies. We even got to watch the cows being herded from field to field right up the road. There were lots of games to entertain us on our evenings and lots of useful information as to what to do while in Ireland. I told Suzi when we booked the cottage that we were doing some family ancestry. She was so kind and had a print out on the kitchen table with a 1926 census. It turned out to be very useful and found a 3rd cousin with that into. The cottage was very clean and has ample parking and turnaround area. They have hot water for a good shower and even a deep bath tub for a nice soak. Plus they have heated floor which it’s absolutly the best! It is situated centrally for all the destinations we made. If we were to come back we will surely book with them again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2026
Really, really pleased to read you had a lovely, comfortable stay at Tigh Mhic. Even better to read you discovered a new Mayo connection : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home from home

Great place to stay, charming, excellent location, beautiful scenery. Great comfortable beds and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review - much appreciated : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
This is our favourite review - it says everything in 4 words. Please say a BIG thank you to Jack for taking such good care of the cats and ponies : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay here. Cosy, comfortable and clean with everything provided that you would need for a short stay. In a rural location, but this simply adds to its charm. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay and central to a large variety of activities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, CLEAN, and a great size
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2025
Thanks for leaving a review James. Great to hear you had a comfortable stay at Tigh Mhic : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We have stayed at the cottage before Sean and Suzie are brilliant host's. There is everything you need and it is well located. The perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2025
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. Very happy that you enjoyed your return visit. We will love to have you back again : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great break. Sean very helpful. Sean & Suzi very accommodating for our dogs. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2025
Thanks very much for the review. Your dogs and yourselves will be always welcome : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage

Lovely Cottage, perfect location for us.Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2025
We will be VERY happy to see you return and thank you for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this property. The managers were friendly, accommodating and responsive to our questions. The cats and ponies were an extra bonus that made the trip. We used the kitchen quite a bit and had everything we needed. We did not use the washer because we didn’t have a dryer or way to hang clothes. DVDs were great. Beds were comfortable. Heated floors was nice. Great to have a tub and shower. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2025
Many thanks for your time. We very much appreciate your feedback and are thrilled you found the beds super comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. So sorry we didn’t explain that there is a washing line and pegs under the hay barn for drying laundry : (
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay, nice and quiet. Safe for kids & close to great shopping town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sioban K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvellous Mayo

Superb property. Fantastic facilities easy to access other areas. Day out in Dublin on the train from Ballyhaunis so easy and cheap! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage in a beautiful Irish region - we were greeted by Sean who showed us around the property. Great welcome and very pleasant cottage. Amandine Martine et Pascal
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2025
So glad you found Mayo beautiful and Tigh Mhic great too. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review : )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage. Was well equipped, spacious and clean. Host was helpful and welcoming.

Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2022
It’s great to hear you would stay again. We would be very happy to have you return especially as you left the cottage so tidy : )

About the host

Hosted by sean and suzi

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We moved back to Mayo in 2000 after 10 years of renovating Seán's family home - it took so long because of time and budget constraints. and we were joined in December by our daughter, Muirgheal. The family has now grown to include a donkey, 2 alpacas, 4 dogs, 2 miniature shetland ponies, 4 cats, 3 terrapins and 2 fish. The renovations bug took hold again in 2003 and we bought the dilapidated cottage which is now Tigh Mhic. We love the peace and quiet and empty spaces of Mayo and though others would too so planned the work with the idea of providing a home from home holiday cottage. What we didn't realise was how much we would enjoy sharing our love of east Mayo. Tigh Mhic is less than 3 miles from home which makes it easy to be on hand to help our visitors and maintain the cottage to the highest standards.

Why they chose this property

Mick's Place is a fully restored cottage. It is in such a peaceful setting we have taken ourselves off there for our own holidays! If you are out at the front and a vehicle goes past you look up and is not a common sight. You are definitely out in the country with the possibility of spotting hares, hawks, herons, foxes and swallows but only under 10 minutes from the small hub of Claremorris which offers shops, supermarkets, pubs, leisure facilities (including golf club and swimming pool), coffee shops and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Our joys are gentle walks, occasional cycle rides, sitting with a good book and a glass of wine and spotting nature. These interests are definitely well served at Mick's Place. We also love the fact that Tig Mhic is well placed for day trips to Westport, Achill, Galway, Sligo, Carrick on Shannon and Roscommon..to name but a few of the beautiful places to visit in the west of Ireland

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