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Teach Mo Chroí / HOME OF MY HEART, Charming Country Home, Near Westport Town

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A stone church with a steep roof, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.
A white building with a grey roof, a wooden door, and windows with flower boxes. There is a wooden bench and a picnic table in the front yard.
A white building with a window and a flower box.
A stone fireplace with a black wood-burning stove, a clock above it, and a bookshelf to the right.
A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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County Mayo, County Mayo
  • Place, Ballintubber Abbey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Temple of the Nuns
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, McHale Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1- Master en suite

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1- Master en suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ballintober

Located in Ballintober, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Temple of the Nuns and Ballintubber Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castlebar Golf Club and Westport Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Mayo Leisure Point and Linenhall Arts Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
County Mayo, County Mayo

What's nearby

  • Ballintubber Abbey - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Temple of the Nuns - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • McHale Park - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
  • TF Royal & Theatre - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • TF Royal Theatre and Event Centre - 18 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Castlebar Station - 13 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crave at the Cottage - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corleys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flukies - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cafollas - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Teach Mo Chroí / HOME OF MY HEART, Charming Country Home, Near Westport Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Teach Mo Chroí / HOME OF MY HEART, Charming Country Home, Near Westport Town ?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Teach Mo Chroí / HOME OF MY HEART, Charming Country Home, Near Westport Town on 19 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,654, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Teach Mo Chroí / HOME OF MY HEART, Charming Country Home, Near Westport Town ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Teach Mo Chroí / HOME OF MY HEART, Charming Country Home, Near Westport Town ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Teach Mo Chroí / HOME OF MY HEART, Charming Country Home, Near Westport Town ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Teach Mo Chroí / HOME OF MY HEART, Charming Country Home, Near Westport Town located?

This family-friendly Ballintober holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Temple of the Nuns and Ballintubber Abbey. Mayo Leisure Point and Linenhall Arts Centre 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. 101 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I as well as my sister and family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home. Ideal location for our needs....short drive to westport and other areas of interest. Your home was spacious and comfortable as advertised. Shout-out to Marie who was very helpful checking in.Slainte,Martin r.Cleveland Ohio
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible family friendly property (or 5 good adult friends) with spacious rooms, comfortable beds and 3 full bathrooms. Kitchen was homey and easy to work in with every amenity you could possibly wish for. The living room was comfortable and had options for entertainment. Outdoors was peaceful with multiple options for play or relaxation. We loved the swings (regular, tire and bench style). Lots of parking. Multiple windows in the home allowed for lovely cross breezes and fresh air. Laundry machines were so appreciated. Communications with the host and caretaker were easy and encouraged. We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
We’re very happy you enjoyed your stay. Thanks again please come again .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful family property. The beds were very comfortable and we had everything we needed. A beautiful home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in County Mayo

Lovely, spacious home made a great home base for exploring the area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Teach Mo Chroi

Lovely location and great rental property.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house in the country but close to everything

The house has a lot of room for the family, and is equipped for whatever you need during your stay. It is in a good location for exploring County Mayo and the coast. Maura was very helpful, recommending things to do in the area. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cottage in a beautiful part of the world. So comfy and every amenity catered for. Could have stayed for a month! Host very helpful answering all the daft questions. Very much a home from home vibe and will most certainly be back. Will highly recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Sweetest Irish Countryside Home

We absolutely loved our stay at this home in Ireland! It was incredibly cozy and cute with an amazing view of the Irish countryside. We felt so relaxed every morning waking up here. I can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt the "warmth" of this home as soon as we walked in the door! What a perfect setting for our family to spend some quality time together. Marie was the perfect host and made sure that every detail was addressed in a timely fashion. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2024
Thank you for choosing our property for your visit to County Mayo. We know there are several homes to choose from and appreciate you choosing us. It’s wonderful you enjoyed your visit “Excellent”.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning home and perfect location

Truly enjoyed our stay in this lovely Ballintubber home. The property was spacious yet cozy, tucked away down a charming road. We were enamored by the unobstructed views of Crough Patrick and slept comfortably in the massive beds. Hard to find an accommodation like this in neighboring towns, would happily stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you for the gracious review. We enjoy providing a comfortable, warm and welcoming home for our guests that's mere minutes from the hustle and bustle of nearby Westport and Castlebar Towns.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

5 gold stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🍀

Fabulous place, comfortable with everything you could possibly need, we all loved it here thanks so much
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

I booked this fabulous and spacious property to enable the bringing together of my wider family as part of a long awaited visit to my homeland, Ireland. We loved the peace of the location, coupled with the easy access to explore nearby coastline. Everyone loved their stay, the old and the young! Thanks :) Catriona and Family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. I’m delighted to hear that your family enjoyed your stay. We try to cater to multigenerational families. I hope you’ll stay with us again if the opportunity arises.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner, Karla, gave me wonderful suggestions before we arrived of what to see in the area, once we arrived everything was in pristine order. Lots of space in the kitchen and sitting room for our family to be comfortable. Each bedroom was lovely and bathrooms were spotless. The decor of the house is beautiful. Lots of space outside if you have little ones. We had a wonderful stay. Marie, our contact person was available and quick to answer our questions. Thank you, thank you to Teach Mo Choi.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for mini family reunion

My wife and I stayed with our two teenager sons and two adult nieces. Two other family members staying nearby visited for meals. The house was perfect in every way. It was spotless and has a very large and well-manicured yard. The online photos are very accurate. It is in an excellent location in rural Mayo to serve as a base for exploring this beautiful and less-crowded area. Communication was friendly and easy. We look forward to a future stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
So glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and peaceful

We loved the house, particularly the eat-in kitchen and the farm land on all sides of the property. Our party was two adult couples and we had more than enough room to spread out and relax. Special thank you to Marie, the local property contact, who helped guide us on getting a replacement tire in town after a blowout on our rental car.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Teach Mo Chroi can be a lovely tranquil setting for everyone to enjoy. Marie is always helpful so I’m glad she was able to guide you to resolve your tire issue. I hope you will consider staying with us again should the opportunity arise. Slainte
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 8 was delighted to spend 4 nights at this lovely country home. This rural property was picturesque and perfectly Irish . Not only was the location close to our relative’s village, there was also a cozy cafe with coffee, sweets and breakfast lunch offerings as well as a great bar/restaurant with delicious food less than a 10 minute drive from the house. We had plenty of space to relax and play, comfortable beds and a large well equipped kitchen for cooking and eating in. Marie was a caring and attentive host who responded quickly to resolve any issues we encountered during our stay. Our little ones enjoyed visiting the cute donkeys just down the road too. Teach Mo Chroí is a great house in beautiful Mayo for a family stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spacious yet cozy home in great location!

My family had a fabulous stay at this lovely home. The home was clean, spacious and had everything our family of 5 needed for a relaxing vacation in Ireland. The views were gorgeous, the setting so peaceful. The bedrooms and kitchen were large and the bathrooms very up to date. We took several day-trips from here, including to gorgeous Achill Island, Westport, Ashford Castle (where we fished and did horseback riding), and to visit family in Sligo. We enjoyed cooking in the cozy kitchen, and relaxing fireside in the evenings. Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2020
We are always pleased to hear back from our guests. It is our strong desire to offer exceptional accommodations at a reasonable price which typically ensures an enjoyable and memorable visit for our guests. We Thank you for choosing Teach Mo Chroi'.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful country home

This is a lovely, well equipped and comfortable country home. We are a 3 generation family group of 10 and we wanted an alternative to a hotel so we could spend time together. Something closer to Westport would have been convenient,but this gave us a quiet and peaceful spot. Kids played basketball and adults walked the narrow road to visit with donkeys and cattle. Saved by not hanging in the pubs (lol). Prior to visit we had pleasant contact with owner. Local caretaker, Marie, was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay in Mayo

This property was everything we could have asked for. It was very close to Castlebar and about 30 minutes for Westport. The owner was very thorough in her instructions and she seemed to anticipate any issues or questions we would encounter. Her local housekeeper was wonderful and answered any questions we had. This property was an absolute deal and when we go to Ireland again, we plan to stay there again!!! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
We are always delighted to hear that our guests enjoyed the property. I would like to clarify though, that Castlebar is no more than a 15 minute drive and, if taking the direct route behind our home, Westport is a 20 minute drive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The BEST stay ever!

We’ve travelled through many countries and all around the US and this house was fantastic. The attention to detail regarding comfort and supplies went beyond. Marie, who greeted us was welcoming and had lots of info on the area. The house is in the middle of the countryside with a sheep farm across the road. I loved waking to the sounds of the sheep, watching the lambs and soaking in the peace and quiet of the country. The location was perfect. 10 minutes to Westport, close to Galway and Sligo up the road about an hour (longer really with all of the stops to take in the scenery). Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2025
Nancy I’m delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will return someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply put…. Definitely the only place to stay in Mayo!!! We will certainly return to Teach Mo Chroi

Absolutely the best property in the West of Ireland. A warm and cozy property well worth your attention. If you’ve ever been to Ireland, you’ll understand the importance of a warm, cozy house. Teach Mo Chroi’ is exactly what you’re looking for. From booking through check out everything was perfect. More room than you could ever need. Both US(110) and EU(220) power will fulfill all your needs. 3 full bathrooms will ensure no waiting for the facilities when needed. Can’t wait to return!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
We are delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay. It’s our goal to provide guests with a comfortable home away from home. Thank you for choosing our property from the many that are on offer in the area.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Wonderful location. Problems with toilet drainage an ongoing issue not stated in advert

Lovely location well stocked but much of the furniture tired and uncomfortable ( not beds) need upgrading. Local hostess very helpful! Would not have booked had we known of drainage issues…odour and bowl emptying issues in one bathroom. Having said all of that…we had a lovely stay and the grandchildren loved garden and local area…feeding the local donkeys carrots on a regular basis!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
I'm not sure where to start, but I guess I should start by saying with over 70+ reviews to our credit this is the only one who's given us a poor score. This guest was trouble from the start. As a reasonably priced rental, which sleeps 12 adults comfortably, we cannot be compared to a 5 star hotel with massive conference facilities and a 24/7 concierge service, but that is unfortunately exactly what took place. I have always advertised the property exactly as it is with photos to support the accommodations on the website. This guest started by not reading any of the documentation she was required to read. She removed furniture from every room in the house and left them in disarray. If the toilet had an odor it was likely a "deposit" left by one of the occupants as we've never had this complaint before. I hope you will read on for our past reviews and take this review with a large grain of salt!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country home, a short drive from town

This is a large and comfortable home a short drive from Westport and the village of Cong. We enjoyed exploring the area. We took a fabulous bike ride along the Greenway trail and went to the Ballintubber Abbey that’s just down the way, as well as Ashford castle for tea. Marie, the housekeeper who was in charge, was super friendly and helpful, leaving us flowers and checking in a couple of times to make sure things were going well. One of the nice things about the house is that there is a view of Croagh Patrick from the sliding door window in the kitchen we could see the pilgrim trail in the distance. There’s also a great looking swing set for those with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Very pleased to know you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s always nice when guests take the time to explore the many beautiful places nearby. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

good stay

Pros; Large rooms,lots of space, good mattresses, fan available, 110 volt in hallway when transformer turned on, sunsets over mountains from back. Cons; master bed very high,hard to climb into, master bath sink mini but sink in hallway bath right outside door, dirty pan in oven, surges of hot water in shower, very very narrow road leading to house- we scratched up rental. Luckily we never had opposing traffic as there was no room for another car.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
I have a lot to say. Firstly we have a hostess who meets our guests with their keys and gives them an overview of the house. Sharon outright refused to meet with her. Saying she didn't need ANY help but then proceeded to phone our hostess numerous times for operating clarifications after the keys were left in a hidden spot for her to gain entrance. As for the bed, there are a total of 7 beds to choose from in 4 bedrooms 5 of which are USA Queen beds or larger. If the bed was too tall for her we provide a stool which can be used by any of our shorter guests. If she had allowed the walk through she would have learned this among other things. Never in 15 years has this ever been a complaint. Yes, the ensuite sink is smaller than the the others which was necessary when we remodeled the bathroom to accommodate a seated shower for any older guests. As for the dirty pan in the oven, it is actually a drip tray, and not intended to be used as a pan, we have a large variety of those, and the tray was covered in foil since several previous guests had left it with burned on residue unable to be removed. Finally, the road into our property is called a Boreen which is explained in our description on the website as a tiny One-Lane road. If you're a poor driver and veered outside the tire lanes it's feasible but still unlikely you could scratch your car with the greenery either side of the road. I visited the house directly after their departure and drive an SUV with no problems at all.
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