Overview
Rockville Guest House is located just over 2 km from the heritage town of Westport at the mouth of Clew Bay in County Mayo on the West coast of Ireland and looking west to Croagh Patrick. Westport is a planned town dating back to the 17th century. It has won many awards for its floral displays and tidiness. The West Mayo area is rich in amenities. The town has a wide variety of pubs restaurants and shops. It is an excellent touring base within easy access of Connemara, Achill Island and Knock Shrine to mention but a few. For anyone interested in outdoor activities there are some interesting walks, fishing, cycling, horse riding, golf courses or you can relax on one of our many beaches or in one of the leisure centres or visit a museum and learn how past generations of Irish people lived. Mary will welcome you in true Irish style with a cup of tea home made scones and a chat. The facilities at Rockville B&B are typical of a modern Irish country home with all bedrooms en-suite and an interesting breakfast menu. Guests have been coming to Westport and to Rockville for many years now and we look forward to welcoming you and hope you enjoy getting here. Hair dryers available. Shed available for storage of equipment. Private car parking. Pay by cash please.
Room Information
Rockville is surrounded by millennium award winning gardens overlooking Creggan Lake, with magnificent views of Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay and a very interesting landscape, where you have the peace and solitude to relax, gain an insight to our past history and culture and enjoy a good nights rest and a wholesome breakfast.
All beds have electric blankets.
Food and Beverage
Breakfast is served in the dining room between 8am and 9.30am. A menu is available with a selection of dishes which will cater for all tastes.
Tea or Coffee on arrival along with homemade scones.
Breakfast Menu
Choice of Fruit Juices.
Selection of Cereals, Fruit and Yogurt. (Self Service)
Porridge.
Irish Breakfast
(Bacon, Sausage, Egg, Black&White Pudding, Tomatoes, Mushroom.)
Poached Eggs with Grilled Tomatoes.
Scrambled Eggs on Toast.
Boiled Eggs.
French Toast.
Pancakes with Bacon and Mushrooms.
Pancakes with Yogurt, Fruit and Honey.
Melted Cheese on Toast.
Selection of Prepared Fruits.
Beans on Toast.
Potato Waffles with Beans.
Potato Waffles with Sausage.
Sausage and Beans.
Tea, Coffee, Herbal Teas.
Area Information
Westport being a heritage town attracts many visitors. It has a good range of shops, interesting pubs and restaurants to cater for all tastes. The Westport Leisure centre provides an up-to-date swimming pool, gym and treatment rooms with similar facilities available in many of the hotels. The 18th century Westport House situated on the edge of the Westport provides activities for all the family during the summer season.
Visit the Tochar Valley, the route St Patrick travelled in 440-441 and visit the places he stayed on his way to Croagh Patrick. A visit to the many monuments and historical sites gives one an insight into the heritage for Irish people. The Heritage Centre at the Harbour has an interesting museum of local history, people and places. The Museum of Country Life is just 30 minutes drive away while Ballintubber Abbey, Knock Shrine, and the Ceide Fields all have their own museums while the Michael Davitt museum and Hennigans Heritage Farm are special interest Museumes.
By staying in Rockville you are convenient to many tourist attractions, and the many amenities that Westport offers. Enjoy the rugged landscape of Connemara in its many varied aspects. On route stop at Kylemore Abbey with its neo-gothic church and castle and restored Victorian walled gardens, or take a boat trip on the Killary. From Westport you can visit Clare Island by boat after a short drive along the coast. With its rich history and wild countryside Achill Island is just an hours drive away
Westport holds 2 golf courses. The 18-hole championship course and a 9 hole course are both within a 15 minute drive of Rockville. If you like to play a links Carne, Enniscrone, Connemara and Rosses Point are all approximately 1 hour 15 minutes away
In the Mayo Connemara region there are many mountains to climb for those who like a hike. Croagh Patrick, a pilgrimage mountain with spectacular views from the top is climbed almost daily by people of all nationalities. There are many walks on various types of terrain for walking enthusiasts. Some of the quieter country roads are suitable for cycling while the horse riding stables all have their own routes. Fishing is available on many of the lakes, rivers or on the sea, while there are a number of Blue Flag beaches which one can enjoy and some are suitable for wind surfing.
Directions
To get here from Westport go up High Street, behind the clock. Turn right at the first T junction (Lankill signpost) and left on the first turn left. One mile out that road you will come to Rockville.
Coming from Connemara on the N59 just after the filling station/shop you will see a sign for Rockville. Turn right and right again for .5 of a mile.
Coming from Westport or the Quay take the N59 to Clifden for 1 mile. At the filling station/shop turn left and right at the end of the road for .5 of a mile.
Using a SAT NAV /GPS to get here:
Latitude: 53.7
Longitude: 9.5
PON Code: KYS 33XV
Taxis are affordable, (6-8 euro), and easy to find. They can be stopped on the street, called from a call box or found by the train station or Town Clock.
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