Ballycastle
If you like myths, legends, history and folklore, the small town of Ballycastle (Baile an Chaisil) is for you. It's located in North Mayo - by the sea - and this lovely community has a 5000 years history.
Ballycastle offers luxury hotel accommodation to visitors coming to stay in Ballycastle. Quality hotels in Ballycastle are available with the finest hospitality one would expect from experienced hotels in Ireland. Book with a secure online booking facility on 'Mayo Hotel' for a hotel in this town.
In the west of Ireland, Ballycastle is a magnificent location with many tourist attractions and places of interest. Indeed, a museum about the lifestyle of Ballycastle's ancestors can be enjoyed by visitors who stay in this village.
Also, you can take advantage of long sandy beaches and cliffs which reach a height of 365 feet and give a panoramic view of horizontal layers of sandstone 350 million years old. Ballycastle is a popular destination for scuba diving.
Ballycastle has been awarded the ECO Label which signifies that an area has a top class environment.
Ballycastle offers family friendly hotels to suit all the family's needs. Hotels, which also offer rooms at low prices, can be booked using the search box for hotels.
Hotels
Stella Maris Country House Hotel is one of the finest four-star hotels in all of Ireland. With unsurpassed views of the Atlantic Ocean and the gorgeous countryside of Ballycastle in County Mayo, Stella Maris is the epitome of serenity.
Our unique building originally a Coast Guard regional headquarters and subsequently a convent for the Sisters of Mercy was lovingly restored and opened to critical acclaim in 2002. Today, Stella Maris Country House Hotel is a proud member of Ireland's Blue Book of Country Houses and Restaurants, as well as Historic Hotels of Europe.
Since its debut as a country house with full hotel amenities, Stella Maris has received the heartfelt praise of Ireland's toughest hospitality critics. Additionally, Stella Maris Country House Hotel has been presented several national awards for the quality, service and value provided to guests who enjoy the benefits of this personable establishment.
Frances Kelly, a U.S.-trained chef who grew up in Ballycastle just across Bunatrahir Bay, personally oversees the kitchen and dining room. Her simple, organic approach to cooking has earned many distinguished awards, including the Top 100 Restaurants in Ireland, and Best Breakfast in the Connaught region of Mayo, Galway and Roscommon. Her cooking excellence also contributed to Stella Maris Country House Hotel being named Hideaway of the Year, Small Hotel of the Year and Best Seaside Hotel, and one of the Best Romantic Wedding and Honeymoon Venues.
Major travel guides such as Michelin, Bridgestone, Georgina Campbell, Karen Brown, and The Good Hotel Guide recommend Stella Maris Country House Hotel. Noted publications such as the Financial Times, Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Boston Globe and Food & Wine magazine, among others, also have praised Stella Maris for food, service and value.
Located along Ireland's rugged West Coast, Stella Maris Country House Hotel features 12 individually appointed rooms, most overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A full bar and lounge complement the 100-foot glass conservatory where guests can pass the time immersed in the beauty of County Mayo.