Dooroy Lodge boasts a truly magically setting directly on the shores of Lough Corrib, with stunning views of wonderful scenery, combined with the peace and tranquillity of the idyllic countryside renowned for its mountains & lakes....
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Dooroy Lodge boasts a truly magically setting directly on the shores of Lough Corrib, with stunning views of wonderful scenery, combined with the peace and tranquillity of the idyllic countryside renowned for its mountains & lakes.
Adjoining the owners home is a separate Wing occupying a 2 Bedroomed Apartment. Facing the lake southwards, this quaint apartment has own private entrance, car parking and shared use of the large garden which runs down to the lakeshore.
A Trout Anglers paradise, guests can avail of the owners Private Pier which is conveniently located beside the lodge. A Boat & Engine are available for hire.
Dooroy Lodge is located just 1 ½ miles from the lovely village of Clonbur which has pubs, shops, a hotel, restaurants & a gift shop and just 3½ miles from the picturesque village of Cong, where the classic Quiet Man Film was made and home of the historic Ashford Castle. more info
The apartment is very comfortable and bright, tastefully decorated and maintained to a high standard with wooden floors and tiling throughout. It has 2 en-suite bedrooms and a large hallway down stairs and an upstairs there is an open plan kitchen, dining & living area overlooking the lake. more info
Dooroy Cottage is also superbly located, with fine panoramic views of Lough Corrib and its many islands, and its picture postcard scenery as far as the eye can see.
Located just 1 mile from the lovely village of Clonbur with pubs, shops, hotel, restaurants and gift shop. And just 3 miles from the picturesque village of Cong & Cong Abbey and the famous and historic hotel Ashford Castle. Leenane village in Connemara is just 18 miles away with the Twelve Pins and Maamturk Mountains nearby.
This country cottage is well furnished and maintained to a high standard throughout. It is cosy yet spacious and bright. The idyllic views can be even better enjoyed from the landscaped private gardens which overlook the lake.
Guests wishing to fish can avail of the Private Pier at Dooroy Lodge which is conveniently located beside the lodge. A Boat & Engine are available for hire.
Room Information
Dooroy Lodge Apartment
The Apartment Sleeps up to 4 persons
Ground Floor:
Spacious Hall. 2 Bedrooms – 1 Double & 1 Twin (2 Single Beds). Both with en-suite electric showers, toilet & hand basin. Bed linen, Duvets & Towels are provided.
First Floor:
Lounge, Kitchen and Dining area. Lake view Lounge with 3 piece suite & TV. Dining Table for 4 persons. Fully fitted Kitchen with electric oven & grill, fridge, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, crockery, glasses, pots pans, cutlery, etc.
Oil Central heating, landscaped garden. Central Heating (Extra).
Electricity included.
Private parking available within Lodge grounds. Use of the owners Private Pier with Boat & engine available for hire.
Kitchen area at Dooroy Lodge Self Catering accommodation Clonbur Co. Galway Ireland
Bedroom at Dooroy Lodge Self Catering accommodation Clonbur Co. Galway Ireland
Bedroom at Dooroy Lodge Self Catering accommodation Clonbur Co. Galway Ireland
Dooroy Cottage
The Cottage Sleeps up to 5 persons, facilities include:
*Fully fitted modern Kitchen with Electric Oven & Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Sandwich toaster, Crockery, Glasses, pots pans, cutlery, etc,etc,
*Lake view Lounge with open fireplace & television
*Central Dining room with dining capacity of 6 persons
*3 spacious Bedrooms – 2 Double bedded rooms and 1 Single bedded room
*I main WC with electric shower, toilet & hand basin.
*Oil fired Central heating
*Wooden flooring and tiling throughout
*Landscaped garden with garden furniture
*Car Parking area
*Clothes line
*Bed linen, Duvets & Towels are provided
*Heating & electricity extra
*Use of the owners Private Pier at Dooroy Lodge with Boat & engine available for hire.
Hotel Facilities
- Parking
Area Information
Dooroy Lodge boasts a magical setting, directly on the shores of Lough Corrib, with truly stunning views of wonderful scenery, combined with the peace and tranquillity of this idyllic countryside which is renowned for its mountains & lakes.
The Majestic Ashford Castle just a short drive away.
Locally there is an abundance of walking trails, hill climbing, fishing on Lough Corrib & Lough Mask, a Boat trip on Lough Corrib, Horseriding & Falconry both at Ashford Castle, Golf, Cycling & Caving. Mount Gable is an easy & worthwhile climb to panoramic views of both the lakes & mountains. This is an ideal base for touring the delights of Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & Garden, Clifden, Westport & Galway city, all of which are within an hours drive. Locally both Cong and Clonbur offer a variety of pubs & dining experiences from cafes to bar food & gourmet restaurants. Live music sessions are held most weekends and additional nights in the summer season.
Golf
Ballinrobe 13th hole Golf Course is situated less than 10 miles away from Clonbur. This scenic parkland golf course (photo left) will offer a challenge to any golfer with its mature trees, man-made lakes, lush fairways and traditional stone walls.
Ballyconnelly Golf Course in Clifden is nearby. Situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in a spectacular setting, this championship course is a challenge as good as any golfer would wish for. Westport Golf Club is recognised as a prestigious venue and has hosted the 2002 Smurfit Irish P.G.A championship.
Fishing
The fishing in the area is second to none in the world. The season extends from 15 February to 30 September (the dapping season from mid may to mid June), using mayfly and from mid July to mid September using 'hopper' or 'daddy'. There are many local gillies (fishing guides) available locally.
A salmon licence may be purchased in the local villages.
Lough Corrib
Lough Corrib is 42,000 acres in size and stretches in length from within 4 miles of Galway City to within 2 miles of Maam Bridge, a distance of 33 miles. The Lough is renowned for its wild brown trout and salmon fishing. Brown trout fishing is usually good from the first day of the season and the salmon fishing for grilse is best from around the end of May. Trout can be caught on wet fly from opening day, Feb. 15th. Each season, a number of specimen brown trout are caught on the lough, and the record stands at around 21.5lb, caught in September 2002. There are boats for hire at several locations around the lough, and boatmen are also available at most boat stations. Angling on Lough Corrib is free.
Lough Mask
A Limestone lake of 22,000 acres connected by an underground channel with Lough Corrib, holding large ferox trout, pike, eels, perch and a few char. Angling is free. Trout up to 15lb are taken by trolling and on dap. Mayfly are best from mid-May to mid-June; daddy-long legs and grasshoppers are most common from late June to September; and wet fly between March and April and July and September. Dry fly fishing can be successful from May to September. Clonbur, Ballinrobe, Cong, and Tourmakeady are good centres. River fishing on Finney and canal joining Mask and Corrib. At Tourmakeady there are some good spate rivers, and mountain lake fishing in Dirk Lakes, mainly for brown trout.
Map & Directions
Distances
1 ½ miles from Clonbur village
3 ½ miles from Cong Village & Ashford Castle
32 miles from Galway City.
27 Miles from Westport
33 miles from Knock International Airport
Directions by road:
Driving from North:
From Sligo take the N17 through to Claremorris, from Claremorris take the R331 to Ballinrobe and the R334 to Neale, and R345 to Cong
Driving from Dublin & East
Take the N6 route to Athlone & to Galway, and on approaching Galway take the N84 to Headford, from there take R334 to Cong
Driving from Cork / South
Take the N20 to Limerick and the N18 to Galway then follow the N6 towards Galway City and on approaching Galway take the N84 to Headford, from there take R334 to Cong
On arriving in Cong turn your clock to zero at the Spar shop & Fuel Station beside the bridge.
Turn left.
With 0.5 kms on the clock turn left for Cornamona / Maam.
With 5.1 kms on the clock, at the T– junction, turn left and the lake will now be on you left.
With 5.9 kms on the clock turn left driving down towards the lake.
And with 6kms on the clock, turn left again into “Dooroy Lodge” entrance (stone pillars).
Dooroy Cottage
1 mile from Clonbur village
3 miles from Cong Village & Ashford Castle
31 miles from Galway City.
34 miles form Galway Airport
26 Miles from Westport
32 miles from Knock International Airport
Directions by road:
Driving from North:
From Sligo take the N17 through to Claremorris, from Claremorris take the R331 to Ballinrobe and the R334 to Neale, and R345 to Cong
Driving from Dublin & East
Take the N6 route to Athlone & to Galway, and on approaching Galway take the N84 to Headford, from there take R334 to Cong
Driving from Cork / South
Take the N20 to Limerick and the N18 to Galway then follow the N6 towards Galway City and on approaching Galway take the N84 to Headford, from there take R334 to Cong
On arriving in Cong turn your clock to zero at the Spar shop & Fuel Station beside the bridge.
Turn left.
With 0.5 kms on the clock turn left for Cornamona / Maam.
With 5.1 kames on the clock, at the T– junction, turn left and the lake will now be on you left.
With 5.2 kames turn right into “Dory Cottage” entrance which has stone pillars.
