Riverbank Easkey Self-catering House Rental

 

 

Easkey is a charming quiet unspoilt village sited on the banks of the Easkey river in beautiful West County Sligo. The house faces the Atlantic Ocean with a direct view of the famous Easkey Left surf break from the front windows with the Ox mountains in the background to the south-east. The local area is well known for it’s consistent quality surf, fishing, superb coastal and mountain scenery, walking and local history. Every house in Riverbank comes with the rights to the fishing on the Easkey River (Subject to a license being purchased from the Fisheries Board). Only residents of Riverbank can fish from the banks of the River on the Estate.

There are nearby sandy beaches in Enniscrone (8 miles west) and Trawee (4.5 miles east). There are excellent Golf courses in Enniscrone and Strandhill as well as other great  links and parkland courses within reasonable driving distance. The area is a haven for all water sports. The Easkey region is rich in history and has fairy forts, castle ruins, burial monuments and old churches in the locality.   The shore walks in this area stunning with dramatic cliffs for the adventurous to the east and an abundance of fossils particularly around Rathlee/ Pullacheeney harbour to the west. It is approximately 16 miles from Ballina,  8 miles from Enniscrone, 45 miles from Knock Airport and 28 miles from Sligo City. Riverbank is 200 yards from the centre of the village which has grocery shops, a Surf Centre, pubs, churches ( Catholic and Protestant ), a Post Office, a Health Centre, a Butchers and an Indian Restaurant.    

 

Riverbank offers modern and stylish luxury accommodation in a magnificent location at an affordable price. The house is finished to a high standard and is comfortably spacious with 3 bedrooms - with an ensuite bathroom and walk in wardrobe in the master bedroom, kitchen/dining room, sitting room, utility, guest w.c, family bathroom. The house was built in 2005 and details can be viewed on the developers website. http://www.eamonnryan.com/ireland.html

It comes  with all the home comforts you would expect and some extra. There is a hi-fi  sound system installed  in August 2006 so bring a few favourite cds or plug in your i-pod/ mp3 player and lie back relax and enjoy. There is a realistic coal affect gas fire in the living room. Electricity, gas and heat (oil fired central heating) are included in the price. Perfect for a couple and spacious enough for a family. The rear garden is enclosed with a high gate. Plans are in place to have free wireless broadband available in the house probably at the end of October or November 2006 –when fastcom extends it’s services to the area – check the fastcom website for progress at http://www.fastcom.ie/coverage_areas.html  -you will need a laptop with wi-fi to avail of this

 

 

 

Rooms with a view: All the front rooms – living room and 2 bedrooms -  face onto the ocean and have a view of the surf break.

 

 

 

Facilities include:

Master bedroom- with ensuite bathroom & walk in wardrobe /Double bedroom /Bedroom with double and single bed  - Sleeps up to 7.

Oil Central Heating

TV/ and Video / DVD player

Selection video /DVDs including… Board Surfing/ Kayaking/ Kids/ Comedy/Classics

Separates stereo hi-fi music system CD /Amp / Speakers – plug in your i-pod/ mp3 player

Full cooking and dining facilities including microwave/hob/ oven / toaster etc

Gas Fireplace

Dishwasher

Washing machine

Tumble Dryer

Garden Furniture

Enclosed rear garden

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Some photos below from coastal walks in Easkey (upper photos ) and nearby Aughris Head (lower photos)

 

 

 

 

The cliffs in Easkey are 2 miles east of the village and can be viewed easily but full exploration involves more difficult terrain with some minor rock scrambling/climbing and awareness of tide times and awareness of the local quarry which is in this area also. The cliff walk at Aughris Head is well maintained and is good for an easy but rewarding walk with the chance to call in to the very cosy traditional Maggy’s Beach Bar at the end of the walk for food or beverage.

 

 

Booking:

 

The house can be booked on a weekly, weekend or midweek basis.

Rates vary according to month and season.

For latest offers and prices it is best to phone or email Kathleen or John – see below

Peak time- May to September + Bank Holidays: From Weekly 550 euro/ Weekend 300 euro

Off peak - October to April:  From Weekly 450 euro / Weekend 280 euro

 

 

Booking is through  Kathleen and John who are based locally in the village

Email: easkeybreak@lycos.com

Tel: 096-49525 (preferred) or 087-6936514 (mobile)

Alternate Tel: 087-7989145 (Greg)

 

Website: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/Easkey/12606

 

 

 

 

Want to know more about activities locally?

 

·        Fishing

·        Golf

·        Walks around Sligo

·        General information and links.htm

 

 

·        Surf prediction for Easkey Area

·  Surf Guide to North-West  (longer version)  - Best with Mozilla firefox web browser

·  Surf Guide to North-West  (Shorter version)

·  NorthWest Waves Photos  - Best with Mozilla firefox web browser

·  NorthWest Waves Photos  - on flickr.com browsable pages with thumbnails Best for Internet Explorer

  click on “all sizes” to see largest photo

 

Surf Videos of Easkey Left Break : All have some good waves + good waveriding - All taken on the same day September 2005

 

  • GraemeSurfK_Easkey_sligo     Graeme  surfing Easkey (big) Nov 2004 in his own sufkayak design  + another Sligo spot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enquiries to:

 

 

easkeybreak@lycos.com

 

 

 

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