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Condo/Apartment -
Studio, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6
Dugort, Achill Island, County Mayo, Western Ireland
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Belfast, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
“Break Away”
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When we arrived we were greeted very warmly by the owners, they provide excellent service, the place was very tidy and clean and had everything you wanted for a nice break away from all the hustle and bustle of every day life, house was very warm and cosy (especially with the open fire).
I would very much recommend this property and would definitely stay there again next year when we head down.
Date of stay: December 2015
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Travelling group: Spouse/Partner
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
Yes.
Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
11 Feb 2016
We are delighted to receive another positive review. The weather wasn’t great during all of December 2015 and therefore, as always, it was extremely important to ensure that the accommodation was warm and cosy at all times. The oil fired central heating plus the open fire ensures that this is accomplished. Participants in a wide range of outdoor pursuit activities are always extremely thankful for the very comfortable surroundings on their return. The instantly warm showering and drying facilities also help in this regard. The well equipped kitchen with its electric cooker, microwave oven etc ensures that warm food is quickly prepared and consumed.
Val (Ocean View, Achill Island)
Val (Ocean View, Achill Island)
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Dublin, Ireland
1 review “A great place to recharge the batteries!”
Well equipped and comfortable rental. There is an abundance of local natural amenities which would take years to explore. Actually "Ocean View" is an ideal starting point for exploring the whole of Achill Island. The area is not overly developed but is within walking distance of some excellent restaurants and pubs i.e. The Cottage Café, Mastersons, The Valley House and The Strand Hotel to mention but a few. My friends appreciated the freedom to re-arrange the open plan design on the first floor to suit individual tastes. The space dividers were ideal in this regard. Can't wait to make a return visit to the same location.
Date of stay: July 2015
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Liked best:
The location.
Liked least:
Weather could have been better.
Travelling group: Friends
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
Yes.
Recommended for:
| Friends getaway | Families with young children |
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Management Response
23 Oct 2015
I?m in total agreement with this reviewer when he says that ?location? is one of ?Ocean View?s? outstanding attributes. While not in competition with the ?Ritz? Ocean View is designed to appeal to a diverse range of visitor and to make the vacation as comfortable and as enjoyable as possible. With regard to the ?open plan? design of the main sleeping area on the first floor the space dividers are used to good effect to accommodate same or mixed gender groups. All that?s required is some creativity as the single beds, in particular, are light weight and easily re-arranged. The same applies to all-age categories but elders should bear in mind that there are two short stair climbs (ten steps in total.) to be negotiated on the way to the first floor.
Val. (Manager, Ocean View)
Val. (Manager, Ocean View)
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Tullamore, Ireland
Date of stay: July 2015
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Liked best:
Everything
Liked least:
nothing
Travelling group: Young Children
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
Yes.
Recommended for:
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- Was your security deposit returned on time?
Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
15 Sep 2015
This reviewer certainly has an appreciation of the spirit of the project in its totality. The surroundings contribute massively to the character and to the ambiance of the holiday home. To compliment the natural local amenities, where all types of outdoor pursuits e.g. walking, cycling swimming, surfing kite and wind surfing hill walking, rock climbing etc. can be enjoyed, the local restaurants provide cuisine to suit all tastes. In less physically demanding moments concerts at the local St. Thomas’s Church and at various other venues can be enjoyed. The cottage of the 1972 Nobel Literature Prize winner, Heinrich Boll, is just over the road, and is just one example of the many gems which one can come across when going walkabout.
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Sligo, Ireland
2 reviews “Holiday home cheaply and sparsely furnished”
Ocean View has a great location for proximity to beach. It is clean but poorly furnished. Only 1 bedside light for 3 beds upstairs,no pictures and 1 wine glass for a house that sleeps 6 !!!There is no spare bedding provided in the cupboards.The owner did supply extra on request. Also the layout is very open plan, so there is very little privacy . This is not made clear in the property description. It resembles a budget youth hostel! The upstairs sleeps 5 but in 1 open plan room.
Date of stay: August 2015
Travelling group: Extended Family
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
No.
Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
11 Sep 2015
This review is extremely puzzling. The reviewer sent me the following text message on the afternoon of Tuesday Sept. 1st. when the holiday was over. Vodafone have verified the authenticity of the message which I have reproduced in its entirety below:-
“We are on our way Val. Many thanks. Great weather and a restful weekend. Key posted back thro letterbox”
Was this message written by the same person who penned this unflattering review? It may be linked to a previous booking attempt when the reviewer paid the deposit but failed to pay the balance on time. The reviewer therefore forfeited the deposit under TripAdvisor’s terms and conditions. If the reviewer was dissatisfied with TripAdvisor’s terms and conditions why rebook?
To further improve customer service I will advise all potential guests to carefully read the property description on the TripAdvisor website. I will also add designated wine glasses to the already full glass cabinet. There are already 13 bedside lights in situ so it’s difficult to see how this can be improved upon. The furniture, utility and appliance providers would certainly not agree with the use of the words “sparsely” and “cheaply” in this instance. I am, of course, very disappointed that the reviewer’s 3 day holiday experience did not live up to her expectations.
“We are on our way Val. Many thanks. Great weather and a restful weekend. Key posted back thro letterbox”
Was this message written by the same person who penned this unflattering review? It may be linked to a previous booking attempt when the reviewer paid the deposit but failed to pay the balance on time. The reviewer therefore forfeited the deposit under TripAdvisor’s terms and conditions. If the reviewer was dissatisfied with TripAdvisor’s terms and conditions why rebook?
To further improve customer service I will advise all potential guests to carefully read the property description on the TripAdvisor website. I will also add designated wine glasses to the already full glass cabinet. There are already 13 bedside lights in situ so it’s difficult to see how this can be improved upon. The furniture, utility and appliance providers would certainly not agree with the use of the words “sparsely” and “cheaply” in this instance. I am, of course, very disappointed that the reviewer’s 3 day holiday experience did not live up to her expectations.
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Dublin
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3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
2 helpful votes
“Fantastic Ocean View Cottage Halloween Break”
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people found this review helpful
3 intrepid walkers stayed at Ocean View cottage at Dugort, Achill Island over the Halloween break. The cottage far exceeded our expectations as it was fully equipped to meet all of our needs. The layout was excellent with good use of natural materials throughout. Stunning views and close proximity to the beach. The hot shower and open fire were a great draw after long walks each day. Very relaxing time in wonderful surroundings. All credit due to the owner of this cottage. We will certainly stay at Ocean View again.
KB
Date of stay: October 2014
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Liked best:
The facilities, design and location of Ocean View
Liked least:
We liked everything
Travelling group: Friends
Your age range 50-64
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
Yes.
Recommended for:
| Friends getaway | Families with young children |
- Was the property as advertised?
- Would you recommend the location of this property?
- Was it a good value for the price paid?
Was this review helpful? Yes
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Management Response
11 Feb 2016
This review speaks for itself and cannot be surpassed. It encapsulates the spirit and the character of Ocean View and indeed the whole of Achill Island, which is world renown for its natural amenities both in quality and number. People who participate in a variety of challenging physical activities deserve the comforts of a well equipped modern and fit for purpose unit on their return to base. Well done to these intrepid walkers. Please come back soon …..Achill Island needs you!
Val. (Ocean View Self-catering, Achill Island)
Val. (Ocean View Self-catering, Achill Island)
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