From our welcoming hotels in picturesque Westport, which is acknowledged as one of the best places to live in Ireland, our superb itinerary takes us to the impressive Westport House and stunning Kylemore Abbey, and gives us a taste of tradition at Glen Keen Farm
with a sheep herding demo and Irish music session! We also take a day trip to the beautiful islands of Clare and Achill.
Go Wild for the Atlantic Way & the Islands of Clare & Achill 2025
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Westport House & Westport Town
Today, we visit Westport House, one of Ireland’s best loved heritage attractions. Now under new local ownership it is going through extensive renovations in both house and grounds. We enjoy a 30 minute guided tour, learning the story of Westport House and the families behind it, followed by free time to explore the house, exhibitions and grounds. From here, we head to Westport town where we enjoy the rest of the day at leisure for lunch and a stroll around this Georgian town with its stone bridges and tree-lined promenade on the Carrowbeg River.
Day 3 Kylemore Abbey & Glen Keen Farm
We spend this morning at stunning Kylemore Abbey, the home of Benedictine
nuns since 1920 and one of Ireland’s best loved attractions, set amongst the
splendour of the Connemara landscape. The nuns have restored the abbey, gothic
church and beautiful 6 acre Victorian walled garden, which is divided in two by
a mountain stream. There is also a visitor experience that tells the story of the
abbey through the generations. We have free time to explore and enjoy lunch
in the stylish café before we make our way to Glen Keen Farm, one of Ireland’s
largest sheep farms, with a rich history of tradition and heritage that spans six
generations. On our 90 minute visit, we enjoy a guided walk that takes in a live
sheep herding demonstration along with tea/coffee, home baked scones and
a traditional Irish music session.
As an alternative to the afternoon Glen Keen Farm visit, if preferred, we can arrange a Killary Fjord cruise.
Day 4 Clare Island & Achill Island
We head to Roonagh quay this morning, from where we take a 15 minute boat trip across to Clare Island. Famous as the ancestral home of the legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley (Granuaile), the island is just 5 miles by 3 miles long but for such a small island is rich in history and culture. On arrival, we are met by our guide who will give us an Island Heritage Talk before we visit Granuaile’s Castle. We can enjoy a stroll around the picturesque harbour and beach before enjoying a soup and sandwich lunch at the Sailor’s Bar. After lunch, we catch the early afternoon ferry to Achill Island, where we meet our coach. We spend free time in Keel, which boasts a beautiful 3km white sandy beach, before we travel back to the mainland via the bridge, enjoying the stunning scenery as we go.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Westport House & Westport Town
Today, we visit Westport House, one of Ireland’s best loved heritage attractions. Now under new local ownership it is going through extensive renovations in both house and grounds. We enjoy a 30 minute guided tour, learning the story of Westport House and the families behind it, followed by free time to explore the house, exhibitions and grounds. From here, we head to Westport town where we enjoy the rest of the day at leisure for lunch and a stroll around this Georgian town with its stone bridges and tree-lined promenade on the Carrowbeg River.
Day 3 Kylemore Abbey & Glen Keen Farm
We spend this morning at stunning Kylemore Abbey, the home of Benedictine
nuns since 1920 and one of Ireland’s best loved attractions, set amongst the
splendour of the Connemara landscape. The nuns have restored the abbey, gothic
church and beautiful 6 acre Victorian walled garden, which is divided in two by
a mountain stream. There is also a visitor experience that tells the story of the
abbey through the generations. We have free time to explore and enjoy lunch
in the stylish café before we make our way to Glen Keen Farm, one of Ireland’s
largest sheep farms, with a rich history of tradition and heritage that spans six
generations. On our 90 minute visit, we enjoy a guided walk that takes in a live
sheep herding demonstration along with tea/coffee, home baked scones and
a traditional Irish music session.
As an alternative to the afternoon Glen Keen Farm visit, if preferred, we can arrange a Killary Fjord cruise.
Day 4 Clare Island & Achill Island
We head to Roonagh quay this morning, from where we take a 15 minute boat trip across to Clare Island. Famous as the ancestral home of the legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley (Granuaile), the island is just 5 miles by 3 miles long but for such a small island is rich in history and culture. On arrival, we are met by our guide who will give us an Island Heritage Talk before we visit Granuaile’s Castle. We can enjoy a stroll around the picturesque harbour and beach before enjoying a soup and sandwich lunch at the Sailor’s Bar. After lunch, we catch the early afternoon ferry to Achill Island, where we meet our coach. We spend free time in Keel, which boasts a beautiful 3km white sandy beach, before we travel back to the mainland via the bridge, enjoying the stunning scenery as we go.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
The Wyatt Hotel
Westport, County Mayo
Located in the heart of glorious Westport town, this charming boutique hotel offers a very warm Irish welcome and excellent bar and lounge facilities. All 92 traditionally designed bedrooms are to a good size and standard and all are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel is popular with guests and locals alike and features an intimate style restaurant, a popular brasserie bar and a large traditional bar with plenty of seating where live entertainment takes place. There is also a lovely lounge area where drinks are served.
Westport Woods Hotel
Westport, County Mayo
Nestled in a 300-year-old wood, just outside the town of Westport with its shops, cafés and restaurants, the 4-star Westport Woods Hotel & Spa is a welcoming hotel with a large reception and lobby area. The bedrooms feature earthy colours to create a peaceful, relaxing environment and are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The modern, recently refurbished restaurant has lovely views of the surrounding woodland and there’s a stylish bar with plenty of comfortable seating.
• Ground floor rooms • Lift • Excellent leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Westport Woods Hotel
Westport, County Mayo
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £515pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £137
Inclusions
• Return ferry crossing UK - Ireland
• Guided tour of Westport House
• Entrance to Kylemore Abbey
• 90 minute guided tour at Glen Keen Farm including sheep demo, tea/coffee/scones & Irish music
• Boat trip to Clare Island & Achill Island including ferries, heritage talk, Granuaile’s Castle & soup/sandwich lunch
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions
The Wyatt Hotel
Westport, County Mayo
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £529pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £113
Inclusions
• Return ferry crossing UK - Ireland
• Guided tour of Westport House
• Entrance to Kylemore Abbey
• 90 minute guided tour at Glen Keen Farm including sheep demo, tea/coffee/scones & Irish music
• Boat trip to Clare Island & Achill Island including ferries, heritage talk, Granuaile’s Castle & soup/sandwich lunch
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions
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