Delphi Cottages

Delphi Lodge is a delightful 19th century country house which lies at a lake in the middle of the beautiful highlandsin one of the most spectacular settings in Ireland. Located in a valley of unparalleled beauty, the 1000-acre Delphi estate is one of Ireland’s hidden treasures. It is wonderfully secluded, yet within easy striking distance of beautiful beaches, championship golf courses, horse riding and all the sights of Connemara and Mayo. Being surrounded by the tallest mountains in Connemara and overlooking a pretty lake, the historic Lodge is the perfect holiday hideaway. Guests will always come back and withness that it is the best fishery lodge for salmon and seatrouts at the Westcoast so described by Patricia Schultz the author of the New York Times #1 Bestseller "1000 Places to see before you die". For those who prefer independent, self-catering accommodation, there are five charming holiday cottages on the Delphi estate. They each provide a well equipped kitchen, a dining area and a lounge with fire place on the ground floor.The bedrooms and the bathrooms are located in the first floor. Delphi Cottages are not operated like a hotel suite - there is no room service. Formerly they were the staff quarters, attached to the manor house. When being renovated and brought to good rental standard, they were each equipped with a central heating system. The gardens are extensive and informal, with fine old trees, masses of flowering shrubs and a delightful river walk. Guests may walk the hills, fish the rivers and lakes or just indulge in the luxury and beauty of the surroundings. The estate also owns some of the finest waters for salmon fishing in Ireland. The Delphi Fishery includes an exceptionally pretty river and several lakes where fly-fishing is the rule. The fishing is much sought after and not suitable for beginners, but spaces are sometimes available and weekend courses for beginners are run from Delphi Lodge several times during the season. Guests at the holiday cottages are welcome to attend breakfast and dinner at the Delphi Lodge, unless the lodge is well booked with the facilities fully occupied.