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Reviews of Helens Self Catering

Derrew, Ballyheane, Castlebar, Co. Mayo., Castlebar, Ireland

#1 of 6 Holiday rentals in Castlebar

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 111 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Great place. Great base to area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great peaceful location set among rolling farms with views to the mountains including Croagh Patrick. Comfy and spacious home with everything we needed for our three nights stay. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking meals in. Large yard and car parking space as well as private outdoor seating area. Hosts live on the property too, but places felt very separate and private. Hosts were responsive and helpful. Check in and out were easy. Breakfast supplies were appreciated. Would recommend.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Beautiful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location Clean and tidy Beautiful, beautiful setting. Wonderful host

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    Lovely homely, comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. The house was spotless and comfortable and had everything we could need. Majella welcomed us & made sure we knew she was around if we needed anything (which we didn’t because everything was covered). When she said breakfast would be in we expected maybe cereal, milk, a few tea bags. But there was the making of a full Irish in the fridge! Location was perfect for Castlebar & Westport and we had the perfect base to come back & relax in after climbing Croagh Patrick. We will definitely be back.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Majella was so accommodating and met us at a local petrol station to bring us to the house which was a lovely touch! Breakfast items were left out for us and we had a fabulous stay.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    The view from the kitchen was great.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Wonderful host and fab breakfast provided, thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The step up leading to the bedrooms was a safety hazard when going back and using the bathroom at night, although appreciated the extra night lighting and handrails to help prevent missing this step but still need to be aware of it. Most of everyone in our family missed this step but luckily didn’t fall to the ground, yikes!

    Spacious and with everything you would possibly need. Wish we could have stayed for a week. Best accommodation on our trip so far!!!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Relaxing, beautiful house, nice and warm, breakfast provided and firewood perfect Easter trip

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful place. Gorgeous sunsets.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    10
    Fab stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great stay, beautiful accomodation, great host, place was spotless, great breakfast! Really enjoyed our stay thank you 😊

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    10
    A++ Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Meet the owner she was extremely nice and brought us to the house. It's surrounded by country side with lovely view and so quite and peaceful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    10
    Completely lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing we can think of.

    Everything. The house, the area, the island!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was spotless. The host was highly accommodating. House had everything you could possibly need. For a family with two young kids, it was a home away from home. The two sitting rooms and two TVs were great, as was the stove. Netflix app on the smart TV, so I was able to sign in on my own account. The lads loved the DVD novelty. Nice firm bed. Bedrooms adjacent to echother. Very quiet with lovely views of Croack Patrick and Nephin. Will stay again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    9.0
    Lovely self catering house
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Majella, couldn't have been more helpful. The house was cosy and perfect for a stay in the west of Ireland

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was well organized and amazing facilities. Thank you so much for wonderful stay 👍👍

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cosy and well equipped home. The hosts couldn't have been kinder or more accommodating. Would highly recommend a visit here. We are looking forward to our next trip here

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    10
    A fabulous spot & we will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, it was so warm & cozy. The area so peaceful & tranquil with gorgeous scenery & it had everything a person could need.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    10
    Excellent stay.highly recommend for families.nothing to worry about.👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Majella,the host.location is beautiful.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    10
    Perfect !! Could
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Majella was exceptional .. answered every text supporting navigation in area to recommendations for food.. everything we needed in the Accomodation plus lots of extras like, ground coffee abd coffee machine, items for breakfast fry.. couldn’t fault anything I would highly recommend

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing!

    the house was so lovely. host prepared everything for us! there’s cereals, bread, different types of coffee, sugar salt pepper oil, bacon sausages eggs and milk! even in the bathroom as well, there’s more than enough of what we needed. house is very very cozy and warm, very suitable to hangout with friends and family for a short staycation, and it is a less than 10 minutes drive to the town. would absolutely love to visit again!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    The house was nice and cozy and the host went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. Couldn’t have been any better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house was nice and cozy.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    9.0
    My husband and I love the place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dusty around some places.

    It’s in a quiet area and the air was so fresh. The fireplace makes it very cozy. Majella was very sweet. She left us some bacon, eggs, sausages and milk in the fridge and we had them for breakfast. We also cooked some seafood for dinner as all the essential things were there.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    10
    Wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic accommodation, It offers a homely and comfortable experience. The place is located in a prime area, it provides easy access to nearby attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the surroundings. We enjoyed stunning views of the scenic landscape, and had a relaxing atmosphere. The property is exceptionally clean and cozy, with every detail thoughtfully arranged to ensure a welcoming stay. On-site parking is available. Whether you're seeking a peaceful getaway or a home-away-from-home experience, I highly recommended the place for its comfort, location, and outstanding service.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn't like

    Is was very homely and comfortable fresh clean bed linen and towels nice and warm and cosy plenty of hot water

    Stayed in September 2024

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