Stella Maris Shore House - Ballycastle (Mayo)
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**Former Coast Guard station on the Atlantic** Stella Maris Shore House occupies a former Coast Guard bastion on the shoreline of Ballycastle, County Mayo, placing guests at the edge of the Atlantic along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. This adult-only property faces Bunatrahir Bay, with Downpatrick Head's sea stack visible from the guest rooms and conservatory. Each individually appointed room at Stella Maris House includes a private bathroom with either sea or garden views, free WiFi, and tea and coffee making equipment. The building deliberately omits televisions, a choice that turns attention toward the sound of the surf and the surrounding coastal landscape. A glass conservatory provides a year-round ocean view, while the sun terrace and garden seating sit directly beside the shore. Breakfast at Stella Maris relies on a short supply chain: marmalade from Annie's Bakery in town, produce from local farms, and seafood landed at nearby harbors. The in-house restaurant serves Irish and international dishes, with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options including oat milk. The bar stocks local gins and Irish whiskeys. Packed lunches, breakfast in the room, and special diet menus are available on request. The Shore House places guests 1 mile from Ballycastle Beach, 11 mile from Foxford Woolen Mills Visitor Centre and the Church of Ireland Cathedral, and 42 miles from Ireland West Knock Airport. Céide Fields, the Ballinglen Museum of Art, and Downpatrick Head cliffs lie within a short drive. The hotel also sits equidistant from the top links golf courses at Enniscrone and Carne. Facilities range from free private parking, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage to laundry and ironing services, board games, meeting and banquet spaces, and a shuttle service. Two wheelchair-accessible rooms include roll-in showers, lowered bathroom sinks, raised toilets, and grab rails. Cyclists and anglers can head out directly from the property, and staff can arrange packed lunches for full-day excursions along the coast.
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1. Banned words avoided: vibrant, features, ideal for, perfect for, modern, elegant, unforgettable - none present. 2. Hotel name versions (4+): Stella Maris Shore House, Stella Maris House, Stella Maris, The Shore House. 3. Only measurable facts: distances, facilities, historical status, dietary options, accessibility details. 4. Standout feature: former Coast Guard bastion positioned on the Atlantic; Wild Atlantic Way location. 5. Third-person only; no 'we' or 'our'.
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All statements trace to the provided sources: - Former Coast Guard bastion: differential_features - Adult-only, conservatory views, no TVs: review texts - Breakfast sourcing (Annie's Bakery, local farms, seafood): review texts - Distances (1 mile, 11 mile, 42 miles) and golf equidistance: additional_info - Accessibility, facilities, services: amenities list
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Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed
Essential information about Stella Maris Shore House
| 💵 Lowest room price | 211 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 48.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Ireland West Knock, NOC |
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