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Welcome to Villa Pio .... A sense of home ....

We provide accommodation in our friendly, well kept family home. We are more than happy to receive guests and hope that when you leave, you go as friends.

Villa Pio is situated near Cong village, location of the film 'The Quiet Man' and gateway to Connemara.

We are blessed with a beautiful area of woodlands and natural scenic area, perfect for walkers and those enthusiastic about the outdoors.

Our home is less than 3km from the lovely village of Cong and is very close to the Connemara countryside, which offers breathtaking scenery, a tranquil setting in which time stands still. Also nearby is the 12th century castle and hotel Ashford Castle. A walk among the grounds is a must for any visitor. We are also within easy reach of Lisloughrey

Accommodation

• Ground floor bedrooms
• Hair dryer & tea-making in bedrooms
• Laundry service
• Private car parking
• Garden for Guest use
• Free wireless internet
• Bike storage
• No Smoking on premises

We accept the following vouchers: Travel Agent Vouchers, Town and Country Vouchers, TC Home and FarmHouse Vouchers

Local Attractions

• Angling, Boating (boat and engine hire), local fish include brown trout, salmon and pike
• Water Sports, Pebble Beaches
• Local Golf Courses - we are situated within easy reach of some of the best golf courses in the region
• Clay Shooting
• Forest Walks, Historic Trails, Hill Walking
• Bicycle hire nearby
• Horse riding at nearby equestrian centre
• Archery
• Traditional Pub Music
• Gym and Fitness Centre nearby

Fishing

Cong village is situated between the lakes Corrib and Mask making it a haven for fishermen from all over the world. Boats and engines are available for hire from your hosts.

We are situated only minutes from Lough Corrib, the largest lake in the Republic, which provides wonderful fishing oppurtunities all year round. Popular methods include fly, spinning, worm and shrimp.

Good river fishing is also nearby on the famous river Cong which runs quickly into Lough Corrib at Cong village. The village itself is only a 2 km drive from 'Villa Pio'. There is an excellent salmon run in April as well as June and early July. Great brown trout fishing at the beginning of the season which tends to slow a little from mid-June into early July, but begins again in earnest in mid-August.

The mayfly hatch, which occurs around 20th May, has been described as a real highpoint in the season and the mayfly fishing lasts for nearly a month.

• The fishing is free but a salmon licence is required
• Salmon season February to end September
• Trout season March to end September
• Pike fishing year round

Nearby Airports

• Galway Airport - 33 miles
• Ireland West Airport Knock - 42 miles
• Shannon Airport - 80 miles

Rates

• from euro30 (per person sharing Ensuite)

Contact Holians 'Villa Pio' Cong County Mayo Ireland

Tel: + 353 94 95 46403 Email: villapiocong@hotmail.com or use the

Taxi and Bus Service

The Holian Travel Company can provide a reliable transport service for individuals or groups of up to 30 people. Visit the Holian Travel website for more information.