Red Island House is a rural paradise on the shore of Lough Mask. With 5 acres of grounds running right down to your own private stretch of shoreline, it is a perfect retreat for fishermen, ornithologists, wild swimmers, hikers, star-gazers, kayakers, or just people who like to curl up in front of the fire with a book. Red Island House is one of the most idyllic places imaginable, on the boundary between Connemara and Joyce Country in the far west of Ireland. Located 3km down a private rural road, it sits in a large plot of land with 200m of private lake frontage - perfect for mooring a fishing boat or launching kayaks. The views over Maumtrasna and the Partry Mountains are spectacular, and you can enjoy the constantly changing West of Ireland light in perfect isolation, accompanied only by the sounds of the wildlife - Lough Mask is a Special Protection Area, supporting nationally important populations of Curlews, Lapwings, Grebes, Tufted Ducks, and many more species. The house itself is a typical 1980's building commonly found in the West of Ireland. What they lack in charm when compared to traditional smaller old thatched cottages, they make up for with warmth, space, and light. There are 4 bedrooms - One large double with en-suite bathroom, two twin rooms, sharing a larger bathroom, and a smaller room with a bunk bed. There are three bathrooms. One family bathroom, a second much smaller shower/toilet room, and a third en suite bathroom for the larger double room. There is a large kitchen/dining room and a huge separate living room, both with spectacular views across the lake and mountains. The kitchen is big enough for long, messy family meals, and there is also a second kitchen for messier fishermen's jobs. The living room has more than enough seating for everyone, and a log burner to keep things cosy on winter's nights. There is a huge amounts of storage space for kayaks, surf boards, fishing tackle and wet weather gear.