Marty’s Halfway House

From €20 For 1 night, 4 adults 4.3 7 reviews
Tent pitched in the field. (added by manager 24 Nov 2023)

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Gravel pitches for motorhomes (added by manager 20 jun 2023)
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View from the gravel pitches (added by manager 20 jun 2023)

  • Spacious and convenient site off the N5 between Westport and Castlebar
  • Wild Atlantic Way 15 minutes’ drive; Kylemore Abbey 50 minutes
  • In the grounds of a traditional, family-run Irish bar
Surrounded by pleasant green countryside, Marty’s Halfway House is a spacious base from where to explore the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way (about a 15-minute drive away), which runs alongside the rugged coast of County Mayo, in the west of Ireland. What is that ‘halfway’ in the name all about, you might ask? Well, the site sits just off the N5 halfway between the towns of Westport and Castlebar (about 10 minutes’ drive from either). This location makes Marty’s mighty convenient when it comes to sourcing provisions, going out for a meal or finding ways to keep the kids entertained (a swimming pool and several playgrounds are within a short drive). This is a simple spot with a choice of hardstanding and grass pitching areas. It’s worth noting that there are no showers on site, so you’ll need to either bring your own or make alternative plans for ablutions during your stay. What guests do have, however, is access to the on-site traditional, family-run Irish bar, where they can sample a wide range of drinks (including local craft beers), have a game of pool or just socialise with the locals. The pub is open Thursday to Monday between 7pm and midnight. In addition, the proximity to the coast means that you can include scenic off-shore destinations – for instance, the islands of Achill and Clare (both of which are accessible by regular ferry services) – on your itinerary.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 Feb 2024 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

4.3

Overall rating based on 7 reviews View breakdown

14%

would recommend this site to a friend

14%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Disreputable site owners

Overall 2/10
Location No rating
Value for money No rating
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Didn’t like anything as didn’t get there. Had to cancel due to accident but despite numerous attempts to make contact to get some of the site cost refunded was routinely ignored.

Disliked: We were unable to take this holiday due to unforeseen circumstances. With 4 weeks notice of our need to cancel I emailed the proprietor. I emailed twice more and got no response. I rang a number of times and spoke with someone, explaining the issue and our request for a refund, he said he was unable to talk to me at that time and he would ring me back. Needless to say I have not heard another word so actually I think the owners of the site are rather disreputable and I was very disappointed in their approach. Clearly they had our money and that was all they cared about. Won’t be attempting to stay here again.

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It is absolutely no recommendation for a price of 35 EUR.

Overall 4/10
Location 4
Value for money 4
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Thomas W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: The pitch is on a pub parking space surrounded by waste.

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Not for us

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel tent pitch

Liked: When I rang the owner to confirm i was in the right location he answered and confirmed.

Disliked: No facilities Beside a busy road Field for camping grass very high. We didn't stay the night we ended uo leaving.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Near to westport…

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel tent pitch

Liked: Near to westport

Disliked: No toilet/shower facilities, didn’t really feel safe leaving the tent during the day

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Very good…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Noeleen S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel tent pitch

Liked: Very good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not one person was there, the place wasn’t open and other people…

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Not one person was there, the place wasn’t open and other people pulled in for free and we paid $59, not happy

Disliked: As above

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: hey.sorry you feel you had a bad experience. we have done some adjustments to avoid such misinformation. so we have made the opening hours and days available for bookers to see. we unfortunately can't help if outher campers pull In and use the facility unannounced. we just the majority of camper guys are honest. our camp site is relatively new and is only taking of so there may not be outhers here all the time,but luckily enough it has been very active and as we add further facility's it will grow to be one of the best on the wild Atlantic way.thank you for your imput. marty.

Friendly staff.My advice is to pitch further from road and pub.

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 6
Lucia M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel tent pitch

Liked: That they gave us option to pitch anywhere.

Disliked: A little bit noisy because we chosen to pitch close to the pub and road. No shower and no toilet after pub close is difficult.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Naturist (nudist)

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Marty’s Halfway House

Dooleague

Castlebar

Co. Mayo

Republic of Ireland

F23 T297

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.81386°N
-9.40722°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This corner of the country is packed with natural sites, from Brackloon Woods (20 minutes’ drive), an oak forest laced with walking paths, to Croagh Patrick (20 minutes), a distinctive peak where St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days. As a result of this connection, the mountain holds a deep spiritual meaning and is an important pilgrimage site. The tiny coastal village of Murrisk (20 minutes) is home to the striking National Famine Memorial and the ruins of a 15th-century abbey. On the outskirts of the village is Bertra Beach (25 minutes), a spit of sand and shingle stretching into the water at the bottom of Clew Bay. Overlooking a peaceful loch, Kylemore Abbey (50 minutes) became a shelter for Belgian Benedictine nuns after the destruction of their convent in Ypres during World War I. A stream runs through the Victorian-era walled garden, which features a fernery, a rockery and formal areas.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bertra Beach, Murrisk 10.5 mi Sea Good Excellent Good Excellent
Old Head Beach, Louisburgh 15 mi Sea Good Good Good Good
Mulranny Beach 16.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh 17.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Carrowniskey, Louisburgh 20.6 mi Sea Good Good Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Marty’s Halfway House have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Marty’s Halfway House dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Marty’s Halfway House? This corner of the country is packed with natural sites, from Brackloon Woods (20 minutes’ drive), an oak forest laced with walking paths, to Croagh Patrick (20 minutes), a distinctive peak where … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Marty’s Halfway House?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Marty’s Halfway House? From £17.18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.