John and Elizabeth Barrett’s magical beachside house was once a coast guard station,

and since 1932 has been the ultimate escape for the many guests who have stayed here. It’s a low,

tucked-in kind of place with a little wicket gate giving direct access to the beach.

There is an other-worldliness about the Bervie that is very rare these days.

Elizabeth and John welcome you

Elizabeth was born here, and aside from the location and the charm of the place itself,

which has style without being at all ‘decorated’, it is the sense of continuity that makes it special.

Of course, Elizabeth has the ‘hoteliers’ gene’ that makes hospitality come naturally.

Families are very welcome, and there is a  cot available without charge. Pets are welcome in 

some areas. The playroom in the garden has a pool table, and the garden itself is tended by John.

Explore our little website to find out more.

The Bervie has received special commendations from:

Alister Sawday's 'Special Places to Stay'

and John & Sally McKenna's 'Bridgestone Guides 2008'

getting here

From Dublin take the M4/N4 west  as far as Longford, and then on to the N5

to Castlebar. From there take the R311 to Newport, the N59 to Mullaranny and

change to the R319 which will take you to the land bridge at Achill Sound and

all the way through to the village of Keel, where the Bervie is well signposted.

You can shorten your journey by flying to Knock or Shannon airports. From

Knock airport take the N17 north to intersect the N5 at Charlestown. Then turn

west and follow the N5 to Castlebar,  the R311 to Newport, the N59 to Mullaranny

and  the R319 through to the village of Keel.

From Shannon airport at Galway take the N84 north to Castlebar. the R311 to Newport,

the N59 to Mullaranny and the R319 through to the village of Keel.

 

tariffs