Mount Falcon Country House Hotel
Victorian Gothic country estate meets modern Irish hospitality. Turf fires, exposed stonework and period furniture in the main house; the lodges feel more like upscale holiday cottages. Warm and genuinely family-run rather than corporate-slick.
Book the falconry hawk walk early — it sells out, especially in summer
Why It Matters
One of Mayo's most activity-rich country estates — falconry, salmon fishing, clay pigeon shooting, golf driving range, and a full Elemis spa under one roof. The Kitchen Restaurant holds 2 AA Rosettes. The 45 self-catering lodges (with fireplaces and underfloor heating) are rare for an Irish country house hotel at this level.
Built in 1876 as a wedding gift, Mount Falcon is a Victorian Gothic manor house sitting on 100 acres of mature woodland along the west bank of the River Moy. The Maloney family run it today and have leaned into the estate's natural assets hard: there's a working falconry, 2 miles of private salmon fishing, a serious Elemis spa with a pool that juts into the woodland, and a 2 AA Rosette restaurant inside the original Victorian kitchen. The 32 hotel rooms in the old house are matched by 45 self-catering lodges dotted through the grounds — a smart move that gives groups and families something the manor rooms alone couldn't.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Connors Gap Suite
From EUR300 / nightThe second of the two original manor house deluxe suites, named after another famous stretch of the Moy. Classic in style with period charm and full luxury amenities.
Deluxe Suite
From EUR180 / nightA deluxe suite in the manor house extension, stylistically continuous with the original rooms. Comfortable and well-appointed, with all the standard luxury amenities.
Family Room
From EUR160 / nightOne double and one single bed — the straightforward family option in the hotel proper. All the same luxury amenities as the superior rooms.
Interconnecting Room
From EUR260 / nightTwo connected rooms with two double or twin beds — practical for families or groups who want a bit of separation without booking separate rooms entirely.
Lakeside Lodge
From EUR410 / nightDetached self-catering lodges positioned near the on-site lake. Same specification as the Woodland Lodges — fireplace, full kitchen, underfloor heating — but with lake views. Great for fishing guests who want direct proximity to the water.
Superior Room
From EUR130 / nightThe most numerous room type across the estate, located in the newer wing but designed to match the manor house aesthetic. Spacious and well-appointed — good value at this price point.
Wallpool Suite
From EUR300 / nightOne of the two signature suites in the original Victorian manor house. Named after a famous salmon pool on the River Moy. Classic country house style with luxury ensuite. The standout option in the old house.
Woodland Lodge
From EUR410 / nightDetached self-catering lodges set among the woodland on the estate. Available as 3 or 4-bedroom configurations. Living room with fireplace, underfloor heating, full kitchen, private parking and patio — more private and residential than the hotel rooms. Ideal for families or groups staying multiple nights.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A broader introduction to the on-site falconry, including owls and other birds of prey alongside hawks. Good for those who want to learn about the birds rather than purely walking with one.
Walk through the estate's woodland with a trained hawk on the glove, guided by the on-site falconers. A hands-on experience that works equally well for adults and older children.
On-estate clay pigeon shooting range. Good for corporate events and groups as well as individual guests.
A 9-bay on-site driving range for warming up or practising. The estate is also a well-placed base for nearby championship links courses: Enniscrone Golf Links, Carne Golf Links, and County Sligo Golf Club are all within an hour's drive.
The estate's working kitchen garden supplies produce directly to the restaurant. Guests can meet the gardener and his bees — an informal but genuinely interesting visit if you're curious about how the food chain works here.
The hotel holds 2 miles of private fishing on the River Moy — Ireland's most prolific salmon river. Guests can also fish the on-site stocked trout lake. The 'Catch and Cook' programme means the kitchen will prepare your catch if you land one. Fishing licences can be arranged through the hotel.
3km of marked forest trails for walking or cycling through the mature deciduous woodland. Routes pass along the river bank between Foxford and Ballina. A megalithic tomb and historic graveyard are hidden within the grounds — worth tracking down.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Private dining options include The Kitchen Restaurant, The Aldridge Suite, The Fuller Room, and The Board Room.
Turf fire in the main lobby — a genuine Irish welcome, not a decorative one.
Air-conditioned gym with Life Fitness machines and free weights.
The headline amenity: a 17-metre heated indoor pool with full glass walls on one side that look directly into the surrounding woodland. The pool physically projects into the forest edge — visually striking and genuinely pleasant to swim in.
On-site electric vehicle charging points — useful given the rural location.
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