Landmark Mayo hotel on the market

Landmark Mayo hotel on the market

Neill O’Neill

THE iconic Healy’s Hotel and Fishing Lodge in Pontoon has been placed for sale by private treaty as a going concern, due to the retirement of the owner Mr John Dever. This long established old world licensed premises presents a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark property on the sores of Lough Cullen and Lough Conn, in a pristine and unspoiled corner of Mayo. The sale is being handled by Brian Moran and Co Auctioneers, Castlebar.
Brian Moran said it was a pleasure to bring Healy’s Hotel and Fishing Lodge to the market
“This is a most attractive property the sale presents a chance to acquire an established successful business in an enviable location overlooking the famous fishing lakes of north Mayo. Generations of fishermen and visitors from home and abroad have frequented Healy’s Hotel, bar and award-winning restaurant and it is a truly stunning property in the most tranquil and enviable of locations.”
Healy’s is a seven bedroom boutique hotel with a bar, restaurant and a fully equipped commercial kitchen. The property also boasts an apartment and the main bar area is fully fitted with seating and has an adjoining snug.
The Lough Cullen Restaurant/Dining Room has an attractive fireplace and panoramic views of the lake while the kitchen is fully fitted out with all necessary equipment such as cookers and fridges and complies with health and safety regulations.
To the rear and side of the property is a landscaped area and adjoining extensive car park. A modern waste treatment plant has been installed in addition to a water purifying system and a diesel operated generator in the event of electrical failure. The property boasts oil fired central heating and the adjoining lands are owned by Healy’s, with all maps available on request.