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Welcome to the Benwiskin Centre, Co. Sligo

Welcome to the Eco Friendly Benwiskin Centre Hostel in Ballintrillick, Co. Sligo

The Benwiskin Centre, awarded the EU Flower Ecolabel Certification in July 2008 in recognition of their 'Green' approach to their services from the European Commission under the Tourist Accommodation category, is one of the most ideally situated holiday hostels in North Sligo. Set in a beautiful scenic rural location in Ballintrillick, North Co. Sligo, in the shadow of Benwiskin Mountain, part of Irelands Dartry Mountain range, with the Sligo coastline a short distance away, the Benwiskin Centre invites those looking for hostels in Sligo to come and experience the beauty of the North West of Ireland.   For more information about our green efforts, visit our 'eco projects' page.

Why visit the Benwiskin Centre Hostel?

Are you looking for hostels in Sligo or self catering in Sligo, then look no further.  The Centre is an ideal base for yourself, family or group to explore the North West. The Benwiskin Centre is a 26 bed Holiday Hostel and Self Catering Accommodation Centre in a rural village called Ballintrillick, approx 4 miles from the nearest village which is Cliffoney. 

         

The Benwiskin Centre has 6 bedrooms.  Visitors can choose from 2 family rooms which have a double bed and bunk beds, each room sleeps 4, 3 twin rooms with 2 single beds and bunk beds, each room sleeps 4 and a 6 bed mixed dorm room with 3 sets of bunk beds.  

The centre can also be hired out in its entirety for groups/workshops and can accommodate 26/28 people.

 

All rooms have ensuite facilities and all duvets and bedlinen are provided.

 

The communal kitchen is fully equipped with an adjoining dining room.  There is also a large common room area with extra tables and chairs, seating area, TV, DVD and open fire. For a longer stay at the hostel you can avail of our laundry service. 

    Hall suitable for venue hire/workshops

We have a garden and barbeque area for your use.

  

If you choose to eat out, there is a wide seleciton of restaurants within a 10-mile radius of the hostel, there's something to suit all budgets and tastes.

                   

There are lots of activities nearby using the Benwiskin Centre as a base. Take a look at our information point and decide how to spend your day! How about going to the beach, choose from Mullaghmore, Rossnowlagh, Bundoran, or Streedagh. Fancy surfing? Why not try out a few surfing lessons or travel around the North Sligo countryside in a horse drawn carriage or take horse riding lessons. How about a bit of history and visit W.B. Yeat's Grave in Drumcliffe or Lissadell House and Gardens? Visit Queen Maeve's Grave on Knocknarea. How about a visit to Sligo Folk Park?  Fancy a round of golf or a flutter on the horses at Sligo Races. Catch a show at the theatre or the latest release at the cinema? There are many beautiful areas for walking or cycling from the Benwiskin Centre and you can avail of our bicycle hire service.  Why not enrol in a course at The Organic Centre in Rossinver whilst staying with us, the Centre is approx. 30 mins. from here.

The children also have plenty of activities to choose from nearby.  Horse riding lessons, amusements, an indoor play centre, the cinema, bowling, swimming. What about a day trip to Eagles Flying, Ireland's largest sanctuary for birds of prey and owls.  Why not contact us with your requirements and let us do the work for you!!

How about a bit of shopping? Choose from Sligo Town, Donegal Town, or go over the border to Enniskillen, for a wide range of shops.

Our Manager is guaranteed to think of somewhere interesting to send you whilst you are staying with us in Ballintrillick!

PLEASE NOTE:  

• Check in time is AFTER 2.00pm on the day of your arrival and BEFORE 10pm please

• Check out time is by 11.00am on the day of your departure

• Our office is open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

• A member of staff is on call outside of these hours

• If you expect to arrive outside of office hours, please let us know by either calling our office number on 00353 (0)71 9176721 or our out of office hours mobile number 087 4149189 and a member of staff will be at the Centre to meet you

• If you are travelling by foot, you are advised to buy your groceries before you arrive as we are 4 miles from the nearest village of Cliffoney

RESERVATION & CANCELLATION POLICIES

When booking directly with us by telephone or e-mail:- 

• We request a Booking Deposit of 30% of your total price to confirm your reservation. A Reservation is not confirmed until a deposit is received.

• We realise that sometimes plans change.  Any cancellations or amendments to your reservation must be received by post, e-mail or fax addressed to the Manager.

• In order to be fair and avoid any unnecessary charges, please abide by the following minimum cancellation notification dates.

• If you cancel 14 days or less before your check in date or are a 'No Show' - we will retain your full deposit.

• If you cancel 15 days or more before your check in date - we will retain a fee of 15% of your total booking (half your deposit) and refund the balance to you.
  

When booking through our on-line booking facility:-

• A Deposit of 5% of your total price of your booking will be taken.  

• We realise that sometimes plans change.  Any cancellations or amendments to your reservation must be received by post, e-mail or fax addressed to the Manager.

• In order to be fair and avoid any unnecessary charges, please abide by the following minimum cancellation notification dates:

• If you cancel 14 days or less before your check in date or are a 'No Show' - we will charge your credit card a further 25% of your total booking.

• If you cancel 15 days of more before your check in date - the 5% booking deposit will be retained.