Property Details

Traditional Irish holiday cottage with two double bedrooms, living room with open fire, kitchen, shower room. Situated on an elevated site in a quiet rural area. Bed Linen, towels (fresh towels supplied mid week),essential household items, oil for central heating and fuel for open fire are included in price.

Margaret will be at the cottage and have everything nice for your arrival.

Local Area Details

The cottage is situated in the Fanad peninsula which is 30 Km north of Letterkenny. The Fanad Peninsula is an area of outstanding natural beauty and welcoming people with a rich cultural and historical heritage With its wealth of beaches mountains cliffs and of course pubs with traditional Irish music the visitor is never short of anything to do The cottage is perfectly situated to enjoy any one of the following activities Beach Ballymastocker Bay in Portsalon boasts a magnificent EU Blue Flag beach which was once voted the Second Most Beautiful Beach in the World by the Observer Magazine This stunning beach whose golden sands stretch for 3 miles. The harbour is perfect for boating and fishing. Portsalon golf course is one of Irelands finest links courses situated alongside the stunning Ballymastoker Bay beneath the Knockalla Mountains The course is an 18 hole par 69 with its greens well protected with bunkers streams and natural sand dunes. The Fanad Peninsula offers not only sea fishing along Donegals beautiful coastline but also offers plenty of opportunities for fresh water fishing in the many rivers and lakes The fishing season for the local lakes runs from March 17 September 30 and fishing permits and rods can be obtained from the Fanad Lakes Fishing Club. With its quiet roads stunning landscape and cliff scenery one can enjoy tranquil walks in the Fanad Peninsula Furthermore the Fanad Peninsula Scenic Tour is a signposted 72 Km circuit covering some of the peninsulas most striking scenery For those interested in cycling we can arrange cycle hire on request Walking One can enjoy a pleasant stroll through country lanes or can attempt to climb some of the areas hills and mountains Whatever you chose walking truly is a pleasure on the quiet and peaceful roads of the Fanad Peninsula where you will come upon many unspoiled areas of stunning beauty The whole area is rich in flora and fauna and contains many species of birds including the rare Corncrake The County also has many signposted walking routes for the visitor to enjoy.

Major visitor attractions which are easily accessible by car include Glenveagh National Park and Castle, Tory Island, Glebe House Gallery, Newmills Flax Mill, Colmcille Heritage Centre, Fort Dunree Military Museum, Donegal Castle not to mention the abundance of ruined casles and archaelogical sites

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach

Contact Information

Name:	Margaret and McElwee
Telephone:	+353-7491-22267
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