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An Caislean Roise - Rossnowlagh

An Caislean Roise is a luxury modern 3 bedroom holiday home with a scenic location near the popular surf and beach resort of Rossnowlagh in South Donegal. The holiday home is delightful, spacious, and enjoys wonderful panoramic views over the coastline in this beautiful part of Ireland  - views that stretch  from Benbulben, and Mullaghmore in Sligo all the way across Donegal Bay towards  St Johns Point  and dramatic Slieve League cliffs in south West Donegal

Luxury Accommodation

The coastal setting is best appreciated in the wonderful conservatory style living area. This lovely living space features a  cathedral style ceiling and is overlooked by a minstrel gallery. The high ceiling together with large windows provide a wonderful sense of space and light. The living area opens out to beautiful dining area and a stylish modern kitchen. In fine weather the decking area to the front of the house can be used as a second dining area or for simply relaxing and enjoying the superb coastal views. The house also has a second living room and 3 comfortable bedrooms to sleep up to 9 people. The spacious master bedroom has superb ensuite facilities. There is also a bathroom on the first floor and a wet room style shower on the ground floor – very handy after a visit to the beach. A garage is available to store equipment such as surf boards, bicycles, golf clubs, fishing rods etc.

Rossnowlagh

Rossnowlaghs superb beach is a short drive or a 20 minute walk from the holiday home.  The beach is not only a top surfing venue but also popular for walking, swimming, kayaking, pony trekking and kite flying. Surfing lessons are available from several surf clubs / schools located in the area. This vibrant seaside resort has a number of fine restaurants including the Smugglers Creek, the Gaslight and the Sand House Hotel.

Even closer to the holiday home is the quaint pier and harbour at Creevy – a popular venue for watersports and sea angling. The scenic Creevy Coastal Pathway passes around the harbour – northwards towards Rossnowlagh and southwards towards the Erne Estuary and Ballyshannon. The historic town of Ballyshannon is just 6km from the holiday home. Reputed to be the oldest town in Ireland, Ballyshannon is located at a point where the mighty Erne system meets the sea. Today it is vibrant town with a good selection of cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops.

An Caislean Roise is the ideal base for exploring not only Donegal but also the 3 other counties on its doorstep - Sligo, Leitrim and Fermanagh.  Within an hours dive of the holiday home the visitor will find historic Donegal Town, the Marble Arch Caves, the Ulster American Folk Park, Belleek Pottery, Yeats Country, Sligo Town, Mullaghmore, Lissadell House and the Fermanagh Lakelands. The fabulous new Lough Erne Golf Resort is only 45 minutes drive away.  With recent access improvements the magnificent Slieve League Cliffs in South West Donegal are proving a major tourist attraction.

Local Amenities / Attractions

• Surfing - Rossnowlagh has excellent surfing and the European Championships have been held here a number of times. Bundoran is also a top class surfing venue
• Golf - superb 18 hole links courses are located at Murvagh, near Donegal Town and at Bundoran
• Crafts – Britton and Daughters Gallery is located beside the Sandhouse Hotel. On display you will find a vast array of artwork by Barry Britton and his daughter Easkey. There are also beautiful craft shops in Ballyshannon and Donegal Town – the Donegal Craft Village is located in the latter
• Angling - An Duanai Mara Charter Boat is a  fully licensed vessel  based at Creevy Pier. It offers deep sea fishing, shark angling, and sightseeing trips on Donegal Bay
•  Horse Riding - There are a number of Equestrian centres in the region including the Five Oaks Ranch in Ballyshannon and Donegal Equestrian in Bundoran.
• Cycling -  South Donegal abounds with small, winding roads which offer spectacular views around every corner and are ideal for cycling.
• Beaches - In addition to Rossnowlagh there are fine beaches in Bundoran and Murvagh
• Leisure Centres - Ballyshannon Leisure Centre has 25m indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room and fitness suite. Waterworld in Bundoran is one of Ireland's leading Indoor Aqua Adventure Playgrounds.
• History and Heritage - Visit the the Donegal Historical Society Museum located in the tranquil setting of Rossnowlaghs Franciscan Friary. Other historic sites in the locality include the ruins of Kilbarron Castle and Wardstown Castle. Donegal Castle and the ruins of Donegal Abbey are located in Donegal Town.

This luxury modern holiday home overlooking Donegal Bay is an ideal holiday base for the holiday maker wishing to explore the beautiful  coastal region around Rossnowlagh in South Donegal

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedroom to sleep up to 9 people (1 ensuite)
• bathroom on first floor
• walk-in wet room on the ground floor
• conservatory style living area located to the front of the house
• living area has high vaulted ceiling
• floor to ceiling windows proving panoramic coastal views
• living area overlooked by minstrel gallery
• tastefully furnished, glass doors to decking area
• solid fuel stove with floor to ceiling stone surround
• living area opens out to kitchen and dining area
• stylish modern fitted kitchen with island unit
• electric oven, gas hob, microwave
• dishwasher, fridge freezer,
• bright and spacious dining area
• large table and 6 leather dining chairs
• double doors to outside decking area
• washing machine and tumble dryer in separate utility
• ground floor wet-room with walk in shower
• second living room on ground floor
• comfortably furnished, flatscreen tv, dvd player
• large decking area to the front of the house
• garden furniture, gas barbecue
• lawns on each side of the house
• garage available for storage of surf boards, golf clubs etc
• peaceful location
• 20 min walk or short drive to Rossnowlagh and Creevy Harbour
• 6 km to Ballyshannon
• 12km to Murvagh Golf Club
• 14km to Bundoran
• 18km to Donegal Town

Living Space

  Living Area

The main living area to the front of the holiday home is an impressive living space with vaulted ceiling and minstrel gallery, stone clad fireplace and  direct access to the decking area that stretches along the front of the house. Floor to ceiling windows provide wonderful panoramic views of  Donegal Bay.

  Kitchen

The holiday home has a wonderfully spacious kitchen and dining area. The stylish modern kitchen  has  a large cooker with double ovens and gas hobs. Other appliances available include dishwasher, free standing fridge freezer and microwave. A lovely Belfast sink is fitted just below the kitchen window. A stylish and practical Island unit is a great centre piece  for this beautiful kitchen.

  Dining Area

The dining area features an elegant round table and 6 comfortable leather dining chairs. The area is tastefully decorated and has access to the decking area via double glass doors. In fine weather the decking area to the front of the house can be used as a second dining area or for simply relaxing and enjoying the superb coastal views below

  Living Room

The holiday home has the advantage of a second living space. This separate living room is tastefully furnished and has a tv with sky freeview and a dvd player

  Bedrooms

This luxury holiday home has 3  bedrooms. The accommodation make-up is as follows:-

• Bedroom1; Master Bedroom - ensuite with jacuzzi shower - sea views
• Bedroom2: Double Bedroom - sea and mountain views
• Bedroom3: Bedroom with bunk beds to sleep up to 5 - sea views

There is a bathroom on the first floor and a wetroom style shower room on the ground floor.

Tariff

Booking Details

Normal Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period

• check after 4pm, check out no later than 11am
• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

What's Included

• bed linen
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

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