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Beach House - Kildoney - Rossnowlagh

Beach House is just 150 meters from the coast and enjoys wonderful views over Donegal Bay towards the Dartry Mountains that rise above Bundoran. It is a modern 4 bedroom holiday home located on beautiful Kildoney Point - a small headland half way between the surfing resort of Rossnowlagh and the historic town of Ballyshannon in South Donegal. 

The holiday home is located in a small development of just 4 houses. There are 4 spacious bedrooms - 3 of which are ensuite. The ground floor has a living room with open fireplace. Double doors lead to an open plan kitchen, dining and living space which enjoys superb sea views. Glass patio doors lead out to a large enclosed fenced decking area. In fine weather the decking area can be used as a second dining area or for simply relaxing and enjoying the superb coastal views. It is also a safe enclosed play area for small children.

To the front of the house there is a large lawn. The water supply is from a natural spring and a water well on the lawn is a physical reminder of this (the well is currently not linked up). 

Creevy Coastal Path

A 250 metre walk from the house brings you down to the Creevy Coastal Path - a 10km coastal walk between Ballyshannon and Rossnowlagh. To the south this well signed path follows the cliff tops and shoreline to the Erne Estuary - a wonderful habitat for for wildlife and birdlife. In this direction the walk passes the ruins of Kilbarron Castle, home of Michael O'Cleary, and the Four Masters. Going north towards Rossnowlagh the path enjoys panoramic views over Donegal Bay towards St. John's Point and Slieve League. Just 2 km in the northerly direction the walk passes through the quaint Creevy Pier and harbour - a popular venue for watersports and sea angling.

Surfing in Rossnowlagh

From Beach House’s idyllic and tranquil setting on Kildoney Point it is less than a 5km journey to the popular surf and beach resort of Rossnowlagh. Rossnowlagh offers a Blue Flag Beach with life guard patrols in the summer months. However it is best known as one of the premier surfing destinations in Ireland. Equipment can be hired from several surf clubs 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.

5km south east of the holiday home is Ballyshannon, the oldest town in Ireland. This historic town is located at the point where the mighty Erne system meets the sea. Long famous for its salmon fishing, Ballyshannon was a shipping port of some significance in times gone by. Local Poet William Allingham referred to it in song as the "the friendly place, the kindly spot"

Beach House is the ideal base for exploring Donegal and the 3 other countries 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 40 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
• 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.
• Angling - anglers can sample game, coarse and sea angling with sea angling boats available for local chartering. (The first salmon of the season is frequently caught in the River Drowse near Bundoran)
• History and Heritage - Visit Donegal Castle and the ruins of Donegal Abbey in Donegal Town. Other historic sites in the locality include the ruins of Kilbarron Castle and Wardstown Castle.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 8 comfortably ( 3 ensuite)
• bathroom on the ground floor
• living room located to the front of the house
• comfortable furnished, open fireplace
• flat screen tv, DVD player.
• double doors to open plan kitchen, dining and living area
• kitchen area has modern fitted units
• electric oven and hob, microwave
• dishwasher, fridge freezer
• dining area has table and 6 chairs
• conservatory style living space with wonderful sea views
• patio doors from open plan area to outside decking area
• large decking area is fenced-in - enjoys coastal views
• outside furniture available
• washing machine in garage
• large front lawn
• house supplied by natural spring well
• ample parking
• house located 250 metres from route of Creevy Coastal Path
• ideal tour base for South Donegal, Fermanagh Lakelands, Sligo and Leitrim
• Unlimited wifi
• Special deals to suit smaller groups and couples please enquire

Living Space

  Living Room

The living room is located to the front of the house and overlooks the large front lawn. It is comfortably furnished and has an open fireplace. For home entertainment there is a flat screen tv and dvd player with a small dvd library. Double doors lead to the open plan area.

  Open Plan Kitchen Dining and Living Area

The open plan area enjoys superb panoramic views over the coastline at Kildoney Point. The kitchen area has modern fitted units that contain an electric oven and hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The bright dining area features a table and 6 chairs. The conservatory style living space has two sofas and a flat screen tv.

Glass patio doors lead out to the wonderful fenced-in decking area which overlooks the coast. This decking area can act as a safe enclosed playground for small children.

  Bedrooms

Accommodation in the holiday home is as follows:-

• Bedroom1: Double Bedroom - ensuite - ground floor
• Bedroom2: Double Bedrrom - king sized bed - ground floor - sea views
• Bedroom3: Double Bedroom - ensuite - first floor - sea and countryside views
• Bedroom4: Twin Bedroom - ensuite - first floor - sea views

There is also a bathroom on the ground floor

  Fully Enclosed Decking Area Great Views

Great area for kids to enjoy safe play or relax in the warm sunshine and soak up sea air.

  4 Bathrooms

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro 200 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

•     check in 4pm, check out 11.00am
•     rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement over July and August. 

What's Included

• bed linen
• electricity
• central heating
• unlimited wifi

What's Not Included

 Towels