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Bunagee Cottage Culdaff Beach

This delightful 'Home from Home' is just one mile from Culdaff's spectacular Blue Flag beach, and site within the confines of Culdaff village, with views out to the river estuary and sand dunes beyond. The cottage has five bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a lovely comfortable living space with double doors leading on to a large open plan kitchen and dining area. From there, patio doors lead onto a lovely private garden with an outdoor seating/dining area with barbeque provided.

Culdaff 

A five minute walk takes you to the centre of the village for the morning paper and a lovely coffee and tray bake at Cul a Ti. Or get your steps in before breakfast, walking out to the beach along the river estuary and looping back along the footpath into the village, a beautiful 2 mile walk in all. If you're an early bird you'll catch the sun rising over the beach. Spectacular! Or head to Bunagee Pier and see the days catch being landed. Or catch Amazing Grace set sail on her daily dolphin watching excursions. Culdaff is charming. Make sure to pop into the local pubs for a bit of craic. McGuinness' Bar and The Culdaff Arms offer live music throughout summer. McGrorys, established in 1924, is a family run pub/restaurant, serving great food, and hosts traditional Irish music sessions a couple of times a week in summer, or catch a live band in the Backroom. Look out for Jenny's Pop Up bakery during summer, the cupcakes are 'yummy'!

Surrounding Area

Culdaff lies in the northern part of the Inishowen peninsula, - a unique, scenic microcosm of all that Ireland has to offer. The Inishowen Peninsula (The Isle of Owen) is bounded by the Atlantic ocean in the north, Lough-Swilly to the west and Lough Foyle in the east, with the historical city of Derry at its south eastern tip. The peninsula is famous for its spectacular scenic drive, the Inishowen 100, recently voted "Ireland's most breathtaking coastal drive". Of the 159 Discovery Points along the Wild Atlantic Way, 39 are in County Donegal. Of these, 10 are situated along the Inishowen Peninsula highlighting the impressive beauty and unique character of the area. Discovery Points inlcude Inch Island, Lisfanon Beach, Dunree Head, Mamore Gap, Pollan Bay, Malin Head, Culdaff, Kinnagoe Bay, Inishowen Head and Magilligan Point Viewpoint.

Other nearby attractions and activities include Grianan of Aileach. Wild Ireland, Inish Adventures, the Wild Alpaca Way, Amazing Grace Yacht Charters, Ballyliffin Golf Club, Greencastle Golf Club  and Redcastle Golf Club to name but a few.

In the summer months, travel to West Donegal and/or Nothern Ireland's Causeway Coast is even more accessible with ferry crossings available from Buncrana to Rathmullan across Lough Swilly, and from Greencastle to Magilligan Point across Lough Foyle, both worth doing if just for the spectacular scenery on the way.  

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 5 bedrooms to sleep 10 (max 8 adults), plus 2 babies/toddlers
• Bedroom 1, King bedroom, ground floor
• Bedroom 2, Master King bedroom with en suite, first floor
• Bedroom 3, Double bedroom, first floor
• Bedroom 4, Double bedroom, first floor
• Bedroom 5, Wooden bunk beds, first floor, with 40" flatscreen TV for kids movie nights
• Bathroom 1, WC and basin, ground floor
• Bathroom 2, Bath, Separate shower, WC and basin, first floor
• Bathroom 3, Shower, WC and basin en suite, first floor
• Lounge with open fireplace, double doors to open plan kitchen/dining area
• Internet access, games and books provided
• SMART TV (Freeview & RTE options), DVD & CD players provided (dvd/cd library provided)
• Open plan spacious kitchen/dining area, seats 10 plus 2 high chairs
• Fully fitted kitchen, gas hob, electric oven, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• Kitchen features electric kettle, gas hob kettle, toaster, coffee grinder, coffee machine, juicer, electric whisk
• Utility room, washing machine, outside clothes line, iron and ironing board, 2nd fridge, microwave oven
• Oil fired central heating and electricity included
• Stair gates, 2 x high chairs available upon request
• Cot/fold-out beds for 2 additional children available upon request,, fee applies
• Solid oak wooden floors throughout, porcelain tiles kitchen/dining/utility
• Front entrance and ground floor wheel chair accessible
• Large back garden looking out to river estuary & sand dunes, patio, large round picnic table, BBQ
• Front garden with two seating areas
• 5 minute walk to village shop, cafe/bistro, pubs and McGrorys restaurant
• 1 mile walk to Culdaff’s Blue Flag beach
• 15 minute drive to Ballyliffin Golf Club
• Under 5 minute drive to Bunagee Pier for dolphin watching and fishing trips
• Parking for 2 cars in driveway, additional free parking on site
• Quiet and peaceful location
• Ideal touring base of Inishowen and Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way

Living Space

  Open plan kitchen/dining area with double doors leading to garden and patio

A professionally fitted, modern and spacious open plan kitchen/dining area. Appliances include a gas hob, electric oven, integrated fridge-freezer, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster, coffee grinder, coffee machine, electric juicer, electric whisk.

From the dining area patio doors lead onto the outdoor dining/seating area, whilst double glass doors lead into the lounge. This creates a beautiful open plan concept providing plenty of space for all the family to enjoy.

The adjoining utility area provides a washing machine, iron and ironing board, outdoor wash-line, a second fridge and microwave oven.

  Lounge area with double doors leading to kitchen/dining area

Spacious lounge features comfortable modern seating and a traditional fireplace which adds a warm cosy atmosphere. Double glass doors lead on to the kitchen/dining area, giving the benefit of an open plan concept when desired, or the doors can be shut to give a cosy atmosphere on a winters evening by the fire. Natural light floods into this area from both the front and back of the house.

Internet access is provided free of charge, SMART tv, RTE options, DVD & CD players are provided including a selection of music and film options.

  Bedrooms x 5

5 Bedrooms which sleep up to 10 (max 8 adults). We can accommodate a maximum of 2 additional babies/toddlers (travel cot with mattress or fold-out bed available upon request, fee applies).

The master bedroom has a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom. 

There are four other bedrooms.

The ground-floor bedroom is suitable for wheelchair access.

1. 1 Master King bedroom, en-suite bathroom, first floor
2. 1 Double bedroom, first floor
3. 1 Double bedroom, first floor
4. 2 Single bunk bedroom, first floor
5. 1x King bedroom, ground floor, wheel chair accessible

  Bathrooms x 2 1/2

2 bathrooms on first floor:

En suite features electric shower, basin and WC

Main bathroom features bath, electric shower, basin and WC

Ground floor features basin and WC

  Landscaped gardens front and back featuring seating areas

The fully enclosed landscaped back garden features a paved patio area, with solid circular wooden picnic table and a large charcoal BBQ.

The front garden also features seating areas to enjoy the evening sunshine.

Tariff

Booking Details

Non-refundable booking confirmation deposit of 250 Euro is required for each week of stay or less at the time of booking - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

What's Included

• Electricity
• Oil fired central heating
• Bottled gas for kitchen stove
• Bed linen
• Hand towels & bath/shower mats
• Tea towels, dishcloth & sponge
• Starter pack cleaning products, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, kitchen roll, kitchen foil & cling film
• Starter pack tea, coffee & sugar
• Starter pack bathroom paper & hand soap
• Complimentary welcome basket

What's Not Included

• Bath & beach towels

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