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Horn Head Corncrake Cottage - Dunfanaghy

Horn Head Corncrake Cottage is a wonderful  traditional style holiday home located 2km from the popular holiday village of Dunfanaghy in North West Donegal. The cottage is situated near the start of one of the most spectacular coastal drives in Ireland - Horn Head.

The cottage can accommodate up to 10 people in 4 spacious bedrooms.
The open plan ground floor of the cottage combines the ease of modern living with the charm of a bygone era

Dunfanaghy

The village of Dunfanaghy - and the nearby village of Port-na-Blagh - are popular tourist resorts with lively pubs and a good choice of restaurants. There is something for everyone in this beautiful area, from horse-riding to golf, from browsing around the local art galleries to taking leisurely strolls along the magnificent beaches

The village of Dunfanaghy  is located on the shores of Sheephaven Bay and is surrounded by spectacular coastal and mountain scenery. Just a short drive from the from the holiday home is the beautiful Killyhoey Beach -   a three mile stretch of golden sand providing safe bathing

In addition to Killahoey there are three other superb beaches in this beautiful part of Donegal - Ards, Tramore and Marble Hill. Overlooking Marble Hill Strand is the superb new Shandon Hotel Spa and Wellness Centre. This modern Spa has a hydrotherapy floor and 8 treatment rooms

Concrake Cottage Horn Head is centrally located on the North Donegal coastline. There are  few areas of Ireland which enjoy such an unspoilt environment with a wealth of opportunity for open-air activities

Local Activities / Attractions

• Take a trip around the spectacular Horn Head with its striking cliffs scenery and a wide variety of bird life
• Golf on nearby Dunfanaghy Golf Club – a classic 18 hole links course.
• Visit the enchanting Ards Forest Park
• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep – Killahoey,  Marble Hill, Tramore, Ards
• Take a day trip to Tory Island
• Climb Muckish and Errigal. Mount Errigal, the highest mountain in Donegal is a demanding climb and once on the summit you can see for miles around.
• Visit Glenveagh National Park, with 16,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, wood and bogs. Glenveagh contains the largest red deer population in Europe.  Within the National Park Glenveagh Castle and gardens are well worth a visit on their own
• Enjoy diving in the clear waters of Sheephaven Bay
• Go fishing on Sessiagh Lake, Purt Lake or New Lake - or enjoy sea angling at Portnablagh
• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk

For a holiday experience where good food, great beaches and beautiful scenery are on your doorstep, look no further than this wonderful holiday home near the charming village of Dunfanaghy

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep up to 8
• shower and toilet - ground floor
• bathroom with bath and separate shower - first floor
• main living area has open fireplace
• comfortable furniture suite
• tv and dvd player
• exposed beams
• solid wood floor
• traditional fixtures and fittings
• traditional style kitchen with tiled floor
• microwave,dishwasher
• rayburn range
• large dining table with 8 chairs
• separate utility room
• large fridge / freezer
• electric oven and hob
• washing machine
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair, baby bath and stairgate available
• patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• located on the spectacular Horn Head drive
• 5 min drive to shops, pub etc in Dunfanaghy
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• PLEASE NOTE: NO PETS
• free wifi

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen area of this traditional style holiday cottage is tastefully decorated and equipped with a stylish Rayburn Range as a focal point. The kitchen leads to a large utility room that has a fridge/freezer, washing machine, and electric oven and hob. The kitchen area itself has a dishwasher and a microwave. Both areas have a tiled floor

  Living Area

The open fireplace with the high wood beam mantelpiece gives the living area of this old-world cottage a very cosy feeling. Fixtures and fittings are very much in the style of the traditional Irish cottage. For home entertainment there is a tv and dvd player.

  Bedrooms

Horn Head Corncrake Cottage has 4 spacious bedrooms that are in keeping with the traditional style of the cottage.

• 1 x double bedroom - ground floor  
• 1 x twin bedroom - ground floor
• 1 x bedroom with 2 singles - first floor
• 1 x bedroom - king double and toddlers single bed - first floor

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro200 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am
• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

What's Included

• bed linen
• electricity
• central heating
• wifi

What's Not Included

• towels