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Cuckoos Nest - Derrybeg

Cuckoo's Nest is a cosy 2 bedroom holiday letting located in Derrybeg in the Gweedore Gaeltacht. Derrybeg is situated on County Donegal’s ruggedly beautiful north west coast.  This coastline is dotted with rocky headlands, small sandy coves, several islands and a number of superb beaches including Port Arthur Beach in Derrybeg itself and Magheraclogher Strand in nearby Bunbeg

The coastline also features a number of quaint harbours. At Bunbeg harbour there are regular ferry services to Gola and Tory islands. The scenic 9 hole Gwedore Golf Club is located in Derrybeg. Also based in Derrybeg is Selkie Sailing who offer sailing and watersports activities.The entire Derrybeg/ Bunbeg area is well served by pubs and restaurants with many hosting traditional music evenings.

Slí an Earagail - part of Bealach na Gaeltachta (The Gaeltacht Way) - passes through the locality. This is long distance walking route (approx 60kms) developed to the standard of a National Waymarked Way and encompasses mountain, riverside, seaside and forest habitats. Most sections of Slí an Earagail are on track and minor roads.

Local Activities / Attractions

• Take a trip around the spectacular Bloody Foreland
• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep
• Golf on nearby Gweedore Golf Club – a challenging 9 hole course.
• Visit Dunlewey Lakeside Centre - Facilities include restaurant, tea-room, craft shop,  adventure play areas, pets & animals, storytelling, boat trips on Dunlewey Lake, guided tours and weaving demonstrations.
• Take a day trip to Tory Island or Gola Island. The ferry service to Tory Island is available from Bunbeg and Magheraroarty several times a day - weather permitting
• 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
• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk. Slí an Earagail - a Bealach na Gaeltachta Waymarked Way - passes close by the holiday home.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 2 bedroom to sleep 4 comfortably (1 ensuite)
• second shower room on the first floor
• open plan kitchen and living area
• living area has leather armchairs and a sofa
• tv, dvd player
• electric fireplace
• bright kitchen area
• electric cooker, microwave
• fridge and freezer
• breakfast bar with high stools
• washing machine
• iron and ironing board
• private sitting area to the rear of the dwelling
• 3km to Port Arthur Beach
• 6km to Gweedore Golf Club
• 10 minutes drive to Mount Errigal
• 20 minutes drive to Glenveagh National Park
• No Smoking
• Sorry, no pets

Living Space

  Kitchen

The holiday accommodation has a bright kitchen area with stylish units. Appliances available include electric cooker, microwave, fridge and freezer. There is a breakfast bar with high stools. A washing machine is also available.

  Living Area

The living area  in this self catering accommodation features an electric fireplace, 2 armchairs and one sofa. For home entertainment there is a lcd TV and a dvd player.

  Bedrooms

The accommodation make-up is as follows:

• Bedroom 1: Twin bedtoom - ensuite - downstairs
• Bedroom 2: Double bedroom - upstairs

There is also an upstairs shower room

  1 Ensuite Downstairs, Kitchen living area upstairs

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit euro100 - with the balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period

- check-in 4pm, check out 10am
- Sat-Sat rental only during high season
- weekends available during mid and low season

PROPERTY IS ONLY RENTABLE FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY.

High Season: July/Aug/Easter
Mid Season: Mar/Apr/May/Jun/Sep/Oct
Low Season: Jan/Feb/Nov/Dec (except Christmas/New Year)

What's Included

• bed linen and towels
• electricity
• central heating

Availability Key

Availability for Cuckoos Nest