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Dunfanaghy/Portnablagh-Horn Head View, Breaghy

Horn Head View is a superb luxury holiday home with a truly stunning setting near Portnablagh, just 3km from the beach and golf resort of Dunfanaghy in North Donegal. 

Located on the Breaghy Headland above Portnablagh Harbour the holiday home enjoys breathtaking sea, beach and mountain views. There are sweeping panoramic views over Sheephaven Bay towards the dramatic Horn Head Peninsula and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. The views also encompass Muckish Mountain, Portnablagh beach and harbour and superb Blue Flag Killahoey Beach.

A Luxury Holiday Home with a Stunning Location

The holiday home itself is modern, extremely stylish and comfortable.  It invites a wealth of natural light with its large windows to maximize the lovely views and setting. The wonderfully spacious living and dining area is central to the home.

This split-level living space is beautifully furnished and decorated and this, together with the stunning views outside, makes entertaining here a dream. A lovely conservatory to the side of the house is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the fishing boats and pleasure craft come and go from Portnablagh Harbour.

Flexible Accommodation

The holiday home has 5 very spacious bedrooms with flexible accommodation for 10-14 people. There are 2 en suite bedrooms, a large bathroom with separate shower rooms on the ground floor and first floor. In all there are 5 king-size beds, a set of bunk beds and 2 small children’s beds. An additional playroom has a sofa that can act as an additional bedroom if required. Fully equipped utility room doors stairs with an additional toilet.

There are paved patio areas to the front and side of the holiday home – all enjoying panoramic coastal views. Outdoor furniture is available and there is also a small storage shed for bicycles, golf clubs etc.

Ideal for Extended Families and Small Groups

With comfortable accommodation for up to 14 people, this luxury holiday home is an ideal base for a group of friends, two families or an extended family wishing to spend a self-catering holiday in this beautiful area of northwest Donegal. Small walking groups will also find the holiday home an ideal base for rambling around the local hill and coastal terrain.

A Choice of Beach Resorts on Your Doorstep

The holiday home is centrally located between the three beach resorts on the northwestern shores of Sheephaven Bay - Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy and Marble Hill.  

Both Marble Hill Strand and Killahoey beach in Dunfanaghy are Blue Flag Beaches and are popular for watersports of all kinds. The smaller but more sheltered Portnablagh Beach is a hive of boating and sailing activity during the holiday season.

At Marble Hill, the Shandon Hotel has a luxury modern Spa. The beachfront is the location of the Shack – a quaint coffee and ice cream shop. Amenities in Portnablagh include the Cove Restaurant, the Buttermilk Cafe and Art Gallery as well as the Green Door Studio & Gallery. There is sea angling from Portnablagh Pier and lake fishing at Sessiagh Lake.

Dunfanaghy

The vibrant seaside resort of Dunfanaghy has a wide range of tourist amenities. In addition to a Blue Flag Beach, it has a fine 18-hole links golf course. There is a wide choice of pubs, cafes, craft shops, and art galleries.

There are a number of surf and watersports centres based locally – including Narosa Life and Jaws Watersports. Pony trekking is available from Dunfanaghy Stables. Dunfanaghy also has a number of festivals each year including the renowned Jazz & Blues Festival which takes place in September.

The Wild Atlantic Way

The holiday home is a luxury base to explore the Wild Atlantic Way in North West Donegal – from the small but ruggedly beautiful Rosguill Peninsula to the dramatic Bloody Foreland and the islands of the Gweedore coastline.

Along the route there are numerous fine beaches and rocky headlands. Some highlights along this coastline include Doe Castle, Ards Forest Park and Ards Coastal Footpath, the dramatic Horn Head Peninsula and the superb beaches at Falcarragh (Drumnatinney) and at Magheraroarty (Dooey). Magheraroarty Pier is the base for ferries to Tory Island and Inishbofin.

Glenveagh National Park

The holiday home is just 18km from the magnificent Glenveagh National Park. This park has over 16,000 hectares (40,000 acres) of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with a herd of red deer and the recently reintroduced Golden Eagle. A quaint castle is surrounded by one of the best gardens in Ireland, which contrasts sharply with the rugged surroundings. The Visitor Centre houses exhibitions and an audio-visual show.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 5 spacious bedrooms ( 2 ensuite)
• 5 king sized beds - 1 bunk beds - 2 kids beds
• kids play room has a pull out bed
• large ground floor bathroom - bath and shower
• large first floor shower room with toilet
• very spacious living and dining area with superb sea views
• large widows and high vaulted celing and to the sense of space
• furnished and decorated to a high standard
• open fireplace
• large flatscreen tv
• glass doors to paved area with panoramic sea views
• raised dining area with tiled floor
• large dining table with chairs
• conservatory is beautifully furnished and decorated
• lovely coastal views
• large bright modern kitchen with dining area
• electric oven, gas hobs
• microwave, dishwasher
• fridge freezer
• stanley range
• dining table and 6 chairs
• 2 seater bench
• kids playroom with sofa bed and tv
• utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer - toilet and whb
• seating area on first floor landing with wonderful sea views
• paved and gravel areas to the front of the house
• sheltered paved area to the side of the house
• outdoor furniture
• small storage shed

Living Space

  Living Area

With superb panoramic views over Sheephaven Bay the wonderfully spacious living and dining area is central to this luxury holiday home. It features large windows and a high vaulted ceiling which add to the sense of light and space. The living area is furnished and decorated to a high standard and features a large flat-screen tv and an open fireplace. Glass doors lead out to the paved patio area in front of the holiday home

  Dining Area

The main split level living space has a dining area featuring a very large dining table with 14 elegant dining chairs - the perfect venue for entertaining.

  Conservatory

Like most rooms in the holiday home the beautifully furnished and decorated conservatory enjoys superb views over Portnablagh and Sheephaven Bay towards Horn Head.

  Kitchen

The holiday home has a large modern kitchen with a dining area. Appliances available include an electric oven and gas hobs, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The kitchen also features a Stanley Range and a tv
The dining area has a dining table and 6 chairs.
A separate utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer.

  Other Living Spaces

The holiday home also has a playroom with a sofa bed, small stools and chairs and a tv. For family groups, it effectively enables adults and children to have their own spaces within the holiday home.
The roomy first-floor landing has a sofa, armchair and a rocking chair. The landing window enjoys superb sea views and a large glass panel looks down on the main living area.

  Bedrooms

All the double beds in this luxury holiday home are king-sized. The accommodation make-up is as follows:-

• Bedroom 1: Bedroom with double bed, bunk beds and childs bed - ground floor - lovely sea views
• Bedroom 2: Large double bedroom - ensuite shower - ground floor
• Bedroom 3: Bedroom with double bed and childs bed - Muckish views - first floor
• Bedroom 4: Large double bedroom - first floor - superb sea views
• Bedroom 5: Large double bedroom - ensuite - first floor

There is a kids playroom with a sofa bed and tv - it can be used as an extra bedroom

The holiday home has a spacious ground-floor bathroom with bath and separate shower. There is also a large first-floor shower room with a toilet.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit of 1000 euro per week (200 euro non-refundable) with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.
Preference shall be given to extended family parties and selected groups

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

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What's Included

• electricity
• central heating
• wifi

What's Not Included

• bath towels and beach towels

Availability Key

Availability for Dunfanaghy-Horn Head View Available July & August 23