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Iona Cottage - Buncrana

Iona Cottage is located on a large private site stretching to three-quarters of an acre and overlooks Lough Swilly to the rear with the Inishowen hills forming an imposing backdrop. Situated in a quiet area, conveniently close to Buncrana, the North West Golf Club, the Blue-Flag beach at Lisfannon the yacht marina at Fahan, and only 20 minutes from Derry City.

Buncrana

The town of Buncrana is a mere ten-minute walk away, and you will find a choice of shops, supermarkets, pubs, banks, restaurants, and other service providers and retailers to satisfy your needs.

A short walk will take you to the nearby Lisfannon beach with its golden sands and yachts from the nearby marina at Fahan in the water

Along the scenic Shore Front seafront walk there is a superb free kids play area with an all-weather surface that can provide hours of entertainment for children of all ages.

Golf

For the golf enthusiast, Buncrana Golf Club (Ireland's oldest 9-hole links course) is only a short 5 min walk - just within the town boundary. There is also a fantastic 18-hole course, the Northwest Golf Club, located just two minutes further along the coast at Lisfannon.

Having hosted the Irish Open in 2018, the world-famous Ballyliffin Golf Course is a must-play for any golfer visiting Inishowen! Boasting two 18-hole links courses and the newly added 9-hole par-three courses, Ballyliffin G.C. is only twenty minutes drive to the north from the holiday home.

Fishing/Angling

The Crana is probably one of the finest salmon fishing rivers in the northwest and day licenses are available from the local angling club.]

Walking/Hiking

Walkers will enjoy rambling along the banks of the river, and there is a well-laid-out path at Swan Park. A spectacular coastal walk can be enjoyed which starts from the old castle bridge and follows a path along the shoreline to Neds Point, Porthaw Beach, Fr Hegartys Rock, and ends at Stragill Beach.

There are also many hiking trails to follow in Inishowen offering breathtaking views with varying degrees of difficulty but the reward is always worth it! 

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 7
• Bedroom 1: ground floor ensuite double + single bedroom
• Bedroom 2: ground floor double
• Bedroom 3: ground floor 2 x single beds
• Large ensuite full bath and separate shower
• Also main bathroom with shower
• Living room with large screen TV
• Dining area with table for 6
• Hill views to front and views towards Lough Swilly at rear
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Cooker, Fridge Freezer
• Microwave, Washing Machine
• Iron and ironing board
• Tumble dryer and all kitchen appliances
• Outside clothes line
• Utility area and breakfast bar
• Patio area with outdoor furniture
• Large enclosed three quarter acre garden fenced and hedged and private driveway entrance
• Sea view lawned Garden front and rear
• 200 metres from Golf club
• 800 metres from town centre
• Pets welcome
• Free wifi

Living Space

  Kitchen

Iona has a fully equipped kitchen:

Cooker, Fridge Freezer

Microwave, Washing Machine

Iron and ironing board

Tumble dryer and all kitchen appliances

Outside clothes line

Utility area and breakfast bar

  Living Room

The living room is equipped with a 42 inch TV and features free wifi. Outside has a large enclosed three quarter acre garden fenced and hedged with private driveway entrance

  Bedrooms

3 bedrooms to sleep 7

Bedroom 1: ground floor ensuite double and single

Bedroom 2: ground floor double

Bedroom 3: ground floor 2 x singles

  Bathroom

In addition to the large ensuite withfull bath and separate shower, there is also a main bathroom with shower.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit euro200 - with the balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period

- check-in 4pm, check out 10am

- Sat-Sat rental only 

- weekends are not available

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

• electricity and central heating
• bed linen and towels
• cot and highchair (on request)
• free wifi

Availability Key

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