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John Owens House - Fanad

Located on Fanad Peninsula in North Donegal  John Owens House is a lovely 2 bedroom holiday home with an idyllic coastal setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  The holiday home enjoys wonderful panoramic views of the coastline at Fanad Head.  Just 2km from the front door is the dramatic Fanad Head Lighthouse - one of the Signature Points along Irelands Wild Atlantic Way driving route.

An Idyllic Coastal Setting Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean

John Owens House is an old family dwelling that has been totally refurbished to provide a comfortable modern self catering accommodation. There are two bright double bedrooms - both with excellent ensuite facilities. The cosy living room enjoys uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean .  The kitchen and adjacent utility area are well equipped for a self catering holiday. The area around the house is paved and the garden is enclosed with traditional stone walls.  A nice feature is an old well that was used by the original dwelling.

From the holiday home a narrow winding  road takes you to a  secluded rocky shore facing out to the broad Atlantic Ocean.  There are numerous fine sandy beaches within easy driving distance of the holiday home including the White Shore, Ballyhiernan Beach and a wonderful secluded cove just below Fanad Lighthouse. Fishing is a popular local activity - both sea angling and lake fishing. The area around John Owens House is wonderful rambling terrain with coastal roads and quiet country lanes.

Located Along The Wild Atlantic Way

Although set in a tranquil rural location there are a number of tourist amenties close at hand. The Lighthouse tavern is just 1km away - it serves bar food and has regular music sessions.  A Post Office and Shop are 3.5km away and a mobile shop calls every tuesday. A new visitor centre has opened at Fanad Lighthouse. There is a Surf School based at Ballyhiernan Beach with regular surf camps during the summer months. The fabulous blue flag beach and golf course at Portsalon is just 9km away. The Harry Blaney Bridge over Mulroy Bay means the two holiday resorts of Carrigart and Downings are a 20 minute drive. Near Downings is the fabulous Rosapenna Golf Resort.

With its stunning coastal setting John Owens House affords a restful getaway for the keen walker, photographer, artist or angler or for any visitor who simply wants to unwind and relax.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• located in and idyllic coastal setting
• 2 bedrooms to sleep 4 comfortably - both ensuite
• bright living room with ocean views
• comfortably furnished including rocking chair
• solid fuel stove
• flatscreen tv
• modern fitted kitchen
• electric oven and gas hobs
• microwave
• fridge freezer
• breakfast bar and 4 stools
• washing machine
• tumble dryer
• outside clothes line
• iron and ironing board
• paved area around house
• garden enclosed with stone walls
• old style well
• garden furniture
• 5 minute walk to the coast
• 10 minute walk to Fanad Lighthouse
• 10 minute walk to sandy beach
• 9km to Portsalon beach and golf club
• Views of Horn Head, Melmore Head, Tory Island and Malin Head.
• Free wifi

Living Space

  Living room

The bright living room enjoys uninterruped views over the Atlantic Ocean - from the comfort a rocking chair you can just sit back and watch the ships and fishing boats sail by. The living room is comfortably furnished and has a solid fuel stove. For home entertainment there is a large flatscreen tv.

  Kitchen

The holiday home has a modern fitted kitchen. Appliances available include electric cooker, gas hobs, microwave and fridge freezer. There is a breakfast bar style dining table and 4 stools. The kitchen window looks out to the Atlantic Ocean.

An adjacent utility area has a washing machine and tumble dryer. 

  Bedrooms

Accommodation make-up in the holiday home is as follows:-

• Bedroom 1: Double Bedroom - large ensuite shower room
• Bedroom 2: Double Bedroom - large ensuite shower room
• There is also a sofa sleeper in the living room

  Bathrooms

Each bedroom has it own bathroom en suite.

  Utility room with washer and dryer

  Sofa Sleeper

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period

• check in 3 pm.  check out 11am
• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

This owner accepts PayPal

What's Included

• bed linen and towels
• central heating
• Cot
• High Chair
• Lawn chairs and table

What's Not Included

• electricity (metered)
• No pets allowed
• Check in time is 2 P.M.
• Check out time is 11 A.M.

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