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Keelogs Cottage - Churchill

Keelogs Cottage is a recently refurbished 2 bedroom cottage set in a tranquil rural location just outside the village of Churchill in North Donegal. The holiday home has beautiful landscaped gardens and overlooks mature woodlands. It is  an ideal location for those looking for a quiet country retreat.

Churchill

Churchill itself is a small village  located 8 miles form Donegal's main town, Letterkenny. The name derives from its location on top of a small hilltop. There are 3 traditional style Irish pubs in the village - a fast disappearing sight in modern Ireland!

Colmcille Heritage Centre

Just to the north of Churchill the River Lennon runs into the beautiful Lough Gartan. Gartan is the birthplace of Colmcille - one of the foremost Irish Saints who founded the famous monastery on the Isle of Iona in Scotland.

The Colmcille Heritage Centre on the shores of Lough Gartan celebrates his life and work. Nearby is the Glebe Gallery which contains the renowned Derek Hill Collection of Victorian and 20th century art works.

The cottage is centrally located in North Donegal. County Donegal as a whole is renowned for its unspoilt  natural beauty with superb blue flag beaches, spectacular coastline and majestic highlands.

Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh National Park in the Derryveagh Mountains  is the jewel in the crown of Donegal tourism. This magnificent park lies just to the north of Churchill an [Glenveagh Nationa Park] d contains 14,000 hectares of lakes, mountains, raised bogland and woodland. The golden eagle has been reintroduced into the park in recent years.

Other birds that can be seen include grouse, ravens, redstarts, stonechats and wood warblers. The park has the largest herd of red deer in Ireland and also features foxes, badgers, hares and stoats. The 19th century Glenveagh Castle on the shores of Lough Veagh  is open to the public throughout the tourist season.

Local Attractions:

• Glenveigh National Park: A 15 minute drive away from the holiday home this magnificent national park is home to herds of red deer and golden eagles
• Gartan Outdoor Pursuits Centre: Situated on the shores of Loch Gartan this is a very popular destination for adventure holiday enthusiasts.
• Glebe House and Gallery: This is a Regency house built in 1828 set in woodland and decorated with William Morris textiles, Islamic and Japanese art. The renowned Derek Hill Art Collection is housed here
• Ards Forest Park:  One of the most beautiful and most varied of Ireland's forest parks. Bays, rivers, loughs, beaches, valleys, viewing points, deer enclosures and historic monuments are woven together by a series of fascinating nature trails
• Newmills Corn and Flax Mills: Situated on the Glenties Road out of Letterkenny the mills contain the largest working waterwheels in Ireland.
• Letterkenny Aura Leisure Centre: This excellently equipped leisure centre includes a gym, a health suite, 25 metre pool and learner pool, kiddie's fun pool and 2 twister adventure water slides

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 2 bedrooms to sleep 4
• 1 x double bedroom- king sized bed - beautiful woodland views
• 1 x double bedroom (or 2 x singles) - countryside views
• both bedrooms are carpeted and share an ensuite facility
• separate shower room with toilet
• main living area has an open range fireplace
• beautiful woodland views from living room
• tv, cd/stereo, dvd
• bright kitchen and dining area
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• dining table and 4 chairs
• washing machine, tumble dryer
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot and highchair available
• beautiful landscaped gardens
• garden furniture and barbeque
• 2 minute drive to Churchill village
• 5 minute drive to Lough Gartan
• 15 drive to entrance of Glenveagh National Park
• quiet and peaceful location
• welcome pack on arrival, tea, coffee, milk and fresh farm eggs
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen and dining area of the holiday cottage is furnished and decorated in a bright and cheery manner. Kitchen equipment available includes dishwasher, microwave, large fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob.  A washing machine and tumble dryer is also available in the cottage.

  Living Area

The living area in the holiday home is comfortably and tastefully furnished with a high ceiling giving a very spacious feel to the room. Abundant natural light steams in from the two large windows. The wood burning range provides an attractive focal point. For home entertainment there is a tv and dvd player

  Bedrooms

The main bedroom to the front of the cottage has a king sized bed and enjoys lovely views of the countryside and woodlands outside. It shares an ensuite facility with the second double bedroom in the cottage. One bedroom can convert from a double to 2 x single beds.

The cottage is set in a very tranquil rural setting. The large enclosed garden is well maintained and overlooks nearby woodlands.  The traditional country roads and lanes surrounding the holiday home are ideal for walkers and cyclists

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

What's Included

• bed linen
• towels
• electricity
• central heating
• welcome pack on arrival
• Wifi

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