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Lakeview Cottage Dunfanaghy

Lakeview Cottage is located a few minutes walk from the heart of Dunfanaghy village and all its amenities: hotel, restaurants, pubs, convenience stores, craft and jewellery shops, art galleries and water sports shops. 

Local Area

As the name suggests, the holiday home is just a short distance from the shores of New Lake. The Blue Flag golden Killahoey Beach, the shores of Sheephaven Bay and Dunfanaghy Golf Links are a short stroll away.  Portnablagh Harbour, Ards Forest Park and the spectacular scenic Horn Head drive are a short distance away by car. The secluded and beautiful Tramore Strand is a wonderful walk through the dunes at Horn Head bridge.

North West Donegal

The equally splendid beaches of Marble Hill, Falcarragh and Ards are a brief drive away, and all are excellent for both family and avid water sports enthusiasts alike – sea kayaking, wind surfing and diving being very popular in the region. Close by are The Poison Glen, Dunlewey Lakelands and the surfers haven of Magheraroarty Strand renowned for its year round quality surf.

Family holiday in Donegal

Lakeview Cottage is the ideal base for your family holiday in Donegal. It is located just one hour from Derry Airport and two and a half hours from Belfast. Attractions in the wider region around Dunfanaghy include Glenveagh National Park, Tory Island, The Dunlewey Centre and Errigal and Muckish Mountains.

Hill Walking

These mountains are excellent climbs for both novice and experienced hill walkers and offer breath taking views. There are also excellent horse riding and golf courses in the region. This unspoilt region of beautiful Donegal boasts some of the best game and sea angling available in Ireland. A holiday destination that truly has something for everyone.

Local Attractions / Amenities

• Take a trip around the spectacular Horn Head drive
• Dine at the award winning Cove Restaurant and Olde Glen Restaurant
• Visit the Dunfanaghy Workhouse Exhibition – located a short distance from the holiday home
• Try out the newly re-opened Spa at the Shandon Hotel,Portnablagh
• Golf at Dunfanaghy Golf Club or the 2 Championship courses at Rosapenna
• Go fishing on nearby New Lake with fishing boats available to hire from Arnold's Hotel; fishing also available on Sessiagh Lake or enjoy sea angling at Portnablagh
• Go horse riding from the Carrigart Riding Stables in Carrigart village
• Visit the enchanting  Ards Forest Park
• Browse the local Art Galleries and Craft Shops
• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep – Killahoey, Tramore,  Marble Hill, Ards
• Take a day trip to Tory Island
• Climb Muckish Mountain and Errigal Mountain
• 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
• Enjoy diving in the clear waters of Sheephaven Bay
• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep up to 6 people
• Bedroom 1: King bed with ensuite on upper floor (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom 2: Two Double beds on upper floor (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom 3: Double bed on upper floor (sleeps 2)
• Bathroom with bath and separate shower
• Downstairs WC and cloakroom
• Living area has open fireplace
• Two large comfortable leather sofas
• TV with a 42 inch flat screen LED TV
• Freeview box provided (600 channels) with satellite dish
• DVD player, dvd library, board games and playing cards
• Fully fitted kitchen
• Electric hob, electric oven, cooker, microwave
• Dishwasher, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, cafetière
• Dining table and 6 leather chairs
• Brand new patio and Pergola with clear roof
• Separate utility room with washing machine and Lakeland heated clothes pod with hangers provided
• Rear private garden with views of New Lake
• Front garden with views to lake and countryside
• Barbecue and rear garden rotary airer
• Picnic set is also available for guests which includes a full set of plastic crockery and cutlery
• The shores of New Lake are a few hundred metres away
• Located a few minutes walk from the heart of Dunfanaghy village
• Iron and ironing board
• Hairdryer and Babyliss hair straighteners
• As new, basinette (0-6 months),travel cot – both with all bedding, high chair, stair gate (travel)
• Outdoor bistro set and deck chairs
• Outdoor sofas, outdoor armchairs and outdoor coffee table

Living Space

  Living Area

The holiday home has an open plan ground floor. The living area features  two large comfortable leather sofas.  An open fire can be easily set in the living room. The holiday home has full unlimited high speed internet, satellite TV with a 42 inch flat screen LED TV, 600 Freeview channels and satellite dish. A DVD library, board games and playing cards are also provided.

  Kitchen and Dining Area

The holiday home has a fully-fitted kitchen with the following appliances - electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and microwave. The adjacent dining area has a table and 6 elegant leather dining chairs.

There is a separate utility room with washing machine. A barbecue and rotary airer are available for use by guests in the rear private garden. A picnic set is also available for guests.

  3 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

Accommodation in the holiday home is as follows;-

• Bedroom 1: the first floor master bedroom, with king-sized bed, has a fully en-suite shower-room, built in wardrobe, views to countryside
• Bedroom 2: spacious first floor second bedroom with twin double beds, built in wardrobe, views to hills and countryside
• Bedroom 3: first floor bedroom with double bed, built in wardrobe, views to countryside

The holiday home also has a bathroom with bath and separate shower as well as a downstairs WC.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of £150 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period

• Prices are the same for 2025, with no increase
• Prices are based on six persons sharing
• Check in 3pm, check out 11am
• Rental Saturday – Saturday (except by special arrangement)
• During peak season - July/ August -all rentals are Saturday - Saturday
• Minimum stay is three nights - available October - May. Includes Bank Holidays, Jazz & Blues, Festivals (excluding Christmas/New Year and Easter)
• Maximum stay is two weeks - no long term rentals
• Refundable damiage deposit payable -£150 per week, this will be returned to you, provided the property is left clean and undamaged

What's Included

• Bed linen and hand towels
• Electricity
• Central heating
• UNLIMITED BROADBAND
• Brand new patio

What's Not Included

Bath towels

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