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Mac Pháidíns - Downings

This beautiful and deceptively spacious family holiday home is close to Downings (0.7 miles, literally "just over the hill"). Set in a secluded area, the holiday home enjoys spectacular views towards Tramore Beach and Sheephaven Bay. The views can be enjoyed from the elevated outdoor-living area to the side of the house as well as from the front garden.

The house is extremely comfortable and bright with all mod cons - perfect for a relaxing family holiday. The championship golf courses of Old Tom Morris and Sandy Hills are only a few minutes drive away at Rosapenna. There are loads of water sports available in the local area as well as excellent bar food with The Singing Pub only a short walk away. Mac Pháidíns is located along the Atlantic Drive - a very scenic drive that is now part of Irelands Wild Atlantic Way. This is the ideal location for anyone who wants a quiet family break but yet remains close to all the action.

Local Activities / Attractions

• Enjoy beautiful beaches on your doorstep – Downings, Tramore Strand, Tra na Rossan, Melmore.
• Go sea angling or sightseeing onå Sheephaven Bay - licensed charter boats are available at Downings. Fishing includes Bluefin Tuna, Shark and Tope.
• Golf at Rosapenna Golf Club – featuring two classic 18 hole links course. Other superb courses in the general locality include Dunfanaghy and Portsalon
• Enjoy the indoor facilities at the nearby Magherabeg Leisure Centre
• Take a trip around the spectacular coastal drives in the region - the Atlantic Drive, Horn Head, Lough Salt Drive and the Fanad Drive
• Enjoy diving in the clear waters of Mulroy Bay and Sheephaven Bay - the Mevagh Dive Centre is based in Carrigart
• Use the Harry Blaney Bridge to explore the neighbouring Fanad Peninsula
• 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
• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk.
• Climb Muckish and Errigal. Mount Errigal, the highest mountain in Donegal is a demanding climb and once on the summit you can see for miles around.
• Take a day trip to Tory Island

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 2 bedrooms to sleep 4
• Bedroom 1: double ensuite on ground floor
• Bedrooom 2: extra spacious double ensuite on upper floor
• Separate toilet on ground floor
• 2 living areas on ground floor
• Main living area with open-fireplace, TV and patio doors to front garden
• Second snug living area
• Computer workstation in entrance hallway - underneath open staircase
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Gas hob and electric cooker
• Microwave (no dishwasher)
• Large fridge-freezer
• Washing machine (no tumble dryer)
• Iron and ironing board
• Clothes airer
• Outdoor furniture - south facing patio area
• Extensive gardens front and sides with panoramic views
• Sun-trap small deck area outside kitchen
• Furnished elevated patio area to side of holiday home with panoramic views
• Located along the Atlantic Drive - close to the Singing Pub
• Golf at Rosapenna (5 min drive)
• 5 min drive to harbour and beach at Downings
• Private and secluded site
• Free wifi
• Not suitable for children under 14

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen of Mac Pháidíns is located to the rear and has a doorway leading to a small sun-trap patio area. This patio area has views over the surrounding rural landscape towards Tramore beach and Sheephaven Bay. Kitchen facilities include:

- cooker and hob
- large fridge-freezer
- microwave (no dishwasher)
- kettle and toaster
- all kitchen utensils
- washing machine (no tumble dryer)
- clothes airer

  Living Room 1

The main living room - featuring an open fireplace, TV, and dining table - is located to the front of the house and has double glass doors leading out to the front patio and garden area. There are sweeping views over the Atlantic Drive towards Tramore Beach and Sheephaven Bay.

  Living Room 2

The smaller living room on the front floor has comfortable furnishings and is ideal for relaxing. It has views over the front garden towards Tramore Beach and Sheephaven Bay.

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has 2 ensuite bedrooms - one on the ground floor and one on the upper floor - to sleep up to 4 people.

Bedroom 1: Double ensuite on the ground floor

Bedroom 2: Extra-spacious, Double ensuite with built-in wardrobes on the upper floor

  Bathroom

In addition to the two ensuite bedrooms the house has a ground-floor toilet.

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

- Note that during July and August only bookings of week blocks are accepted, weekend rentals (minimum of three nights)  are available in June and from September onwards

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

• Bed linen and towels
• Electricity
• Central Heating
• Off-road parking
• Free wifi

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