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No1 Cruck na Murleog - Downings

This beautiful and spacious modern family holiday home is extremely close to Downings (0.5 miles, literally "just over the hill").  Set in a small attractive cul de sac development, the holiday home enjoys truly spectacular panoramic views over Sheephaven Bay towards Muckish Mountain, Marble Hill, Dunfanaghy, Horn Head and beyond. The setting sun over the dramatic Horn Head cliffs is unforgettable!

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 a vibrant nightlife with Martin's Bar (The Harbour Bar) only a short walk away. There are several roads of access to the house which is virtually on 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 remain 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 on 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

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 7 (1 ensuite)
• bathroom with bath and separate shower - ground floor
• shower room on the first floor
• open plan design on the ground floor
• living area has 2 comfortable sofas and an open fireplace
• floor to ceiling windows maximize the breathtaking coastal views outside
• tv and dvd player
• stylish modern fitted kitchen
• electric cooker, microwave
• dishwasher, fridge freeezer
• washing machine, tumble dryer
• dining table and 6 chairs
• iron and ironing board, outside clothes line
• patio area
• tete a tete table for use outdoors
• large quantity of sun chairs available for use.
• 1km to centre of Downings
• 2.5km to Rosapenna Golf Club
• 5km to Carrigart
• 25km to Glenveagh National Park

Living Space

  Living Area

The holiday home has an open plan design on the ground floor. The bright living area has floor to ceiling windows which provide stunning unobstructed views over Sheephaven Bay with views across to Muckish Mountain, Dunfanaghy, Marble Hill, Horn Head and beyond.  The visitor will be amazed by the beauty of the setting Donegal sun.

The room is equipped with Tv and DVD player and is set up for perfect relaxation with two large comfortable sofas.

  Kitchen and Dining Area

The holiday home has a stylish modern fitted kitchen which is fully equipped for a self catering holiday. The adjacent dining area has a table and 6 comfortable dining chairs.

The holiday home is also equipped with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

  Gallery

The open plan ground floor is overlooked by a good sized gallery which enjoys panoramic sea and mountain views

  Bedrooms

Accommodation in the holiday home is as follows:-

• Bedroom 1: Spacious upstairs double bedroom-ensuite-ocean views 
• Bedroom 2: Single upstairs bedroom- mountain view
• Bedroom 3: Double downstairs bedroom- ocean view
• Bedroom 4: Twin downstairs bedroom ( 2 single beds)

On the ground floor there is a bathroom with bath and shower. There is also a shower room on the first floor

Tariff

Booking Details

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

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

What's Included

• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• bed linen/towels - provided at extra charge of 50 euros

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