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Portmór Cottage - Malin Head

A unique, well maintained, historical building, possibly built originally for the harbour master, and is said to be well over 100 years old. It occupies a prime position overlooking the pier at Malin Head, with excellent views over the harbour and beach, and out to sea, as far as Inishtrahull Island. Being so close to the waters edge, the property has a solid wall along its north and eastern boundaries, protecting it from the sea in bad weather.

Star Wars

The area has a selection of pubs – Crossroads Inn, Most Northerly Bar – Farrens, Doherty’s, Seaview Tavern and Restaurant. It is close to the area where Star Wars was filmed in 2016. The cottage has free wifi.

The cottage itself, occupies the upper floor of the building, with access from the outside by ascending a staircase to the main door, or another staircase via the elevated deck area.

There are two bedrooms to sleep four, a kitchen, a shower room and a spacious living area, furnished with a sofa, and a dining table with four chairs, on solid wood flooring. There is also a TV & DVD. The cottage is well insulated, double glazed and has oil fired central heating for the colder months.

A pleasant surprise; is discovering the elevated deck, which has patio furniture consisting of a table with 6 chairs; and fantastic views over the beach, the pier, the boats, and out to sea. Depending on the weather; it's a really great place to relax, soak up the sun, have a friendly chat over a drink, while enjoying the view and watching the activity below.
You will also know that you are sleeping in one of the most northerly homes in Ireland!

For larger groups who wish to spend their self catering holiday close to Malin Head, please look at "Drim Cottage", also on this web-site.

Surrounding Area - Wild Atlantic Way

Malin Head; though not actually a town, has become a fairly large community, steadily growing  as more new houses are being built. It has always been a strategically important part of the country, where observation posts and signal towers were erected to keep an eye on shipping movements passing the northern coast.

From the Spanish Armada, to the French fleet during the Napoleonic Wars, and more recently, during the two world wars. Before satellite communication, there used to be a radio station here, and there is still an active weather station, which provides important data to local and international weather bureaux.

The most northerly point in Ireland is marked by an old signal tower on top of a hill known as Banba's Crown. - A popular tourist destination;
(-if only to say they've been there!)  From here, probably the best views are looking south at the magnificent vista provided by the Inishowen Hills; though on a clear day, one can see as far as the Scottish Hebrides to the east and Tory Island to the west.

Local Activities

Local activities may include: Hill Walking - (Take the westerly cliff walk from Banba's Crown to Hells Hole and Devils Bridge.), Sub-Aqua Diving, Surfing, Swimming, Fishing - (Fresh water or deep sea angling), Bird watching; - (Look out for the elusive Corncrake), and then there is Golf: - Inishowen has at least 5 courses to choose from; at Greencastle, Redcastle, Buncrana (Lisfannon), and the very popular 2 links course at Ballyliffin. All within half an hours drive.

If you would prefer to see Inishowen from your car, then there is no better way of discovering the scenic delights on offer, than by following the route known as the "Inishowen 100"; which takes one on a tour all around the peninsula, following mainly coastal roads over a distance of roughly 100 miles.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 2 bedrooms to sleep 4
• bathroom
• main living area
• flatscreen TV and DVD
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
• bed linen provided free of charge
• oil fired central heating metered
• deck area with patio furniture
• next to lovely sandy beach
• 10 min walk to shops, pub etc in Malin Head
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• electricity not included (separate metering)
• for Malin Head see our other properties
• free wifi
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen

A well designed, compact, fitted kitchen on a ceramic tiled floor, with units in a light ash, complementing the stainless steel fixtures.
An electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, sink, microwave, kettle, toaster and essential crockery, cutlery and cookware are all provided. There is also a washing machine, an iron and ironing board, and an outside clothes line

  Living Room

The main living area is well illuminated, with light from two north facing windows that present sea views over the harbour area, and an east facing window and door, also with views over the harbour, pier and beach. The door opens onto an elevated deck, which in good weather, is the perfect spot to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy the view, a friendly chat and maybe a cold beverage.

A staircase from the deck descends to the ground. A dining table with four chairs, a comfortable sofa, and a flatscreen TV with DVD are some of the furnishings. The floor is solid wood.

The cottage is well insulated and double glazed with oil fired central heating included.

  Bedrooms

Each bedroom has a wardrobe for storing clothes, and a double bed, allowing the cottage to sleep up to four.

Bed linen is provided.

  Bathroom

Bathroom
Towels are provided.

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

• linen
• towels
• free wifi

What's Not Included

• electricity metered extra
• central heating metered extra

Availability Key

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