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Grand View - Rathmullan

Grand View House is a superb holiday home located on a hillside overlooking the popular holiday resort of Rathmullan in North Donegal. The elevated site of the cottage provides it with stunning  and uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside and the majestic Lough Swilly - "The Lake of Shadows". This beautiful landscape is ever changing with the constantly changing sky.

The cosy living room and spacious dining room are both to the font of the house. From both rooms you can enjoy the superb panoramic vista that includes Rathmullan Village, Lough Swilly, Inch Island and the Inishowen Hills. Much of this view can also be enjoyed from the elevated - and sheltered - decking area to the side of the house

Rathmullan

The village of Rathmullan itself is approximately 1.5 km from the holiday home - a pleasant walk or a short drive. This picturesque seaside resort is now one of the most popular destinations in Donegal for family holidays. In addition to the wonderful sandy beach the village has a selection of lively pubs and fine restaurants - including the award winning Bonnan Bui Restaurant.

There are also two modern charter boats based at the local marina - these are used for both sea angling and sightseeing on Lough Swilly.  An excellent childrens' playground is now located at the harbour area of the village.

The holiday home is also an ideal base to explore the natural beauty of North Donegal. The spectacular landscapes of the Fanad,  Rosguill and Inishowen Peninsulas, the unspoilt Donegal Highlands, the magnificent Glenveagh National Park and the ancient and historic walled City of Derry are all with an hours drive of the cottage.

Local Activities / Attractions

• Take a trip along the spectacular Knockalla Coast Road
• Golf at  Portsalon Golf Club. This classic 18 hole links course is 20 minutes drive from the cottage
• Go sea angling on Lough Swilly
• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep – Rathmullan, Kinnegar Strand, Portsalon
• Take sailing or winsurfing classes at the Rathmullan Watersports Centre
• Visit the nearby Heritage Town of Ramelton
• Take a day trip to Tory Island
• 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.
• 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

So for a holiday experience where good food, superb beaches and wonderful scenery are all on your doorstep, look no further than this wonderful holiday home near Rathmullan.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• Panoramic views of Lough Swilly
• 4 bedrooms to sleep 8 (2 ensuite)
• bathroom on the first floor
• living room has open fireplace
• comfortable furniture suite
• TV and radio
• wood floor
• modern fitted kitchen
• electric oven and gas hob
• microwave
• large fridge/freezer
• washing machine
• large dining room with superb sea views
• table and 6 chairs
• wood floor
• elevated decking area with superb views
• large enclosed yard
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot and highchair available
• 5 minute drive to shops, pubs etc in Rathmullan
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking

Living Space

  Kitchen

The bright kitchen of the holiday home features an integrated kitchen including electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer and gas hob. The end result is a well-equipped, modern cooking environment.

  Dining Room

The holiday home has a large dining room adjacent to the kitchen. From here you can enjoy the superb panoramic view that includes Rathmullan Village, Lough Swilly, Inch Island and the Inishowen Hills.

The elevated decking area to the rear of the house is the perfect barbeque location – sheltered by a wooded hillside.

  Living Room

This stylish living room of the holiday home features an open fireplace, luxury leather furniture suite and solid wood floor. The window to the front provides superb uninterrupted views of Lough Swilly and the Inishowen Hills. For home entertainment, there is TV and radio.

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has comfortable accommodation for up to 8 people.

• 1 x double ensuite bedroom on ground floor
• 1 x double ensuite bedroom on upper floor
• 1 x  double on upper floor
• 1 x  double on upper floor

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit euro200 - with the balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to the letting period

- check-in 4pm, check out 10.30am
- Sat-Sat rental only during high season
- weekends available during mid and low season

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
• cot and highchair (on request)

Availability Key

Availability for Grand View