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The Rockhouse - Dungloe

A quiet and peaceful location to relax and unwind by a warm fire and no TV - the traditional cottage is set in generous landscaped grounds including a small wood and stream. An ideal base from which to explore the Wild Atlantic Way and all the scenery of The Rosses and Donegal.

There are several beaches a few minutes drive away and numerous walks around the surrounding area. The nearest town Dungloe (An Clochan Liath) is a 6km drive with bars, restaurants and shops.

Traditionally Stone Built

The cottage is traditionally stone-built and heated by an air-source heat pump as well as the wood-burning fire (logs are included). In addition, there is a heat-recovery system to vent the air around all the rooms to maintain guests comfort. No TV but there is WIFI throughout, as well as board games for all ages. Visitors and pets are free to explore the grounds around the cottage. the electricity supply is also boosted by solar panels and there is an ourdoor plug where visitors can charge their EV but it is not an EV point.

A car is advisable to get around but there are local paths and roads which can be navigated on foot - the locals are also very friendly!!! Free and ample parking on-site for 2 cars.

West Donegal

All around the cottage you will find rugged peninsulas, clean beaches and towering mountains. The visitor will find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk. West Donegal is famous for its natural beauty - from the majesty of Glenveagh National Park  to the wild Atlantic views along the Rosses and Gweedore coastline. Errigal and the Derryveagh Mountains are within 1 hours drive. The Dunlewey Lakeside Centre is a similar distance by car and boasts an exciting historical display of local crafts, trips on the lake, play facilities for children and pony trekking.

The visitor can  sample the delights of local fishing in many surrounding lakes and rivers. The holiday home is central to both Bunbeg and Burtonport harbours where several charter boats and ferries operate. These can be used for sea angling, sight seeing or visiting the local islands including Gola and Aranmore

Local Activities / Attractions

Golf on nearby Cruit Island Golf Club  – a challenging 9 hole course.
Take a trip around the spectacular Bloody Foreland
Try some of the local award-winning restaurants - Danny Minnies in Annagry or the Lobster Pot in Burtonport

Visit Dunlewey Lakeside Centre - Facilities include restaurant, tea-room, craft shop,  adventure play areas, pets & animals, storytelling, boat trips on Dunlewey Lake, guided tours and weaving demonstrations.
Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep - tour the local Oyster farm
Relax in the Leisure Centre of  An Chuirt Hotel
Take a day trip to  Aranmore, Tory Island or Gola Island.
Climb Muckish and Errigal.
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
Fish for salmon on the Clady river

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 2 Bedrooms to sleep 4
• Bedroom 1 - large double ground floor
• Bedroom two - bunk beds - ground floor
• Bathroom with walk-in shower on the ground floor - no bath
• Wood-burning stove - logs supplied
• EV car charger
• Google Nest mini pod, board games
• Dining table, maps, and local information
• Cooker, Dishwasher
• Microwave, Fridge, coffee machine
• Washing machine and tumble dryer in utility shed
• Iron and ironing board and freezer in the utility shed
• Outdoor furniture
• Gardens surrounding cottage but not fenced
• Stream on-site Landscaped grounds and small wood
• Owners live on-site further down the hill
• Pets welcome - maximum of 3 per booking
• Free wifi
• No smoking throughout
• Not suitable for children under two
• Traditional thatched cottage - recently renovated
• Sea and mountain views
• Set in landscaped gardens with ample free parking

Living Space

  Kitchen and Living Area

The cosy interior has a wood burning stove (logs supplied) and is equipped with Radio/cd player, Google Nest mini pod, board games. Please note that there is no TV

The living area also has dining table, maps, and local information

The kitchen has a Cooker, Dishwasher, Microwave, Fridge, coffee machine and is fully equipped with utensils, crockery and glassware as well as cleaning essentials. We aim to recycle as much waste as possible.

The washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board and freezer can be found in the utility shed, as well as extra logs for the fire.

  Bedrooms

The cottage has 2 bedrooms to sleep a total of 4 guests

Bedroom 1 - large double - ground floor

Bedroom two - bunk beds  - ground floor

  Bathroom

The Bathroom, on the ground floor,  has a walk-in shower - (no bath)

  Outside

There are gardens surrounding cottage (but not fenced)

There is a stream on-site and a small patch of woodland

There is an EV charger located in the lower drive for guests to use

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit of €200 or £150 per week - with balance to be paid 5 weeks in advance

• check in 3-7pm, check out 11am

• rental Sat – Sat during July/August/Xmas/Easter

In Case of Covid Lockdown

If Lockdown is in place at time of your stay and you are not allowed to travel, your payment including deposit can be fully refunded or used for a future stay

Regular Cancellation

The €200 (or £150) deposit is fully refundable - up to 4 weeks before travel

If cancellation is made between 4 weeks and 2 weeks prior to arrival – the full amount is refundable IF the cottage can be successfully re-let at full rate

If you have annual travel insurance - a cancellation note can be provided in the event of cancellation.

What's Included

• Free wifi
• Electricity and centra heating
• Bed linen supplied
• Towels supplied
• Google Nest mini pod
• All utilities and logs included

What's Not Included

- no TV

- pets not to be left alone in the property or outbuildings

Availability Key

Availability for The Rockhouse - Dungloe