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Slievebawn Cottage - Malin Head

This warm and bright cottage with two spacious rooms on either side of a single entrance and hall is an original fisherman's cottage that has been lovingly restored. It is one of about 10 original fisherman's cottages in the little clachan (hamlet) of Slievebawn and nestles above the beaches of Sandport and the pier at Portmore, Malin Head.

From the entrance, the room to the left includes the sitting room with an open fireplace, a fitted kitchen, and a dining area. To the right of the cottage is a spacious single bedroom with a double bed and a single bed. Between the two rooms, facing the entrance is a neat and clean shower room. The cottage has high vaulted ceilings throughout, providing an airy feeling and the solid pine floor boards ensure warmth and brightness.

The cottage is a two minute walk from two beaches: The picturesque and intimate sandy beach at Sandport and the shingle beach of Portmore beside Malin Head pier which is popular for swimming and diving. In the summer months fresh crab and fish is landed daily at the pier.

The cottage would be suitable for a single person, a couple, or possibly a young family with a child.
An ideal retreat, perhaps for a writer or artist, or a touring base from which to explore this most northern part of Ireland.

Surrounding Area

The cottage is situated at Malin Head, Irelands most northerly point, and is very close to Farrens Bar, which also holds the claim of being Irelands most northerly Pub.

From Banba's Crown, a nearby hill which marks the most northerly point with an old Lloyd's look-out tower, there are spectacular coastal views to the north, east and west, and inland views of the Inishowen hills to the south.

For the more active; walking is an ideal pursuit, and the area has some spectacular and challenging walks. One popular coastal walk along the cliffs, is from Banba's Crown to Devils Bridge and Hells Hole; from where one can have views of Inishtrahull Island and Scotland on a clear day.

After about 90 minutes, refresh yourself on your return, with a pint of Guinness at Irelands most northerly bar; Farrens Bar, followed by a visit to The Seaview Tavern maybe for a meal.

Golf can be played, after a twenty five minute drive, at the famous Ballyliffin Golf Club, with its two links courses. Inishowen offers other golf courses at Buncrana, Greencastle and Redcastle.

Near the golf course, on The Isle of Doagh; visit the Famine Village. This is a unique outdoor museum, with models and displays telling the story of life in Ireland during the 1840's when the great famine occurred.

Take a drive on the route known as the "Inishowen 100". This is a scenic drive which takes you on a tour around the Inishowen Peninsula, following a roughly 100 mile journey that provides some of the most spectacular scenery to be seen anywhere in Ireland.

The drive will take you through all the major towns and villages in the area, you will see forests, barren bog land, sea cliffs, rugged mountains and soft rolling hills. Amazing coastal sea-scapes and inland views: You will stop many times to enjoy it all.

Just take a camera and your walking shoes

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 1 bedroom, sleeps 3
• 1 x double bed
• 1x single bed
• bathroom with electric shower, toilet & basin
• main living area has open fireplace
• tv, dvd
• fitted kitchen
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, fridge
• washing machine
• iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair available on request
• bed linen provided free of charge
• oil fired central heating
• 2 mins walk from two beaches - Sandport and Portmore
• 10 min walk to local supermarket and restaurant
• 1 min walk to Farrens Bar
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• Coastal location
• ample parking
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen

The view of the fitted kitchen, which occupies the same area as the living room and dining area. The modern units have ample storage, and fittings include an electric stove with hob and oven, a fridge, a microwave, a wash-up sink with hot and cold water, electric kettle and toaster. There is a washing machine in a separate building next to the cottage
Electricity is not included in the tariff, as it is metered separately.

  Living Room

The living room area is just slightly in front of the kitchen and dining area. Comfortable seating surround a traditional open fireplace; for which an initial supply of fuel is provided. Solid pine wood floor boards add a warm glow to the room. A TV and DVD, though not shown, normally occupy the small table to the left of the picture.

Oil fired central heating is included

  Bedroom

The cottage has one large bedroom.  It has a double bed and a single bed. Furnishings also include a chest of drawers, hot press and a clothes rail.

Bed linen is provided.

  Bathroom

This is a spacious shower room as there is no bath. An enclosed electric shower, wash basin and toilet are provided.

Towels are supplied.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid on arrival.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am

• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

What's Included

• Linen & towels
• Fully furnished kitchen
• Washing machine
• Microwave & electric cooker
• T.V.

What's Not Included

• Electricity & central heating
• Pet fee

Availability Key

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