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Alder cottage is located in the hills of
Donegal, 3.5km from the village of Churchill and due to its location
enjoys peace and privacy amid wonderful rugged countryside. The cottage
has been lovingly restored to capture the charm of living in
bygone days and features, a turf burning stove, two ensuite bedrooms, a
wood decked area and a vaulted main living area.
The
owners have paid admirable attention to detail and the homely atmosphere
of a traditional Irish cottage is very much in evidence. This is
truly a special place amid the hills of Donegal where tradition has been
carefully balanced with modern living convenience
The
following attractions are within 10/15 mins. driving time of Alder
Cottage.
Letterkenny:
Donegal's main town with a full range of national and multinational
shops, a multi-screen cinema, swimming pool and An Grianan Theatre.
Colmcille
Heritage Centre
Located at Gartan, Churchill, Letterkenny, this centre houses a
unique interpretative exhibition featuring the life and times of Saint
Colmcille (Columba) - Patriarch of the Irish monastic system and founder
of the Scottish Church. The exhibition is housed in a beautiful stone
building on the shores of Lough Gartan, within the Derryveagh mountain
range.
The
Glebe House and Gallery
Located at Churchill, Letterkenny, the Glebe House is a Regency
house set in woodland gardens beside Lake Gartan. The Glebe is decorated
with William Morris wallpapers and textiles and has Islamic and Japanese
art. The Derek Hill permanent collection includes 300 works by leading
20th century artists, including Picasso and Kokosha, as well as Irish
and Italian artists.
Glenveagh
National Park
Here within a late 19th century setting in a rugged and remote
mountain valley, Henry McIlhenny from Philadelphia created one of the
most celebrated gardens in Ireland. Woodland gardens and pleasure
grounds, an Italian terrace with antique sculpture and terracotta pots,
are all skilfully interwoven against the wild and beautiful Donegal
landscape.
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