An Phlásóg - Malin: ...is the 2nd door from the right, in the above picture. Facing directly opposite the village green; the cottage lies in the heart of Malin, and is close to all the amenities, including the hotel, pubs, shops, diner, etc.:- all within walking distance. A renovated two storey terrace with 3 upstairs bedrooms to sleep up to six.

Malin

An Phlásóg :: Facilities

An Phlásóg :: Malin, Inishowen, Donegal 

An Phlásóg ::

Tariff 2008

An Phlásóg: - Is an Irish name, meaning; "Overlooking a little green area".
It is appropriately named, as the holiday home is directly opposite the village green in Malin; centrally located, and within walking distance of all amenities.

The holiday home itself, is one of three, in a terraced row that has been extensively renovated. It has three upstairs bedrooms, a main bathroom, an en-suite, and a downstairs toilet. The lounge has a traditional open fireplace, and there is a large dining room and a fully fitted kitchen. It is fully insulated and double glazed with oil fired central heating. There is a large sheltered space to the rear of the cottage, with ample, secure parking off the main street. A sleeper couch in the dining room effectively allows the cottage to sleep up to six adults.

Malin is a lovely, attractive village situated on Trawbreaga Bay, near the most northerly tip of the Inishowen Peninsula in county Donegal. The village is positioned around a triangular village green, with trees planted around the edge. When entering the village, the green gives one a pleasing sense of calm about the place. The main approach to the village, is over a unique ten arched stone bridge, which crosses the mouth of the Ballyboe river as it enters Trawbreaga Bay.

The village has twice received the coveted accolade of "Ireland's Tidiest Town"! Within the village, and close to the cottage, is the Malin Hotel, a fine establishment, with two bars and a restaurant; useful if you don't feel like cooking, or want to enjoy a drink at the bar. The hotel caters for weddings. There are also two pubs, (Lilly's & McClean's) Ursula's beauty salon, a diner (Millbrook), a supermarket, hair salon, taxi rank, butcher, a post office and a garda station close by.

A ten minute drive west, along the edge of the bay, will bring you to the lovely sandy beach known as "The Five Finger Strand"; (See bottom picture.) - named after the nearby rocks protruding out of the water like fingers.  This road (which forms part of the "Inishowen 100" route) will also take one to Malin Head, which is Ireland's most northerly point, and from where one can enjoy spectacular coastal views.

Some local activities include:
Horse riding; with a nearby equestrian centre and stables across the bridge.
Walking: the area is great for walking, and we mention 3 recommended walks here:
1. At Malin Head from Banba's Crown to Devils Hole. Allow about 90 minutes, enjoy distant views of Inisthrahull and the Hebrides on a clear day. Afterwards, enjoy some "refreshments" at Farren's Bar, Irelands most northerly watering hole.
2. A walk along Five Finger Strand, where one can enjoy the crashing Atlantic surf, and view the largest sand dunes in Europe at Lagg.
3. For the more energetic, the Knockmany Bens walk, with panoramic views overlooking Trawbreaga Bay, Doagh Island, Five Finger Strand, and the beautifully situated church at Lagg.
Golf; A fabulous 2 links course at nearby Ballyliffin will keep any enthusiast happy.
Watersports: Angling, swimming, sub-aqua diving, (there is a club in Malin), surfing, sailing.

The cottage is an ideal touring base from which to explore this beautiful part of Ireland. We are sure you will not be disappointed.

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

- linen and towels supplied free of charge
- electricity included
- central heating included
- check in 4pm, check out 11am
- rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

An Phlásóg Cottage :: Contact Details
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