An Teach Carraig - Buncrana: A fabulous luxury dwelling, set on a substantial property in a quiet and peaceful location on the lower slopes of Meenaward Hill, off the R238, about 7km north east of Buncrana, and 2km south west from the Drumfries intersection. Fantastic views all round. Ideal for a large family or group; with sleeping accommodation for up to sixteen.

Buncrana

An Teach Carraig :: Facilities

An Teach Carraig :: Buncrana, Inishowen, Donegal 

An Teach Carraig ::

Tariff 2008

When approaching the home down the long driveway the property appears to be two separate buildings. One looks like a conventional structure, with a pitched, tiled roof and plastered walls; while the other larger structure is stone faced with an unusual curved roof. It is only when viewed from the rear or east side that the connecting ‘L’ shaped glass and stone passageway comes in to view which joins the two buildings in to a single unit.

The main entrance has magnificent scenic views to mountains on the other side of the house through glass walls on both sides of the building – uncluttered with any furnishings, a double wood & glass staircase leads to the landing upstairs. The ground floor has a study with double sofa bed and a utility room with wet room off it to the right, and to the left a bedroom and en suite and the glass and stone passage to the other building, which has three other bedrooms and en suites.

To the right a wonderful, spacious, modern fully fitted kitchen with windows presenting panoramic views of the surroundings and providing abundant natural light. There is a dining area with seating for at least ten, a breakfast bar with seating for two as well as another large balcony with dining furniture for eating outdoors. A 37” plasma TV screen allows for entertainment whilst dining.

To the left off the landing – the lounge, which is south facing, and from which the view in the bottom photo can be seen. It also has its own balcony, a stone fireplace with solid fuel burner, a large 42” plasma TV, DVD player, Sony PS2, stereo CD/Radio and comfortable leather bound seating. A selection of board games are available.

The four bedrooms all have en suites and flat screen TV screens with integrated DVD players. Three of the bedrooms have two double beds, while one bedroom has one double bed. The study has a double sofa bed – so there is sleeping for up to sixteen. There are four wet-rooms (three are en suite and one is off the utility room), one bathroom and a separate toilet with basin off the upstairs landing.

The home is well designed for thermal efficiency, and has under floor geothermal central heating. There are perhaps too many features to describe here, and we will say that this home must be seen to be appreciated.

It lies between Buncrana and Ballyliffin, possibly making it an ideal choice for golfing enthusiasts. Two golf clubs of note are – Ballyliffin with a choice of 2 links and the North West Golf Club in Lisfannon which is just south of Buncrana on the edge of Loch Swilly.

The nearest pub is called "The North Pole", and it is 2km away at Drumfries, where the R238 to Clonmany is joined by the R244 to Carndonagh.

Buncrana is the nearest town, it is also the 2nd largest in Donegal. There is a choice of many shops, pubs, restaurants, hotels and other services. The town has a pier with a ferry service in the summer months, which connects to Rathmullan, on the other side of Lough Swilly.

Scenic walks along the coast from Castle Bridge to Neds Point, Porthaw and Stragill. Pleasant shady river walk through Swan Park.

Further on, at the very picturesque village of Fahan, A meal at the excellent St Johns Country House and Restaurant is recommended. For those who enjoy sailing, a recently constructed yacht-marina is gaining in popularity, as all the berths become filled. In a nearby graveyard, an ancient carved stone, dating to around the 5th century and known as St Mura's Cross can be viewed. (There is also the 7th century St Patricks stone cross, which can be seen in Carndonagh.)

At the southern edge of the Inishowen Peninsula, the 'rath' or stone ring fort known as the 'Griannan of Aileach' is positioned on top of a hill with commanding views all around, taking in the Loughs Swilly and Foyle, the city of Derry to the east, the Inishowen Peninsula to the north and 3 counties to the south and west are visible. The ring fort is said to be more than 3000 years old, and has many legends associated with it.

	euro per week
July/August/Easter	1300
May/June/Sept/Oct	1100
rest of year	1000
weekend (2 nights)	550
bank holiday weekend (3 nights)	650
Christmas/New Year	1600 per week

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of 15% per week - with balance to be paid two weeks prior to the letting period.
Security deposit of euro300 - refundable by post

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

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