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Ard na Aulinn - Dunlewey

Ard na Aulinn is a luxurious 4 bedroom holiday home with an idyllic location in the small  Gaeltacht village of Dunlewey in  West  Donegal.  Situated  in the shadow of Mount Errigal the holiday home enjoys breathtaking panoramic views over Dunlewey lake towards the Donegal Highlands. It is an ideal base to explore Glenveagh National Park and the rugged coastlines of Gweedore and The Rosses.

Top Class Accommodation

This newly built home has top class accommodation for up to 9 people.  All rooms enjoy either views of the lake and mountains or views of the majestic  Mount  Errigal. The large conservatory has particularly impressive views of the lake which is just 500 metres away from the front door. A similar distance will bring you to the wonderful Dunlewey Centre.

The Dunlewey Centre

The Dunlewey Centre (Ionad Cois Locha) has superb facilities including a restaurant, tea-room, craft shop, horse riding stables, adventure play areas, a themed farmyard, pets and animals, storytelling, boat trips on Dunlewey Lake, guided tours and weaving demonstrations. Traditional music sessions are held regularly in July and August. The centre now boasts a state-of-the-art concert and drama centre. It is a great facility to have on your doorstep for those days when the weather is inclement.

Dunlewey Lake itself along with the nearby Clady River are popular fishing venues with permits available in Bunbeg. The lake  has a "crannóg" a man made island reached by stepping stones that was a former refuge on the lake for the eariliest inhabitants of the region to escape from wild animals and tribal attacks. At the end of Dunlewey lake, in between the sweeping forests of the Guinness estate and the quartzite bulk of Mount Errigal, lies the Poisoned Glen.

Sli an Earagail

Sli an Earagail – a Bealach na Gaeltachta  Waymarked Way passes close by the holiday home. Indeed the entire area around Dunlewey is ideal rambling and hill walking terrain with the wonderful Glenveagh National Park and the Derryveagh Mountains close at hand.  A particular beautiful walk is  a 15 mile hike from the Poisoned Glen to Glenveagh Castle.

Just 3km from the holiday home is n Chuirt Hotel which has a good reputation for food and has indoor leisure facilities. Within 20 km of the holiday home there are some excellent beaches including Bunbeg and the superb Blue Flag Beach at Carrrickfinn. There are scenic 9 hole golf courses in Gweedore, Falcarragh and on Cruit Island. Sea Angling Charter boats are located in Bunbeg. The entire Gweedore region is renowned for traditional music.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 9 ( 1 ensuite)
• bathroom on ground floor
• shower room on first floor
• large open plan ground floor with panoramic lake and mountain views
• living area has open fireplace
• luxury leather suite
• tv, video, dvd player and stereo system
• large kitchen and dining area
• stylish fitted kitchen
• electric oven and gas hob
• microwave, fridge
• island unit dining table with 4 stools
• fridge and 2 freezers in outside garage/ utility room
• washing machine and tumble dryer in garage
• living and kitchen area opens out to large conservatoy / sun room
• conservatory has breathtaking views of Dunlewey Lake
• beautifully furnished including dining table and 4 chairs
• patio furniture and barbecue
• iron and ironing board
• 3 minute walk to The Dunlewey Centre and Equestrian Centre
• 5 minute walk to Dunlewey village
• 3km to An Chuirt Hotel
• 10 km to Glenveagh National Park
• 12 km to Bunbeg Beach and Harbour
• 20 km to Carrickfinn Blue Flag Beach
• 20 km to Donegal Airport
• situated along the Sli an Earagail walking route
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• cot and highchair available

Living Space

  Kitchen and Dining Area

The holiday home has a wonderful open plan ground floor that enjoys panoramic views of Dunlewey Lake. The beautifully crafted kitchen has an electric oven, gas hob, microwave and fridge - with an additional fridge and 2 freezers in a large outside garage/utility. The kitchen area has a central island unit that serves as a dining table.

  Living Area

The  tastefully decorated living area has a luxury leather suite, open fireplace, tv with satelitte freeview, video and dvd player and stereo system. The area enjoys lovely lake views.

  Conservatory / Sun Room

The holiday home has a large conservatory/sun room which forms part of the open plan ground floor. This area enjoys truly breathtaking views of Dunlewey Lake and the hills beyond. It is beautifully furnished and has a dining table and 4 chairs.

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has 4 spacious carpeted bedrooms to sleep 9 comfortably

• Bedroom1: Ensuite master bedroom with king sized bed - ground floor - built in wardrobes - tv -  lake views
• Bedroom2: Twin Bedroom - ground floor - tv - views of Mount Erigal.
• Bedroom3: Double bedroom - first floor - tv - lake views
• Bedroom4: Bedroom with 3 single beds - first floor - tv - view of Mount Errigal and Dunlewey Lake

A large outside garage acts as an utility room - and also as a secure storage area for bicycles, kayaks walking gear etc.

Tariff

Booking Details

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

• check in 4pm, check out 11am
• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

What's Included

• bed linen and towels
• central heating
• electricity

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