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Ard na gCeapaire - Derrybeg

Ard na gCeapaire is a spacious, newly built dwelling, with four bedrooms to sleep eight comfortably. There is a large sitting room with a traditional open fireplace and a flat screen LCD TV with Sky reception, a large kitchen with dining area, and a utility room. The master bedroom  has an en-suite. In addition, there is a main bathroom and also a separate toilet . Outside there is a patio area to the rear with a large garden and barbeque area complete with gas barbeque. There are views of Mt. Errigal, Donegal’s highest mountain. To the front, there is a tarred parking area.

Situated between Derrybeg and Bunbeg in a quiet area about one mile from Sean Og’s pub, the Seaview Hotel and Ostan Gweedore and leisure centre and local supermarkets are also convenient. There are many small islands just off shore, notably, Gola, Inishmeane, Inishsirrer and Inishfree lower.

Surrounding Area

Within a few kilometers of the holiday home there are some excellent beaches including Magheragallen, Bunbeg (Magheraclogher) and the superb Blue Flag Beach at Carrrickfinn. There is a scenic 9 hole golf courses in Gweedore, Sea Angling Charter boats are located in Bunbeg and lake fishing is available at Loughanure. The entire Gweedore region is renowned for traditional music. The Famous Frankie Kennedy winter music school is held locally at the end of December every year.

Set is a quiet and peaceful location, Ard na gCeapaire is an ideal location to explore the natural beauty of West Donegal. Local activities in the Derrybeg area include fishing (freshwater and deep sea), golf swimming and hill walking - Errigal and the Derryveagh mountains are only 10 minutes drive away. A trip to one of the local islands - Gola, Tory or Inishbofin - is a great way to spend a day. Sea Angling Charter boats are located in Bunbeg and lake fishing is available at Loughanure.

Dunlewey

Dunlewey is a true hidden gem of Donegal tourism. This small Gaeltacht village has three iconic landmarks on its doorstep – Mount Errigal, The Poisoned Glen and Dunlewey Lake. It is also the venue for the popular Dunlewey Centre (Ionad Cois Locha). Facilities at this centre include restaurant, tea-room, craft shop, horse riding, 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 purpose built concert and drama centre.

The house is a short drive from the magnificent Glenveagh National Park. This park has over 16,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with a herd of red deer and the recently reintroduced Golden Eagle. The castle is surrounded by one of the best gardens in Ireland, which contrasts sharply with the rugged surroundings. The Visitor Centre houses exhibitions and an audio-visual show.

Walking

The area around Gaoth Dobhair is wonderful walking terrain. The house is on the Sli an Earagail - a Bealach na Gaeltachta Waymarked Way, providing the most beautiful scenery and exhilarating walking imaginable 

The cottage is located in the heart of Donegal's main Gaeltacht area - enabling the visitor to absorb the culture and heritage of this unique region where Irish is still the main everyday language.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 8
• one bedroom is ensuite
• large bathroom with bath and shower, separate toilet downstairs
• living room with open fireplace
• lcd tv with sky reception
• leather furniture and solid wood floor
• fully equipped kitchen
• large fridge freezer
• electric cooker and hob
• microwave
• dining table and chairs
• utility room with washing machine and sink
• iron and ironing board
• outdoor clothes line
• indoor drying line
• patio area with outdoor furniture
• gas bbq
• large enclosed landscaped garden
• 1 mile to Sean Ogs pub and supermarket
• 2 miles to beach and 9 hole golf course
• views of Errigal
• ideal touring base
• sorry, no pets

Living Space

  Kitchen

The fully equipped kitchen is located to the rear of the house and overlooks the large rear garden. Equipment includes:
- electric oven and hob
- large fridge/freezer
- microwave and dishwasher
- washing machine

  Living Room

The living room has a solid wood floor and comfortable leather furniture. A lovely open fireplace provides a central focus - for your entertainment the room is equipped with an lcd tv which has Sky satellite reception.

  Bedrooms

Ard na gCeapaire has 4 bedrooms to accommodate up to 8 people. In addition to one of the ensuite bedrooms, there is a large bathroom with bath and shower and separate toilet downstairs.

Bedroom 1: ground floor double bed, ensuite
Bedroom 2: first floor, double bed
Bedroom 3: first floor, twin beds
Bedroom 4: first floorsingle bed

  Rear Garden

There is a large garden to the rear of the property. With its patio area, gas bbq and wood furniture, this is an ideal outdoor living area. View of Errigal from property.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro150 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period. Proof of identity required with deposit for damages.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am

• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

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What's Included

• Bed linen
• Central heating
• Electricity

What's Not Included

• towels

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