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This cottage has been tastefully refurbished to a high standard
to suit your every need and comfort. Situated in the tranquil
countryside just off the N56 and only 15 mins from Letterkenny, the
cottage is located on 12 acres with direct access to surrounding hills
and beautiful scenic walking areas - from Barnes through to the
picturesque Lough Salt on quiet country roads with unparalleled
views. This is the ideal base to discover the many hidden delights of
County Donegal.
Located among
the unspoilt highlands of Donegal this lovely cottage makes the ideal
touring base for your family holiday - the fabulous beaches at
Carrigart, Downings, Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy, Portsalon and Rathmullan
are all within 30 mins drive time. Boats can be chartered at most of
these villages and the area has some of the finest golf links in
the country. Letterkenny, Donegal's largest town, with its shops,
cinema, theatre and public swimming pool, is just a 15 min drive away
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.
The cottage is only a 5min drive from the park entrance!
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.
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
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The surrounding landscape - viaducts at
Barnes Gap on road to Creeslough - just 3 min drive from Barnes Cottage |
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pets welcome
Barnes Cottage :: Facilities
