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Bayview House - Malin

Bayview house has a new purpose built shed which is ideal for holding fishing gear,deep  sea diving equipment etc.This shed has a football table also table and chairs where the kids can have fun outdoors. 

Bayview House is so named as it has a view looking west towards Trawbreaga Bay where the ten arched road bridge crosses over it into Malin Town. It is a fairly large traditional 'farm'  house with five bedrooms to sleep up to twelve.

There are two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, a main bathroom and two shower rooms; with one of them being an en-suite. Outside; the established garden has a gravelled parking area, and a cement paved patio area.

Situated just off the R243 road between Malin and Culdaff, and near the banks of the Ballyboe River before it flows under the bridge into Trawbreaga Bay. The village green in Malin is only a ten minute walk away, or just under 1km.

Local Amenities

Malin is a quaint little village surrounding a triangular, tree bordered village green. It has a fine hotel, with its own restaurant and two bars. There are two other pubs, a diner, two shops, beauty salon, and various other small services conducting business in the village. The village has twice received the coveted accolade of Irelands Tidiest Town.

The nearest sandy beaches are at Culdaff to the east, or the Five finger Strand and Lagg Beach to the west. Either way is an approximate seven minute drive.

There is an equestrian centres in the vicinity, so if you fancy an early morning gallop on the beach, or a leisurely trek in the hills, you can choose between the Malin Stables, just over the bridge towards Carndonagh.

 The golf enthusiast will also be pleased to know that the famous Ballyliffin Golf club; with its two links courses is only a fifteen minute drive away. There are a few other golf courses in Inishowen, at Greencastle, Redcastle and Buncrana.

Local Attractions

Near the Ballyliffin Golf course, on the Isle of Doagh, a visit to the "Famine Village" is recommended. It is an outdoor museum with displays and models depicting Ireland as it was in the 19th century, particularly during the great famine, which lost much of the population at the time.
Also on Doagh Island, one can view the ruins of Carraickabraghy Castle, perched on a rock overlooking the mouth of Trawbreaga Bay where it flows into the Atlantic. Nearby, a blowhole called the "Hissing Rock" ejects a plume of water high into the air at regular intervals when the tide is high.

You cannot stay in Malin without visiting Malin Head, which is a fifteen minute drive north west. People often confuse the two places because of the name similarity. Malin Head is Irelands most northerly point, and is marked by an old lookout tower on top of a hill known as Banba's Crown. From here, there are spectacular views looking south over Pollan Bay towards the Inishowen Hills.

On a clear day, the outer islands of the Scottish Hebrides become visible to the east, especially Islay and Jura. To the west one can make out Tory island; - and Inishtrahull Sound,  with its lighthouse, lies just to the north

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 5 bedrooms; sleeps up to 12
• a. 1 double bed & 1 single bed (upstairs)
• b. 1 double bed & 1 single bed (upstairs)
• c. 1 double bed & en-suite (downstairs)
• d. 2 single beds (downstairs)
• e. 2 single beds (downstairs)
• bathrooms:
• a. main bathroom with bath, basin, toilet & overhead shower
• b. en-suite with basin. toilet & shower
• c. upstairs shower room with basin. toilet & shower
• 2 reception rooms. each with open fireplace
• tv, cd/stereo, dvd
• fitted kitchen
• gas hob and oven
• microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine, tumble dryer
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair and stair-gate available on request
• bed linen provided free of charge
• oil fired central heating included
• patio furniture and barbeque
• 7 min drive to lovely sandy beach 5 finger strand/Culdaff
• 10 min walk to shops, pub etc in Malin
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen is large and spacious, has been upgraded with modern units and has all the modern conveniences, including; a gas hob and oven, a fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, kettle, toaster, and all the essential crockery, cutlery and cookware. A fold-down dining table with seating for six occupies the central floor space. There is seating at the table for eight in the living room.

• Electricity is included

  Living Rooms 2

There are two reception rooms or lounges. They both have the traditional open fireplace, wall to wall carpeted flooring a variety of seating including matching sofas and armchairs and other single chairs.From the window one can see a view of the 10 arched bridge into Malin.
The smaller lounge has a TV with DVD and a dining table which seats six
Both rooms have a comfortable lived in feel about them, inviting one to feel at home and relaxed.

• Oil fired central heating is included

  Bedrooms 5

Five bedrooms to sleep up to 12.
There are three downstairs and two upstairs.

Two each have a double bed and a single bed.
Two each have two single beds.
One has a double bed and an en-suite.

• Bed linen is supplied.

  Bathroom 1

The upstairs shower room has a separate shower, basin and toilet.
Downstairs:
The main bathroom has a bath, an overhead shower, a basin and a toilet.
The en-suite has a separate shower, basin and toilet.

• Please supply own towels.

  Bathoom 2

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid  3 weeks prior to the letting period.

• check in 4pm, check out 10 30

What's Included

• linen
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

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