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Crucknamara Cottage - Downings

A charming fully restored traditional cottage located in a quiet clachan just 2 miles away from the coastal town of Downings. This 200 year old cottage has been updated to enhance its traditional features whilst providing a comfortable, modern standard of accommodation.It enjoys a peaceful location just off the famous scenic Atlantic drive with spectacular views of Muckish mountain across Sheephaven Bay.

Inside the cottage you’ll find a large kitchen with dining table and wood burning stove and a fully equipped fitted kitchen in traditional style with Belfast sink, a comfortable living room with antique tiled open fire, two well appointed bedrooms, one with wood burning stove, and a fully modernised bathroom. It has traditional tongue and grooved vaulted ceilings in the kitchen, living room and front bedroom.

This cosy cottage exudes a homely atmosphere, whilst having all the modern amenities you will need for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Local Amenities

The cottage is 2 miles from Downings and 4 miles from Carrigart. The Mulroy Bridge gives convenient access to the Fanad peninsula and the Portsalon links course. Travelling in the opposite direction towards the end of the rosguill peninsula is the beautiful Tra Na rossan beach.

Downings:

Downings is a popular and lively seaside resort and fishing port with cafes and teahouses, shops, and the popular harbour bar overlooking the bay.

The working harbour in the village is at one end of the blue flag beach. If you don’t want to swim in the sea, you can learn to surf at jaws watersports or swim at the Magherabeg leisure centre, which also has a children’s soft play area. At the other end of the beach is the Rosapenna Golf links with two 18-hole golf courses, with a driving range and pitch and putt course.

Carrigart:

Carrigart is a lovely village, with its pastel painted main street and many cafes and coffee shops. Amongst its many facilities it has a riding centre and the PADI approved Mevagh diving centre.

Surrounding area:

• Glenveagh National Park and the Ards Forest Park
• The workhouse famine museum in Dunfanaghy
• Glebe House & Gallery in Churchill
• Colmcille Heritage Centre in Churchill
• Dunfanaghy golf club 18 hole course
• Day trip to Tory Island
• Climbing and walking in Muckish and Errigal, (the highest mountain in Donegal)

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 2 bedrooms to sleep up to 7
• bathroom with bath and power shower
• main living area has open fireplace
• oil fired central heating throughout
• tv, dvd, satellite dish
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, fridge
• dishwasher
• Traditional slate flooring throughout
• washing machine and tumble dryer
• iron and ironing board
• outside clothes line
• patio area with picnic bench and barbeque
• quiet and peaceful location
• surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery
• panoramic views over countryside
• ample parking for 3 cars
• traditional tongue and grooved vaulted ceilings
• sorry, no pets

Living Space

  Kitchen and Dining Area

The kitchen with dining area is fully equipped with everything you would expect from a modern holiday home including:

• microwave
• dishwasher
• electric oven and hob
• fridge/freezer
• Dining table to seat up to 7 people

  Living Area

The living room has an antique tiled fireplace with slate mantelpiece and hearth and a selection of books based on or about Ireland. It has a comfortable Chesterfield sofa and a day bed which sleeps two in comfort.

  Bedrooms

The front bedroom has a brass double bed and wood burning stove with tongue and groove vaulted ceiling and windows to two aspects, The back bedroom has a bunk bed with a double on the bottom, single bunk on top.

  Bathroom

The bathroom has a bath, power shower and mirror fronted cabinet containing shaver socket.

  Exterior

The cottage has ample parking for 3 cars to the side and rear, with a small grassed area adjacent the patio to the front of the cottage with outdoor seating, taking advantage of the panoramic views over Sheephaven Bay. A barbecue is provided for your use.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid 6 weeks prior to the letting period.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am
• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement
• any damage to property to be paid for
• 10% discount for 2 consecutive weeks

What's Included

• bed linen and towels
• electricity
• central heating
• starter pack of coal

What's Not Included

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