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Derryhassan - Downings

Derryhassan is a modern 5 bedroom dormer bungalow located just 2km from the centre of the popular beach resort of Downings in north Donegal. The holiday home is situated along the route of the dramatic Atlantic Drive and enjoys views of Muckish Mountain and Sheephaven Bay.

With its central location on the rugged and beautiful Rosguill Peninsula the holiday home is within easy driving distance of some of the finest beaches in Donegal and indeed Ireland. These include the Blue Flag Downings Beach, Tramore Strand, Tra na Rossan and Melmore. There are numerous other quieter beaches and sandy coves dotted around the peninsula

An Ideal Base for a Beach or Golf Holiday

Downings itself  is a lively beach resort of pubs, cafes, craft shops and restaurants, with a small harbour at one end and the Rosapenna Golf Resort at the other end. There are many water based activities in the Downings area - including windsurfing, deep sea diving, sea angling and boat charters. There is also horse riding and hill walking. The Magherabeg Leisure Centre in the village is a modern leisure centre is open to the public and features a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and gym

The internationally renowned Rosapenna Golf Club is just 4km from the holiday home and features two championship links courses. Rosapenna offers the chance for links golfers to compare and contrast the traditional, old-style links, created by Old Tom Morris, Braid and Vardon and recently redesigned by Pat Ruddy with the modern Sandy Hills links started by the renowned Eddie Hackett and completed with great aplomb by Pat Ruddy.

Local Activities and Amenities

• Take a trip on Atlantic Drive around the spectacular Rosguill Peninsula. The Lough Salt Drive is another scenic route in the locality.
• Use the Mulroy Bridge to explore the neighbouring Fanad Peninsula.
• Golf at Rosapenna Golf Club. Other superb courses in the general locality include Dunfanaghy and Portsalon. Pitch and Putt is also available at Rosapenna
• Enjoy diving in the clear waters of Mulroy Bay and Sheephaven Bay
• Try the Magherabeg Leisure Centre in Downings  -  facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and gym
• Visit Glenveagh National Park, with 16,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, wood and bogs.
• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk.
• Fish on Glen Lough or go sea angling from Downings harbour

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 5 bedrooms to sleep up to 10 people
• 2 bathrooms with electric showers
• main living room with conservatory area
• views of Muckish Mountain and Sheephaven Bay
• living room - conservatory has natural wood floor
• comfortably furnished, open fireplace, television
• modern fitted kitchen with dining area
• kitchen has tiled floor
• electric oven and hob, microwave
• dishwasher, fridge freezer
• dining table and 6 chairs
• washing machine and tumble dryer in separate utility room
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• small garden
• ample parking
• 2km to centre of Downing village and beach
• 4km from Rosapenna Golf Club
• 4km to Tramore Strand
• 7km to Carrigart

Living Space

  Living Room

The bright living room in the holiday home encompasses a conservatory style seating area with panoramic views towards Sheephaven Bay and Muckish mountain. The room has a natural wood floor, open fireplace and television.

  Kitchen with Dining Area

The holiday home has a modern fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Appliances available include electric oven and hobs, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. An adjacent dining area has a table and 6 chairs. A separate utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer.

  Bedrooms

Accommodation in the holiday home is as follows:-

Bedroom 1: Double - ground floor
Bedroom 2: Double - ground floor
Bedroom 3: Twin - ground floor
Bedroom 4: Double - first floor
Bedroom 5: Twin - first floor

The holiday home also has 2 bathrooms, one on upper floor and one on lower floor, with electric showers

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
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

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