Drimlaught Holiday Home - Donegal Town: A traditional cottage, which may have been originally built in the 19th century. It is sited on a slight elevation just east of the River Eske, and looks south over Donegal Town. In a quiet and peaceful location, and would be an ideal touring base, positioned near the N56, the main road along the scenic southern Donegal coast, and close to the beautiful Lough Eske.

Donegal Town

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Drimlaught Holiday Home :: Donegal Town, Donegal 

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Tariff 2008

The cottage is named after the area in which it lies. It is situated in a quiet and peaceful location, on a slight elevation above the eastern bank of the River Eske, is just off the N56 by-pass, and north west of Donegal Town, which is partly visible from the front.

The cottage itself is old, possibly late 19th century, built in the traditional style, with slight modifications. On entering, one notices the entrance hall, stairs and landing are wood panelled with tongue & groove boards, and becomes aware of the lower ceiling height, a feature of times gone by, used to prevent heat loss; it gives a 'cosy' feel to the interior.

There are four upstairs bedrooms to sleep six. Downstairs; a large living room occupies the eastern side, with a 'reception room' opposite the entrance, on the west side. This room may have once been the original kitchen as there is a solid fuel Stanley stove, which is still operational. An extension was added to the west side, which now includes the kitchen and bathroom.

The cottage is south facing, with pleasing views over the surrounding hills, and Donegal Town.

Being close to the N56, and just off a side road which follows the river back to its source; - the beautiful Lough Eske: - The cottage is well positioned as an ideal touring base from which to explore southern Donegal with all its scenic beauty.

Donegal Town is very popular during the summer months, and is a gateway to the southern part of County Donegal. There are many fine, sandy beaches in the area boasting some of the best surfing conditions in Western Europe. (Notably Murvagh and Rosnowlagh beaches.) Donegal Town is also used as a base for hill-walking in the nearby Bluestack Mountains.

Visitors to Donegal Town will be able to purchase the world famous Donegal Tweed which can be seen woven in the Magee Shop on the 'Diamond'. Donegal Parian China, Belleek China and Celtic Weave China can be purchased too.

The Donegal Craft Village is well recommended. Different workshops are arranged around a square; and visitors are encouraged to view the artists at their work, admire the exhibits, or browse and buy the works on sale. Some of the different arts include; painting, pottery, sculpture, jewellery and metal sculpture and weaving.

Donegal Castle stands beside The Diamond overlooking the River Eske. Guided historical tours of Donegal Town take in the ruins of Donegal Abbey. The Waterbus is a great way of seeing the natural beauty of the area, touring the picturesque bay area during the summer months.

Lough Eske is famed for its superb salmon, trout and char fishing. To fully appreciate the wonderful vistas it is recommended that you take the Lough Eske Drive which circumnavigates the lough and affords some breathtaking panoramas. Visit the beautiful new 'Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel' on the lake shore; a new hotel built on the restored ruins of a castle.

The Castle traces its roots all the way back to the late 1400’s and the famous O’Donnell family that founded nearby  Donegal Town.
The original castle was first built around 1474. A date stone of 1621 remains on the property to this day. The current Lough Eske Castle was constructed in the 1860s on the site of an old Brooke mansion, but was destroyed by fire in 1939.

Donegal Golf Club is on the Murvagh peninsula in Donegal Bay, hence it is generally known as just "Murvagh", It is six miles from Donegal Town, one mile off the N15 on the south side. The links are isolated from the outside world by a forest of evergreens washed on one side by the great Atlantic Ocean and with a panoramic view of the Bluestack Mountains.

	euro per week
July/August/Easter	550
May/June/Sept/Oct	425
rest of year	by request
weekend (2 nights)	250
bank holiday weekend (3 nights)	325
Christmas/New Year	425/475

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

- linen supplied free of charge (please supply own towels)
- electricity included
- central heating included
- check in 4pm, check out 11am
- rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

Lough Eske

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