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Foyle Haven Cottage - Redcastle

The house is a modern two storey home set on a large, lawned property, in a rural setting, overlooking Lough Foyle on the east side of the Inishowen Peninsula.

It has four bedrooms to sleep up to ten. (With the inclusion of a sleeper couch.) There is a main bathroom, an en-suite and a separate shower room adjacent to the utility room. The lounge has a unique raised fireplace with a solid fuel stove, which also heats the rear dining room. The fully fitted kitchen is equipped with all the latest appliances, and there is a spacious hallway. Needless to say, the house is also fully insulated, double glazed and has oil fired central heating to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Outside, there is a gravel surround and driveway, and the holiday home is fully fenced to make a secure environment for young children and pets. Patio furniture and a barbeque are available for outdoor entertaining or relaxation.

Situated about 3km inland from the banks of Lough Foyle near Redcastle, The property lies on the lower slopes of 'Puckan Hill', and there are magnificent views across Lough Foyle.

Local Attractions

Redcastle lies between Moville and Quigley's Point. There is little information regarding its origins, as It is more a locality than a town or village as such. The two main attractions in the area though, are;
The Carlton Redcastle Hotel; a popular 4 star luxury spa resort, which is set among mature woodland with its own 9-hole parkland golf course and on-site Helipad. It 'oozes charm, style and warm hospitality'. The C-Spa, with its powerful sea therapies, renowned for their dramatic effects in revitalising, rebalancing and healing the body, will ensure the chaos of the outside world is instantly forgotten.

The other attraction is Leisure Land Redcastle; one of Ireland's leading Indoor & Outdoor Leisure and Amusement Centres. If offers a wide variety of entertainment for children of all ages. It is ideally situated in an enclosed area ensuring safety and freedom throughout the day, and activities include: dodgems, small car track, ball pool, junior twist, Eldorado guns, video rooms, multi-lane slide, Santa-Fe trains, Sky mast. Thunder Jets, etc. Amenities include: Restaurant, Shops, tuck shop, Souvenir Shops and Picnic Areas.

Apart from the nine hole course at the hotel, Golfers can also play their game at Greencastle, Culmore in Derry City, Buncrana on Inishowen's west coast, and at the famous Ballyliffin Club with its two links courses. Access to all courses mentioned should be within a fifty minute drive or less.

Surrounding Area

There is an abundance of natural scenic beauty in the surrounding landscape waiting to be explored and appreciated, and we suggest the  motorist take the drive known as the 'Inishowen 100', which circumnavigates the peninsula, over a 100 mile route, allowing the tourist to see most of what Inishowen has to offer. You will not be disappointed. (Unless you forget your camera.)

Should you wish to visit the Northern Ireland Coast , with The Giants Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, and Dunluce Castle among some of its attractions, there is the very convenient ferry service between Greencastle and Magilligan Point. This will shorten the distance considerably, by not having to drive all the way around the Foyle, via Derry.

Derry City is about twenty minutes drive south and is well worth visiting. It has a rich historical and cultural heritage, with many places of interest including the old walled city, museums, art galleries, theatres, cinemas and shops.

The nearest sandy beaches are to the north, with a few at Moville, Greencastle, and at Dunagree Point near the Lighthouse. Some very scenic beaches, surrounded by cliffs are to be found at Kinnegoe Bay, where a Spanish Armada Ship, the Trinidad Valencera ran aground in 1588. Further west on the northern coast, is the Blue Flag status beach at Culdaff, which has a safe play area for children next to the car park.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 8-10
• a. downstairs double bed
• b. upstairs double bed, walk-in cupboard/dressing room, en-suite, sofa bed
• c. 2 single beds
• d. 2 single beds (bunk bed)
• a. main bathroom with bath, basin, toilet & separate shower
• b. en-suite with basin, toilet & separate shower
• c. shower room with shower, basin & toilet off utility room
• main living area has raised fireplace with solid fuel stove
• tv, cd/stereo, dvd
• fully fitted kitchen
• gas hob and electric oven
• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine, tumble dryer
• iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair and stair-gate available on request
• bed linen provided free of charge
• oil fired central heating included
• patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• 15min drive to lovely sandy beach
• 10 drive to shops, pub etc in Moville
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen

The fully fitted kitchen, shown here, has a fresh, clean, uncluttered look; on a dark slate tiled floor, and access from the entrance hall, the dining room and the utility room. With cream coloured storage units, and a centre island, appliances include; a gas range, electric oven, & extractor, a large fridge/freezer unit, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, and essential crockery, cutlery and cookware.
A utility room (behind the closed door), has more storage units, a sink, iron and ironing board, a washing machine and a tumble dryer. There is also a separate shower room.

The dining room has a dining table with eight seats, and lies on the north east corner of the house, between the kitchen and the lounge. It is well lit with natural light, and there are views over Lough Foyle.
The raised  fireplace facing the lounge, has an open aperture at the rear which allows the solid fuel stove to heat the dining room and kitchen as well as the living room.

  Living Area

A unique feature of the living room is the raised fireplace, which has a solid fuel stove installed. The design of the fireplace allows heat to circulate around the back as well as the front.
Furnishings include two large, comfortable three seat sofas. The TV has a Video and a DVD, and there is also a CD/radio/stereo. The floors are solid wood, and there are views of Lough Foyle from the window.

  Bedrooms

There are four bedrooms to sleep eight to ten.

a. A ground-floor bedroom with a double bed.
b. An upstairs master bedroom with a double bed, a walk-in cupboard/dressing room, an en-suite, and a sleeper couch, which will take another two people. (Making ten in all.)
c. An upstairs bedroom with two single beds.
d. An upstairs bedroom with a bunk bed. (Two singles.)

  Bathroom

The main bathroom is upstairs, and has a bath, basin, toilet and a separate electric shower.
The en-suite has a basin, toilet and a separate electric shower.
The utility room has an adjacent shower room with a basin, toilet and a separate electric shower.

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

• linen
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

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