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Teach Glassagh - Derrybeg

Teach Glassagh is a very comfortable holiday home located in Glassagh just outside Derrybeg in West Donegal.  The holiday home is situated 1 km inland from the rugged coastline in this beautiful part of Ireland – a coastline that is dotted with small harbours, secluded beaches and numerous off shore islands. The holiday home is also within easy walking distance of Teac Jack’s – an establishment that is renowned for its music sessions and ceili dancing

The holiday home is set in its own private lawn and landscaped grounds. It features a fully equipped kitchen and dining room, a homely living room, a bathroom with a jacuzzi corner bath and 4 comfortable bedrooms. The bedrooms can accommodate up to 9 people - a further 2 people can be accommodated in a double bed settee.

Local Attractions

Attractions in the locality include numerous sandy beaches, the Gweedore Golf Club, Bloody Foreland scenic drive, boat trips to Tory or Gola island,  sea angling, Glenveagh National Park and the fabulous Dunlewey Lakeside Centre (museum, open farm, boat trips, children's activities)

Gweedore Gaeltacht

The holiday home is located in the heart of the West Donegal Gaeltacht. Here, the Irish language (Gaeilge) is the everyday spoken language of  the people. People here switch from Irish to English and vice-versa with ease and their English is peppered with Gaeilge phrases. In this part of Donegal there is a treasure house of all that is best in a rich Irish heritage, culture and folklore where people still sing and dance in the old traditional manner.

Local Activities / Amenities

• Take a trip around the spectacular Bloody Foreland
• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep
• Golf on nearby Gweedore Golf Club – a challenging 9 hole course.
• Relax in the Ostan Gaoth Dobhair Leisure Centre
• Visit Dunlewey Lakeside Centre - Facilities include restaurant, tea-room, craft shop,  adventure play areas, pets & animals, storytelling, boat trips on Dunlewey Lake, guided tours and weaving demonstrations.
• Take a day trip to Tory Island or Gola Island. The ferry service to Tory Island is available from Bunbeg and Magheraroarty several times a day - weather permitting
• Climb Muckish and Errigal. Mount Errigal, the highest mountain in Donegal is a demanding climb and once on the summit you can see for miles around.
• Visit Glenveagh National Park, with 16,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, wood and bogs. Glenveagh contains the largest red deer population in Europe.  Within the National Park Glenveagh Castle and gardens are well worth a visit on their own
• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk. Slí an Earagail - a Bealach na Gaeltachta Waymarked Way - passes close by the holiday home.

A cead mile failte awaits you in this lovely holiday home in the heart of the Gweedore Gaeltacht

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 9 + double bed settee
• bathroom with corner jacuzzi bath and separate shower
• living room has open fireplace
• comfortable furniture suite
• tv with satellite freeview, video and dvd player
• kitchen and dining room with tiled floor
• electric oven and hob
• microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• dining table and 6 chairs
• tv and stereo system
• double bed setee
• washing machine, tumble dryer
• iron and ironing board
• patio area with patio furniture
• landscaped grounds
• 1 km to waters edge, 1km to Teach Jacks
• 1.5 km to Bunaninver beach and harbour
• 4 km to Derrybeg
• 5 km to Gweedore Golf Club
• 3 km to Bloody Foreland
• 20 km to Dunlewey Lakeside Centre
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen comes equipped with microwave, electric oven and  hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The dining area features a sturdy table and 6 chairs. The room can act as a second living room  with a tv, stereo system. rocking chair and settee available - the latter can fold out to a double bed. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also available.

  Living Room

The bright and relaxing living room in Teach Glassagh helps make the holiday cottage feel like a home away from home. The room features a comfortable furniture suite, open fireplace, wood floor and a television with satellite freeview.

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has 4 comfortable bedrooms , each with their own individual style. There are 3 double bedrooms (one ensuite) and a bedroom with a double and single bed. All the bedrooms are carpeted and 3 have televisions. A double bed settee is located in the kitchen.

The holiday home is set in peaceful countryside in the townland of Glassagh just outside Derrybeg. There is a small lawn to the front of the cottage and a much larger one to the side. To the rear of the house there is a paved patio area
   

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

Availability Key

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