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Glen Cottage - Greencastle

Built in the early 1800s, this authentic Irish cottage is set in never to be forgotten scenery overlooking the dramatic Kinnagoe Bay, with its Spanish Armada associations.

Lovingly restored by its owners it retains the best of olde worlde character with modern day comforts. Surrounded by its pretty flower-filled cottage garden and its magnificent views, make it perfect for a romantic getaway, or a memory filled holiday.

The Blue Flag sandy beach at Shrove is 5km away. Greencastle is just 3.5km away where there are pubs, shops and restaurants. Also at Greencastle there are regular ferry crossings to Magilligan Point where you can tour the Antrim Coast and visit the Giants Causeway. Kinnagoe Bay has 2km of golden sandy beach.

Distances

Nearest Village. Greencastle, 3.5 km
Beach. 2 km, 30 min walk, 5 min drive
Golf Courses. At Greencastle, Redcastle, Ballyliffin (2 links) and Buncrana.

Some nearby attractions

Close to shore walks, sailing, sea angling (3.5km).
Leisure land fun centre at Redcastle. (12.5km),
Dunree military museum near Buncrana.
Local beaches (Shroove, Kinnagoe Bay, Culdaff, Five Fingers Strand), Blue flag beach at Shroove.
Shopping in Derry City (30km).
Seafood at the Greencastle Pier.
Many festivals during the Summer.
Scenic tours of Inishowen. (Inishowen 100)
Greencastle Maritime Museum (where there is a planetarium and rocket launches on 1st Sunday of every month).

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 2 bedrooms
• shower room
• main living area has open fireplace
• tv, cd/radio/stereo, dvd
• board games, dvd selection
• dining table with 6 chairs
• fully fitted kitchen
• gas cooker
• microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine, tumble dryer
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• play area, swings, hammock
• 2km to lovely sandy beach
• 3.5km to shops, pub etc in Greencastle
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking

Living Space

  kitchen

The Kitchen and living room are one space.
The kitchen area includes a gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, iron and ironing board and a dining table with six chairs.

Electricity is by coin metre.

  living room

The living room is located to the front of the house, with an old hearth fireplace. It is combined with the kitchen. Comfortable seating, A TV with DVD, board games and a selection of DVD titles are all included.

  bedrooms

There are two bedrooms to sleep up to six.
They each have a double bed and a single bed.

  bathroom

The shower room has a separate electric shower, a basin and a toilet.

Tariff

Booking Details

Non-refundable booking deposit of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

What's Included

• bed linen
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels
• electricity is coin metered

Availability Key

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