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Harbour Heights Cottage - Downings

Harbour Heights is a luxury 3 bedroom holiday home located on an elevated site in seaside resort of Downings enjoying wonderful views directly over the beach which is only 200yds away and the championship golf beyond.The extensive use of glass in the open plan living area is designed to make maximum use of this superb location.The property is located just a minute away from the harbour bar and is within 500yds of hotel and restaurants. It also benefits from a secure gated play area to the rear of the property.

Local Activites

The holiday home is conveniently placed for golf, fishing, hill walks, horse riding and water sports. There are several magnificent beaches in the immediate vicinity. The nearby Rosapenna Golf Links boasts two renowned 18 hole championship courses. A further 2 miles brings you to the picturesque village of Carrigart where you will find an equestrian centre and the Mevagh Dive Centre - Donegal's first purpose built dive centre. Harbour Heights is also within walking distance of the restaurants at Rosapenna Hotel and the newly built Downings Bay Hotel.

The village of Downings itself is a very popular tourist resort and fishing port with lively pubs and night-life. It is situated on the beautiful Rosquil Peninsula. This peninsula divides Mulroy Bay and Sheephaven Bay and contains spectacular scenery as well as many fine sandy beaches. The famous Atlantic Drive is a short but very dramatic road around the Peninsula. The drive is only about 12km long so you can best appreciate it if you cycle or walk. The walk can be comfortably completed in half a day.

The Lough Salt Drive is another scenic dive in the immediate locality. This drive will bring you through the village of Glen where the renowned Glen Bar is situated. This cosy pub is full of atmosphere and serves excellent food.

Surrounding Area

Within a thirty minute drive of the cottage there are numerous things to do and places to visit. You have the majestic Glenveagh National Park and the beautiful Ards Forest Park.The lakeside centre in Dunlewy has something for all the family. In Dunfanaghy there is a workhouse famine museum. Churchill has the famous Glebe House & Gallery as well as the Colmcille Heritage Centre. Letterkenny has all the amenities you would expect to find in a large town - cinemas, museum, theatre, leisure centres, art galleries and excellent shopping.  Tory Island and the ancient walled city of Derry are highly recommended day trips.

For a holiday experience where good food, great beaches and beautiful scenery are all close at hand, look no further than this cosy holiday home right in the heart of Downings village.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 7 - directly overlooking beach
• 1 x double + single
• 1 x double
• 1 x super king with ensuite
• bathroom with bath and separate shower
• main living area is open plan and features:
• superb views of Downings Bay and Harbour
• luxury leather suite in living area
• wooden floors
• gas effect fire
• stereo system
• dining table with 6 chairs
• fully fitted kitchen
• separate living room with
• comfortable furniture
• 42 inch plasma tv dvd and video
• wooden floor
• wonderful views
• fully fitted kitchen has the following facilities
• microwave, dishwasher
• electric oven with gas hob
• fridge and freezer
• tiled floor
• washing machine and tumble dryer in utility room
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• travel cot and highchair available
• bed linen supplied (please supply own towels)
• oil fired central heating included
• patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• overlooking beach - 200 yards beach
• located on an elevated site overlooking Downings village
• ideal touring base
• secure gated childrens play area to rear
• ample parking for 3 cars

Living Space

  Kitchen

The well equipped kitchen has a microwave, electric oven, gas hob and fridge. There is a washing machine and freezer in a separate utility room. The window beside the dining table goes right up to the ceiling and provides superb sea views

  Living Room

The holiday home has a conservatory style open plan living area. The wonderful use of glass floods this area with light creating a marvellous sense of openness, light and space. The views of Downings Bay are truly breathtaking

  Bedrooms

3 bedrooms to sleep 7 - directly overlooking beach

• 1 x double + single

• 1 x double

• 1 x super king plus ensuite

  Bathroom

The bathroom of the holiday home features a bath and a separate shower. The cottage also has a utility room and a small alcove area with comfortable wicker furniture.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro 200 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period

weekly rentals sat to sat

arrival from 5pm,departure 12noon

 all major credit cards accepted.Call 02837528242 9am-5.30pm

What's Included

• linen
• electricity
• central heating
• towels

Availability Key

Availability for Harbour Heights - Downings £400 weekly