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Janes Cottage, Ballindrait - Lifford

Janes cottage  is a luxury holiday home situated in the small village of Ballindrait in East Donegal. This top class rental property has accommodation for up to 8 people in 4 beautifully furnished and decorated bedrooms. The holiday home also features a superb modern kitchen, a large dining room, a luxury bathroom together with a choice of living spaces which all overlook the beautiful cottage gardens.

Ballindrait itself is a small peaceful village nestled in rolling countryside just 3km from Lifford, the administrative capital of Co Donegal. The local pub, The Horseshoe Inn, is located 100 yards from Jane's. The holiday home is within easy driving distance from some of the main towns and villages in east Donegal including Raphoe (6km), Convoy (10km), St Johnston (12km) and Ballybofey and Stranorlar (18km). It is also just 5km from Strabane in Co Tyrone and 22km from both Letterkenny and the historic walled City of Derry.

Local Attractions and Amenities

• Visit the Old Courthouse in Lifford.  Built in 1746 it has been described as one of the oldest and finest courthouses in Ireland. You will have a chance to witness re-enactments of famous trials held in this building including the Napper Tandy Trial and the Lord Leitrim Murder Trial.
• Enjoy a night at the races at Lifford Greyhound Stadium. This state of the art complex boasts three bars and a top class restaurant.
• Go Fishing on the River Finn and the Mourne – permits are required
• Visit Oakfield Park gardens near Raphoe. Oakfield Park is a privately owned house set in 100 acres of magnificent parkland, woodlands and gardens in the heart of County Donegal. The gardens are open to the public between May and August. There is also a miniature private railway that winds its way over 4km of track within the estate.
• Play a game of golf at Strabane Golf Club (6km). This course is an exquisite 18 hole parkland course set in the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains. Designed by Eddie Hackett, the course is a par 69 measuring 5,543 metres off the Medal tees. Other fine courses in the region are  Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club (18km) and City of Derry (22km)
• Visit the President Wilson Ancestral Home near Strabane. Guided tours take place during the months of July and August and give an insight into the history behind the rich Ulster American connections and how the fate of the 28th presidency of the United States was to lie in the hands of local man James Wilson.Visitors can also sample the ambience of bygone days in front of the traditional hearth fire and in the carefully conserved rooms. Artefacts on display include a wide selection of household furnishings, kitchen utensils and farm implements

Great Day Trips

• Take a trip around the famous Inishowen 100. This is one of Ireland's most scenic drives. The route includes dramatic coastal scenery plus a fine collection of ancient forts and monuments, traditional craft centres, and a dozen or so friendly villages. Scenic highlights include the Gap of Mamore, and Malin Head -  Ireland's most northerly point
• Visit the magnificent Glenveagh National Park in the Donegal Highlands. This is the jewel in the crown of Donegal tourism. It is situated on the eastern side of the Derryveagh Mountains and contains 14,000 hectares of mountain, raised bogland, lakes and woodlands. Glenveagh Castle is on the shores of Lough Veagh within the park. It is a 19th century, castellated mansion built between 1867 and 1873 and is surrounded by the famous Glenveagh Gardens. 
• Visit Derry City on the banks of the Foyle. Few places in these islands can offer such a compelling and unique experience for the visitor as the Walled City of Derry - its setting on the steep hills overlooking the wide sweep of the River Foyle, its distinctive architecture and its famous walls all provide enormous appeal. The Tower Museum is well worth a visit
• Visit the superb Ulster American Folk Park near Omagh (26km). This open-air museum explores the historical link between Ulster and America, focusing particularly on the lifestyle and experiences of those immigrants who sailed from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th centuries. Contained within the park are around thirty buildings — some recreations, some painstakingly-restored originals
• Visit the Gortin Glen Forest Park located between Newtownstewart and Omagh. The park is situated at the western gateway to the Sperrin Mountains and  contains 1,534 hectares of mostly wooded landscape.
• Explore the northern coast of Northern Ireland. The Giants Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Dunluce Castle are just some of the top attractions in this area.
• Visit Grey's Printers in Strabane and the Sperrin Mountains

Jane’s Cottage offers boutique style luxury self catering accommodation in a wonderfully tranquil environment. It is a superb base to explore the hidden treasures of East Donegal, North Tyrone and Derry City.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 beautifully furnished and decorated bedrooms to sleep 8 (3 ensuite)
• stylish bathroom with victorian style bath and separate shower
• main living room is tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished
• living room has tv and dvd player
• glass patio doors out to paved patio and garden
• beautifully crafted kitchen with tiled floor
• double oven and halogen hobs
• microwave and fridge freezer
• kitchen dining table and 4 chairs
• large ornate kitchen dresser
• large ground floor room with dining and living areas
• dining area has a table with seating for 12
• bright living area with open fireplace
• second fireplace with gas effect fire
• beautiful sun room on first floor overlooking cottage garden
• quaint seating alcove on first floor landing
• washing machine in small utility room
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• beautiful landscaped gardens
• garden has small stream and thatched garden house
• paved patio area overlooking the gardens
• wooden patio furniture
• 3km to Lifford
• 5km to Strabane
• 6km to Raphoe
• 22km to Leterkenny and Derry
• 35km to Omagh
• sorry, no pets

Living Space

  Living Room

An attractive feature of this beautiful holiday home is the existence of several living spaces. The main living room is tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished. Double glass patio doors lead out to the paved patio area and the cottage garden. For home entertainment there is a tv and dvd player.

  Dining Room with Living Area

The second living area is in a wonderfully spacious room that also contains a large dining table with seating for up to 12 people. The bright living space features a beautiful open fireplace. A smaller seating area in this ornate room has a gas effect fire.

  Kitchen

The holiday home has a beautifully crafted kitchen with tiled floor. Appliances available include double oven and halogen hobs, microwave and fridge freezer. There is a sturdy kitchen dining table and 4 chairs as well as a large ornate kitchen dresser. An adjacent utility has a washing machine.

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has luxury accommodation for up to 8 people in 4 beautiful and individually styled double bedrooms, three of which are ensuite. There is also a luxury bathroom with victorian style bath and separate shower.

  First Floor Sun Room

A third living space can be found on the first landing above the beautiful entrance hallway. This first floor sun room overlooks the wonderful landscaped gardens to the front of the house.

Also on the first floor landing is a quaint seating alcove.

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 and towels
• electricity
• central heating

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