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Kinnagoe Cottage - Culdaff

Set in a quiet and peaceful location, at the end of a cul-de-sac in the new Cara Bay development in Culdaff, - Kinnagoe Cottage makes an ideal touring base for this most northerly part of Ireland, and would be quite suitable for families, or small groups of up to six.

Surrounding Area

Cara Bay lies on the edge of the Culdaff River estuary, and is approximately a mile away from a lovely sandy blue flag beach. Near the beach car park, is a recently constructed childrens play area. The beach has a picturesque little fishing harbour on its west end, sheltered by Bunagee Pier, a popular fishing spot. With the right wind and tide conditions, the beach also provides an excellent venue for surfers.
   
Within the town, the main attraction is without doubt - McGrorys.
A pub, restaurant, hotel and music venue, - with fine food, good service and great craíc.
The establishment has been going since 1924, and its Macs Backroom Bar is an essential part of the itinerary of many international and national musicians touring Ireland. The front bar is one of the finest pubs in Inishowen, with its natural stonework, rugged beams, and a warm, welcoming, open fire blazing in the corner on a cold winters night. It is a regular attraction throughout the year, with traditional Irish music sessions every Tuesday and Friday, featuring some of Donegals finest traditional musicians.

Local Attractions

The famous Ballyliffin two links Golf Club. There are also other golfing facilities at, Buncrana, Greencastle, Redcastle and in Derry.

The Isle of Doagh Visitor Centre, with its Famine Village, and displays and models telling the story of the great Famine in the 1840s. In November-December the centre transforms into Santas Lapland, - Early booking for this is essential.

The beautiful Glennevin Waterfall near Clonmany.
Malin Head, Irelands most northerly point.
Greencastle, on the banks of the Foyle, with a Maritime museum, a Planetarium, and a ferry service across the Foyle to Magilligan Point into Northern Ireland.
The Guns of Dunree Military Museum at Fort Dunree overlooking Lough Swilly. Inishowens own Guns of Navarone

The town of Buncrana, with its much photographed Castle Bridge, Vaughan House, ODohertys Keep, and a popular ferry service across Lough Swilly to Rathmullan. Operates in the Summer only

The ancient ring fort or Rath known as the Griannan of Aileach, which overlooks the southern edge of the Inishowen Peninsula, offering sweeping 360degree panoramic views, with 4 counties visible on a clear day.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• main living area has open fireplace
• tv and dvd
• fully fitted kitchen
• gas hob and electric oven
• microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• ceramic tiled kitchen floor, wood laminate elsewhere
• decked patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• 2km to lovely sandy beach
• 9 min walk to shops, pub etc
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• parking for 2 cars in drive and 1 in street

Living Space

  Kitchen

The fully fitted, ceramic floor tiled, kitchen and dining area, is located to the rear of the cottage, with French-doors opening on to a decked area outside.
The fittings include a gas hob with an electric oven, a dishwasher, a microwave, fridge-freezer, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board, and an outside clothes line. Essential crockery, cutlery and cookware is also provided.
The dining table has seating for six. Patio furniture is provided for the outside deck, The back yard is fully fenced for privacy.

  Living Room

The lounge has a light spacious  feel about it, with plenty of light from the south facing window, and direct access to the dining area through glass panelled doors, leading on to the outside deck area at the rear of the cottage.
The open fireplace is traditional, yet has a modern stylish look about it, with a black and white print above, to mirror the look.
Two large, black leather upholstered sofas provide comfortable seating, while the red carpet adds contrast.
The TV has a DVD player and there is also a CD/Radio stereo.

  Bedrooms

The cottage has three upstairs bedrooms, to sleep up to 6 adults. There is also a cot

• a. A double bed with an en-suite.

• b. Two single beds.

• c. A bunk bed. two singles

  Bathrooms

• The main bathroom has a bath, basin, toilet and shower.

• The en-suite has a basin, toilet and shower.

• The hallway area downstairs, has a basin and 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
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

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