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Lochnamanfin House - Ardara

Lochnamanfin is a luxury holiday home located in beautiful unspoilt countryside outside the town of Ardara in South West Donegal. The house is located on an elevated site and overlooks a small loch and the Bluestack mountains. The loch - Lochmanfin - has a plentiful supply of trout and is literally a stone's throw from the front door of the holiday home.

The house is finished to a very high standard throughout. With 4 very spacious bedrooms Lochnamanfin is ideal for an extended family or two families sharing. It is also an ideal for a group of golfers or fishermen who prefer a more relaxing getaway.

Surrounding Area

The town of Ardara is less than a 10 minute drive away. This bustling town situated in the south west corner of County Donegal. The environs of the town is an area rich in history, culture, bounded by stunning landscapes and has an abundance of activities for the holidaymaker. Ardara is a traditional centre for weaving and knitwear production. Its historical importance has been recognised in the granting of Heritage status to the town. The visitor will find a number of excellent restaurants in the locality as well as friendly pubs – several of which feature traditional music sessions.

Ardara hosts numerous festivals and other organised events throughout the year catering for almost every taste. These include a Bluegrass Festival, the Ardara Agricluture Show, the Cup O’Tae Festival, the Donegal Harvest Rally, an International Walking Festival - and weekends for traditional dancing and match-making.

Local Activities

Activities in the wider locality surrounding the holiday home include an equestrian centre at Bruckless featuring both indoor and outdoor arenas. For the marine enthusiast there is sea angling charters (including tuna charters), scuba diving, and marine sightseeing tours – these are based in Killybegs, Teelin and Donegal Town.

For the golfer the holiday home is centrally situated for playing the great links courses of south Donegal including the Donegal Golf Club at Murvagh, Narin & Portnoo and Bundoran. Those who simply want to enjoy the natural beauty of this part of Ireland will be spoilt for choice - from the windswept St. John’s peninsula to the spectacular sea cliffs at Slieve League and from the majestic Blue Stack Mountains to the beautiful beaches at Narin , Fintra and Rossnowlagh.

This beautiful part of Ireland is also an ideal base for hill walking. The Bluestack Mountains surround the holiday home and features The Bluestack Way -- Ireland's newest Waymarked Walk.

Lochnamanfin holiday home provides a unique holiday experience in a tranquil rural setting. Whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors or simply want to unwind and relax this beautiful House provides the ideal holiday base.

Ardara Festivals

May - The “Cup of Tae” Festival
Honouring the best musicians in traditional music with School of Music on most instruments. Four top concerts and Traditional music in all pubs.
May - The Rectors Charity Cycle
June - Music Festival Weekend
June - The Melting Pot - A multicultural event of Ethnic Music, Dance and Food~
July - Bluegrass Festival
August - Ardara Agricultural Show
One of the top agricultural shows in Ireland.
October - The Ardara Traditional Irish Dancing Weekend
November - The Matchmaking Weekend
Incorporating Blind Date, Speed Dating & Matchmaking. Music in all pubs.
January - Country & Western Music Festival
Featuring Top Irish Showbands & Dancing Classes & Country Music in all pubs.
March - The International Walking Festival
Ardara's renowned Walking Festival with Short, Medium & Strenuous walks. Céilí, Barn & Set Dancing nightly with schools of dance in Barn, Céilí and Sets throughout the day.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 spacious bedrooms to sleep 8 very comfortably
• 1 x master bedroom - en-suite bathroom -ground floor - sofa -tv
• 1 x ensuite double bedroom - ground floor
• 1 x twin bedroom - first floor - sofa
• 1 x twin bedroom - first floor - tv
• all bedrooms enjoy superb lake and mountain views
• elevated site overlooking Loch Namanfin and the Bluestack mountains
• bathroom with bath and overhead shower - first floor
• main living room has open fireplace
• luxury leather suite
• tv, cd/stereo, dvd + selection of films
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine, tumble dryer in separate utility
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair and stairgate available
• bed linen provided free of charge
• oil fired central heating included
• large fenced-in lawn with childrens swings
• patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• 7 min drive to shops, pubs etc in Ardara
• 35 mins to Murvagh and Narin & Portnoo Golf Clubs
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• sorry, no pets

Living Space

  Kitchen

The modern kitchen with dining area is fully equipped with everything you would expect to find in a luxury holiday home including:-

• dishwasher

• microwave

• electric oven and hob

• fridge/freezer

• ample crockery and cutlery

The dining area features a large table and 8 dining chairs. The holiday home also has a washing machine and tumble dryer in an adjacent utility room.

  Living Room

The comfortable living room in the holiday home features an open fireplace, luxury leather suite, tv and dvd player with a selection of films. Like all rooms to the front of the house it enjoys wonderful views of the unspoilt countryside outside

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has 4 spacious bedrooms - each with it own individual style. The master bedroom on the ground floor has a large ensuite bathroom and features a 2 seater sofa and television. A second ensuite double bedroom is also located on the ground floor. On the first floor there are 2 roomy twin bedroooms - all bedrooms enjoy superb views.

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
• central heating
• towels

What's Not Included

• electricity (coin meter)
• towels

Availability Key

Availability for Lochnamanfin House