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Coastguard Station Moville

This unique holiday rental is located in Ireland's only listed Coastguard Station and as well as enjoying the unique charms of this historic building you can enjoy panoramic views over Lough Foyle and the little fishing harbour at Moville. With the village centre a 5 min walk away, the car ferry port at Greencastle and proximity to the city of Derry, this characterful holiday home is ideally placed as a touring base for the entire region, including the Wild Atlantic Way. It is also an excellect base for Artists and photographers seeking a great experience.

The Coastguard Station

The Coastguard Station is a unique historic listed building of the 19th century situated opposite the fishing pier of Moville Town harbour with its small fleet of fishing boats and boats moored offshore. It enjoys panoramic views over Lough Foyle and looks across to Benevinagh Mountain and the Derry and Antrim coastline.  

The Coastguard Station housed the coastguards of yesteryear and their families and provides an insight into life in the area over 100 years ago.

The front of the building boasts a beautiful communal lawned area, while the house is accessed at the rear along a communal walkway/ driveway.

Fully Modernised

The house has been fully modernised in the past 10 years to facilitate modern living, while at the same time retaining the old cast iron fireplaces in the sitting room and the three bedrooms, ( One double bed room - Master, One 4' bed ( large single/ small double) and One twin bedroom with two single beds.  Also included is a new fully modern kitchen and bathroom to complete the building. 

A short stroll (500m) takes you into the shops, pubs and wonderful restaurants of Moville Town.

Local Activities

• Shopping in Derry (20 min drive)
• Millennium Theatre Derry
• Summer festivals e.g. Vintage Car Rally
• Sea Angling
• Hill Walking
• Golf at Greencastle and Ballyliffin
• Beautiful Beaches  e.g. Moville Shore Walk coves, Kinnego Beach, Culdaff  Beach and Five Finger strand
• The Cairn Visitors Centre
• Doagh Island Famine Village
• Dunree Fort

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 6
• Bedroom 1: Master Double Bedroom, Sea Views
• Bedroom 2: Double bedroom
• Bedroom 3: Twin Single Bedroom
• Large Bathroom, with Electric Shower, WC and WHB
• Living room with fireplace (not usable)
• Lovely Sea views and communal garden area
• 40 inch LCD TV, WIFI, DVD player and DVDs, Board games and books
• Kitchen with electric cooker
• Large fridge-freezer
• Microwave
• Washing machine and tumble dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Patio area with outdoor furniture
• Gardens to front and rear
• Sea views over Lough Foyle
• 1min drive to Moville
• 25 min drive to Derry
• Free wifi

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen of the holiday home features..

• electric cooker
• microwave
• large fridge-freezer
• washing machine and tumble dryer

  Living Room

The living room has  lovely Sea views and overlooks communal garden area. (Fireplace currently not useable). 40 inch LCD TV, WIFI, DVD player and DVDs, Board games and books.

  Bedrooms

Master Bedroom has a triple Free Standing Wardrobe and dressing table with stool and bedside lamp and Double Bed, Cast Iron Fireplace (not for use) and lovely sea views.

Double Bedroom, has a small double Bed - 4ft, double Wardrobe, bedside locker and bedside lamp. Cast Iron Fireplace (not to be used), at rear of property overlooking rear gardens.

Twin Single Bedroom has 2x single beds, double freestanding wardrobe, bedside locker and bedside lamp. Castiron fireplace (not to be used) over looking rear of property and garden.

  Shower Room

The shower room is adjacent to the bedrooms.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit of €100/£100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

Minumium Stay 2 nights throughout the year, other than High Season and Christmas & New Year

What's Included

• bed linen and towels
• electricity
• central heating
• free wifi
• cot and high chair on request

Availability Key

Availability for Coastguard Station Moville