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Newmill Cottage is a traditional cottage
located near the historic Georgian village of Ramelton in North Donegal.
This cosy cottage is over 100 years old and has
been extensively renovated and refurbished in the past year. The rural
setting of the cottage will ensure a peaceful and relaxing holiday.
Accommodation at Newmill Cottage is designed to provide a comfortable
home from home experience. The house is centrally heated and comprises a
fully equipped kitchen with every modern convenience and a living room with an open fire.
There are three bedrooms - two doubles and a twin (bunk).
The cottage also has
a large enclosed garden which is a safe play area for children - and
pets.
The cottage is set amid rolling countryside and is ideal for those want
to escape into seclusion. The traditional country roads are ideal for
walkers and for those who want a leisurely stroll amid the beauty of
nature.
A
mere 15 minute walk from the cottage brings you to the old-world village
of Ramelton. Ramelton is one of Irelands heritage towns and still
retains much of its original Georgian character. The village has lots to
offer - including a country market for fresh
vegetables, home baking and much more. It has many quaint pubs - the
wonderful Bridge Bar is renowned for music while Conways Pub
enables the visitor to take a step back in time. Located along the
beautiful quay is the building that houses The Ramelton Heritage
Centre and Donegal Ancestry - the latter enabling you to
trace your Donegal ancestors.
Ramelton is located on the banks of the river Lennon - near
where the river flows into Lough Swilly. The local quays provided
the location for the famine based dram "The Hanging Gale" .
Angling and canoeing are popular activities on the Lennon. In addition
there are
beautiful walks along the river bank.
Ramelton is centrally
situated in North West Donegal which means that Newmill cottage is
ideally located to explore this beautiful part of Ireland. There are numerous scenic drives within
half an hours drive of the holiday home - including the spectacular
Knockalla Coast Road and the breathtaking Atlantic Drive.
Within the same distance there are several villages - Rathmullan,
Portsalon, Kerrykeel, Carrigart, Downings - each with with
very different character and all worth a visit.
The central location of the cottage in North Donegal means that it is an ideal base from which to enjoy some of the major events that take place in this part of Ireland including
the Donegal Rally, the Earrigal Arts Festival and the
All Ireland Fleadh Ceol which is taking place in Letterkenny in 2006
for the second year in a row.
The cottage is less than 5 km from both the Silver Tassie Hotel
and the Milford Inn Hotel which makes it an attractive accommodation option for those attending weddings in these popular
establishments.
Whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors or simply want to unwind
and relax
Newmill Cottage provides the ideal
holiday base.
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