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No.5 Woodlands - Carndonagh

Spacious 4 bedroom holiday home located on elevated site on the outskirts of Carndonagh. There is a neat lawn to the front of the house and an large enclosed rear garden - ideal for kids. To make the house even more child friendly the owners supply three cots, two highchairs and stairgates. To the front of the house there are views over Carndonagh with its imposing church and distant views of Trawbreaga Bay and Malin village. The house is within easy driving distance (7 mins) of Ballyliffin Golf Club and Doagh Island Famine Village making it an ideal touring base for north Donegal.

Carndonagh is situated 18km North East of Buncrana and 2km south of Malin town. The name is derived from Carn Domhnach, meaning 'the Cairn of the Parish of Donagh'. The town has a fine example of an early Christian Cross, known as the Donagh Cross, which dates from the 7th century. (see photo to right)

The nearby Ballyliffin Golf Club, with its marvellous contoured fairways, is a course that adds new meaning to the phrase ‘a natural golf links'. The links courses at Ballyliffin have received the highest accolades from top golfers. Nick Faldo described the course as "the most natural golf links... a hidden gem." Fred Daly described it as "a real Jewel." And Ireland's Ryder Cup players Darren Clarke and Ronan Rafferty have tested and approved it. In fact, the north coast of Ireland can now boast several links courses on a par with Royal Portrush, making this a mecca for golf enthusiasts.

The area is also ideally located for walks, hill walking and countryside rambling. The beach at Culdaff is suitable for surfing and is popular with enthusiasts throughout the northwest.

Local Attractions / Activities

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

Play golf at the internationally renowned Ballyliffin Golf Club. Other fine golf courses on the Inishowen Peninsula can be found at Greencastle, Redcastle and Buncrana.

Visit the Doagh Visitor Centre. This centre provides a great variety of exhibitions telling the story of the Irish Famine. It is also a place where the local customs, traditions, folklore and history of the Inishowen Peninsula are preserved in a permanent way

Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on the Inishowen Peninsula – Culdaff, Five Finger Strand, Shrove, Kinnagoe

Visit the Fort and Military Museum at Dunree.

Enjoy a meal at Mc Grory’s of Culdaff. This renowned establishment features an award wining restaurant, traditional bar with regular Irish Music Sessions and the famous Backroom - one of Ireland's leading live music venues

Visit the the Inishowen Maritime Museum in Greencastle, which includes a state-of-the-art planetarium

Use the car ferry at Greencastle to explore the northern coasts of Derry and Antrim - including the Giants Causeway and Bushmills

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• living room has open fireplace and reclining leather suite
• tv, cd/stereo, dvd
• open plan fully fitted kitchen and large conservatory
• gas hob and electric oven
• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine and tumble dryer in separate utility
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• 1 x cot, 2 x cot bed, 2 x highchair and stairgate available
• bed linen provided
• oil fired central heating included
• patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• 7 min drive to Ballyliffin Golf Club and beach
• 7 min drive to Doagh Island Famine Village
• 5 min walk to shops, pubs etc in Carndonagh
• quiet and peaceful location
• distant sea views over Trawbreaga Bay
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• sorry, no pets

Living Space

  Kitchen

• open plan fully fitted kitchen and large conservatory

• dining table and chairs

• 2 x breakfast bar stools

• gas hob and electric oven

• microwave

• large fridge/freezer

• dishwasher

• washing machine and tumble dryer in separate utility

• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board 

  Living Room

The living room is located to the front of the house and has an open fireplace and reclining leather suite. The room is equipped with tv and dvd. Also pictured above is the entrance hallway of No.5 Woodlands. To the front of the house there is a large lawn and views over the town of Carndonagh and distant views of Trawbreaga Bay. The extensive rear garden is fully enclosed - ideal for children.

  Bedrooms

• 1 x master bedroom with en-suite on upper floor
• 1 x double ensuite bedroom with travel cot on upper floor
• 1 x double bedroom with 2 cot beds on upper floor
• 1 x double bedroom on ground floor

  Bathrooms

• bathroom with bath and separate shower on upper floor
• two bedrooms are ensuite
• toilet on ground floor

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

• linen supplied
• electricity included
• electric heating included

What's Not Included

• Please supply own towels