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Old Post Office - Downings

The Old Post Office is located along the route to Downings Harbour and has panoramic views over Sheephaven Bay and the golden crescent of sand stretching to Rosapenna Golf Club. This is an extra spacious property suitable for larger groups or extended families. All the amenities of this popular north Donegal resort are within easy walking distance and the golf course is just a 3 min drive away. The beach is directly below the house, a 2 minute walk away. The harbour and pub are also two minutes walk away.

Downings

The village of  Downings itself  is a very popular tourist resort and fishing port with lively pubs and night-life. It is situated on the beautiful Rosguil Peninsula. This peninsula divides Mulroy Bay and Sheephaven Bay and contains truly spectacular scenery.  The famous Atlantic Drive is a short but very dramatic road around the  Peninsula. The drive is  about 12km long so you can best appreciate it if you cycle or walk. The walk can be comfortably completed in half a day.

The natural landscape of the Rosguil Peninsula also provides the basis for many of the activities that the visitor can enjoy. In addition to an abundance of golden sandy beaches  there are many water based activities in the Downings area - including windsurfing, deep sea diving, sea angling and boat charters. There is also horse riding and hill walking

The Magherabe Leisure Centre in Downings is a modern leisure centre is open to the public and features a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and gym

Golf

Within 2 km of the holiday home  there are two superb championship golf links at Rosapenna -  the Old Tom Morris Course and the Sandy Hills Course. Within half an hours drive of the cottage there are two more first-rate links courses – Portsalon and Dunfanaghy.

North West Donegal

Within a thirty minute drive of the holiday home there are numerous things to do and places to visit. You have the majestic Glenveagh National Park and the beautiful Ards Forest Park.The lakeside centre in Dunlewy has something for all the family. In Dunfanaghy there is a workhouse famine museum. Churchill has the famous Glebe House & Gallery as well as the Colmcille Heritage Centre. Letterkenny has all the amenities you would expect to find in a large town - cinemas, museum, theatre, leisure centres, art galleries and excellent shopping. Tory Island and the ancient walled city of Derry are highly recommended day trips.

For a holiday experience where good food, great beaches and beautiful scenery are all close at hand, look no further than this spacious holiday home right in the heart of Downings village.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 9 bedrooms to sleep 16 (3 ensuite)
• extra spacious holiday home
• superb views over Downings Bay
• 2 bathrooms with bath and shower
• living room with open fireplace and sea views
• tv, dvd and cd/stereo
• games room with table tennis table
• fully equipped kitchen
• gas cooker
• large fridge freezer
• dishwasher and microwave
• washing machine and tumble dryer
• iron and ironing board
• patio area with outdoor furniture
• enclosed garden to rear
• gas bbq
• 2 min walk to Downings pier
• 1 min walk to Harbour Bar
• 1 min walk to beach
• 3 min drive to Rosapenna Golf Club
• 3 min drive to Magherabeg Leisure Centre
• ample parking
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen of the Old Post Office is fully equipped for your self catering holiday

• gas cooker
• large fridge freezer
• dishwasher and microwave
• washing machine and tumble dryer
• iron and ironing board

  Living Room

The Old Post Office is a large house with 9 bedrooms and 3 receptions ideally located between the pub and harbour and overlooking the beach with easy access. The main living room has open fireplace and is equipped with tv, dvd and cd/radio.

  Dining Room

The large dining room has lovely views over Downings beach towards Rosapenna Golf Club.

  Bedrooms

The Old Post Office has 9 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 16 people.

Bedroom 1 - ensuite double bedroom with sea views
Bedroom 2 - double bedroom with sea views
Bedroom 3 - double bedroom with sea views 
Bedroom 4 - ensuite double bedroom 
Bedroom 5 - ensuite double bedroom 
Bedroom 6 - family bedroom with bunk beds 
Bedroom 7 - single bedroom with sea views 
Bedroom 8 - single bedroom 
Bedroom 9 - single bedroom

In addition to the 3 ensuite bedrooms there are two bathrooms with bath and showers.

  Views

This spacious holiday home is located along the way to Downings pier and has panoramic views over Downings beach and bay. Rosapenna Golf Course and hotel can be seen at the other end of the beach.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit of 50% per week - with balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to the letting period.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am
• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement
• refundable stg£250 damage deposit

This owner accepts PayPal

What's Included

• central heating
• electricity

What's Not Included

• bed linen at stg£5 per bed 
• towels

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