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Otway Lodge - Rathmullan

This newly built  luxury holiday home  is located overlooking the fairways of Otway Golf Club just 4km north of  Rathmullan village on the shores of Lough Swilly. It has superb sea views encompassing the hills of Inishowen and the mouth of the Lough at Fanad Head. A 2 min stroll takes you to a  lovely sandy beach that is overlooked by Macamish  Martello Tower and the nearby rocky outcrops are perfect for a spot of sea fishing. Otway Lodge is an ideal base for your family holiday in north Donegal.

Rathmullan village is 4km south along the coast from Otway Lodge. A new car ferry service operates from the pier connecting Rathmullan with Buncrana on the eastern shores of Lough Swilly. Buncrana has an indoor leisure centre with swimming pool, a large outdoor kids play area and a large selection of shops pubs and restaurants.

Local Attractions

If you head northwards along the coast from Otway Lodge you’ll find one of the most spectacular drives in Ireland, the Knockalla Coast Road, which takes you to the small harbour at Portsalon - be sure to stop at Sarah’s bar and restaurant and savour the magnificent views. Portsalon has an 18 hole links course for the more adventurous golfer. If you travel about 2km further on you’ll find Ballydaheen Gardens. These formal gardens include a wide variety of native and foreign species and slope gently down to the dramatic sea caves known as the Seven Arches - a sight not to be missed.

Local Activities

Activities in the area include boat charter for pleasure and fishing trips at Rathmullan pier, pony trekking at the Golden Sands Equestrian Centre and hillwalking on the little country roads surrounding the cottage. Letterkenny, County Donegal’s main town, is 20 minutes by car and has a 5 screen cinema, public swimming pool, urban park, an Grianan Theatre and of course, a wide variety of shops.

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Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 7
• 1 x ground floor bedroom - double + single
• 2 x double bedrooms on upper floor - both ensuite
• ground floor bathroom with bath
• ground floor - entrance hall, open plan living/dining area
• bedroom, bathroom, lounge and sunroom
• main living area has natural stone open fireplace
• sunroom with panoramic sea views
• tv, video dvd
• fully fitted kitchen
• gas hob and electric oven
• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine, iron and ironing board
• outside clothes line
• wooden floors throughout the cottage
• 100 yards to lovely sandy beach
• 5 min. drive to shops, pubs etc
• bed linen provided free of charge
• oil fired central heating throughout
• patio area with patio furniture
• quiet and peaceful location
• superb sea views, overlooking golf course
• ample parking for 2 cars
• Rathmullan village - 4km
• Bord Failte Approved 4**** accommodation
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen of Otway Lodge is extra spacious and even has a separate utility room. A window to the front of the kitchen/dining area has panoramic views over the golf course and Lough Swilly.

• fully fitted kitchen

• gas hob and electric oven

• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher

• washing machine, iron and ironing board

• outside clothes line

  Living Room

The main living room of Otway Lodge has a natural stone open fireplace. Double doors lead through to the sunroom - both rooms have panoramic views over the golf course and Lough Swilly.

  Bedrooms

Both the upper floor bedrooms have wonderful views over the golf course and Lough Swilly.

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 7

• 1 x ground floor bedroom - double + single

• 2 x double bedrooms on upper floor - both ensuite

• ground floor bathroom with bath

  Sunroom

The sunroom of Otway Lodge is located just off the main living room and is perfect for enjoying the truly breathtaking views which encompass, golf course, Martello Tower, beach, Lough Swilly and the hills of Inishowen.
Its only a 5 min journey by car to Rathmullan village with is shops, pubs and restaurants - making Otway Lodge the perfect base for your family holiday in this beautiful part of north County Donegal.

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Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

What's Included

• linen
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

Availability Key

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