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Colbha Cottage - Portsalon

Are you in need of an escape from the hassle of everyday life? Want to get away from it all and enjoy a well earned break in tranquil surroundings? Then Colbha Cottage provides an ideal haven allowing the holidaymaker to relax and take it easy. The cottage is situated at Knockalla, near Portsalon in County Donegal, Ireland. It is the perfect base for anyone wishing to explore the famous Fanad Peninsula. Only 500 yds from a superb blue-flag beach and a mile from Portsalon which has an excellent golf course and quaint harbour with a small restaurant and spirit-grocers.

Colbha Cottage takes its name from the nearby mountain and is situated at the foot of the Knockalla Mountains in a small private development offering the holidaymaker comfort and tranquillity. From the conservatory at the rear you can gaze eastwards across Ballymastocker Bay towards the Inishowen Peninsula or northwards towards Portsalon Harbour and the hills that lie behind. To the south the Knockalla Mountains tower imposingly above providing a constantly changing tapestry of colour in the ever-changing light.

Local Attractions

Only 500 yards from the cottage is a magnificent blue-flag beach shown in the picture. It is safe for bathing and even in the height of summer is never crowded. Just a mile away, immediately adjacent to Portsalon Harbour, is the golf club which welcomes visitors and offers a challenging 18-hole links course. At the harbour you will find a small restaurant providing a range of dishes that are competitively priced and should satisfy even the hungriest of holidaymakers.

The Harbour also has a quaint spirit-grocers (a legacy of rural Ireland left over from many years ago) where customers can still buy sweets and basic provisions at one end of the counter and quench their thirst at the other end!

Surrounding Area

If you don’t mind travelling there are several hotels and restaurants in the surrounding towns of Rathmullan (from where the "Flight of the Earls" took place in 1607), Kerrykeel, Milford and Ramelton. Sea fishing is possible from the rocks all around the peninsula and at Rathmullan Harbour. During the summer months it is sometimes possible to charter a small boat for fishing in Lough Swilly. Why not explore the area and enjoy the superb views that lie around almost every corner as you drive along the normally quite country roads

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 7
• 1 double (ground floor bedroom), 1 twin + single, including 2 futons
• 1 bathroom and 1 shower room
• linen provided
• dining area with seating for 6
• living room - open fireplace - leather furniture
• fridge-freezer and microwave
• washing machine
• gas fired tumble dryer
• gas fired central heating
• electricity included
• tv and dvd
• video and radio/cassette
• conservatory and paved patio
• barbecue, 0.5 acre garden, garden furniture
• ample parking for 4 cars
• close to Portsalon Golf Club
• sorry, no pets
• Failte Ireland approved accommodation

Living Space

  Kitchen

Portsalon Cottage kitchen has lovely views to the sea

  Living Room

The Living room has an open fireplace and French doors leading to conservatory

  Conservatory

This is the perfect place to unwind with views of the sea

  Ballymastocker Bay

Ballymastocker Bay - one of Irelands finest and only 500 yds from Colbha Cottage

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit of euro100 per week - with full price to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period - deposit will be returned prior to departure

• 50 euro weekly discount on all bookings made before the end of June.

• Minimum stay - 1 week

• Special rates for 2 week bookings

What's Included

• linen
• towels
• electricity
• gas fired central heating

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