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Rosie's Cottage - Carndonagh

Rosie's Cottage is a family owned tradtional Irish thatched cottage located in the heart of the Inishowen Peninsula. Located on a quiet country lane (L5571) just off the main Malin Road, Rosie's Cottage is a peaceful, holiday retreat. The cottage has been recently renovated to a very high standard, while keeping the original character of the building.

The kitchen was resigned to include all mod cons but still keeps the "country kitchen" style with solid pine units, traditional dresser and a Belfast sink. The cottage still retains the original open fireplace and also has a pitched ceiling which is a common feature in traditional Irish thatched cottages.

Local amenities including supermarkets, pubs and restaurants are within walking distance of the cottage. Public transport is available throughout the peninsula when venturing a little further afield and we would be happy to advise you on the best ways of getting around the area.

The Garden

The garden area is secured by gates and there is also a gate separating the front and back of the cottage. Cars can be parked  in the driveway. There is a stream behind the cottage which runs into a pond. This feature makes Rosie's Cottage a unique, special location and is always a talking point for our visitors! Ducks are kept in the pond and can be seen diving in for a swim every morning.

Carndonagh

Carndonagh is the main town of northern Inishowen and is an important educational and shopping centre. The local area has been an ecclesiastical centre of note for many centuries. Best known of its historical and archaeological remains is the 7th century Donagh Cross, located along the western approach to the town. Not far away are the attractive small towns or villages of Malin and Culdaff. Malin is a past winner of the title of Ireland’s tidiest town. Culdaff is the birthplace, in 1690, of the playwright Charles Macklin.

Local Activities and Attractions

• 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

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• traditional thatched cottage
• 2 bedrooms to sleep 5
• bedroom 1: spacious double bedroom with storage
• bedroom 2: bunk beds plus a single bed, with storage
• shower room with electric shower, toilet and handbasin
• double bedroom has a wood burning stove
• both bedrooms have views onto the front garden
• living area with open fireplace
• pitched ceiling which is a common feature in traditional Irish thatched cottages
• tv, dvd and cd/radio
• country style kitchen with solid pine units and open fireplace
• traditional dresser and a Belfast sink
• kitchen table with seating for 4
• microwave, fridge with ice box
• washing machine
• iron and ironing board
• garden to front and rear
• stream behind the cottage which runs into a duck pond
• located on a quiet country lane just off the main Malin Road
• 0.5km to the village with supermarkets, restaurants and pubs
• 15 min walk to the historical Carndonagh Cross
• 10 min drive to the blue flag Culdaff beach (with playground and suitable for surfers)
• 10 min drive to the renowned Ballyliffin Golf Club
• 18km to Malin Head
• 45 minute drive to Derry city (UK city of culture 2013)
• sorry, as the cottage is located next to a farm with ducks and chickens pets are not allowed

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen was resigned to include all mod cons but still keeps the country style with solid pine units, traditional dresser and a Belfast sink.

  Living Area

The main living area of the cottage still retains the original open fireplace and also has a pitched ceiling which is a common feature in traditional Irish thatched cottages.

  Bedrooms

The cottage has 2 bedrooms and can sleep up to 5. Both bedrooms have views onto the front garden
Bedroom 1: spacious double bedroom with storage and wood burning stove
Bedroom 2: bunk beds plus a single bed, with storage

  Shower Room

The shower room is located next to the bedrooms and has electric shower, toilet and handbasin.

  Garden

The garden area is secured by gates and there is also a gate separating the front and back of the cottage. Cars can be parked in the driveway. There is a stream behind the cottage which runs into a pond. This feature makes our thatched cottage a unique, special location and is always a talking point for our visitors! Ducks are kept in the pond and can be seen diving in for a swim every morning.

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

• bed linen and towels
• electricity

What's Not Included

• central heating is metered extra

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