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Rosshead Cottage - Glengad

Ross Head Cottage is a large, spacious newly built bungalow style cottage situated on an elevation in the  Glengad area of the  spectacular Inishowen Peninsula, it has superb, views of the sea, and looking east, Culdaff Beach and the cliffs of Kinnegoe Bay are prominent. On clear days, the the islands of Jura and Islay off the coast of Scotland become visible.

Local Activities

About 15km away to the west, a short drive gets one to Irelands most northerly point at Malin Head. Further south into the peninsula, lie the towns of Carndonagh, Ballyliffin and Clonmany. The famous Ballyliffin Golf Club, with its old and new links would satisfy any golf enthusiast. In the same area, The Isle of Doagh Visitor Centre, with its outdoor museum of a replica 'famine village' set in 1840's Ireland is not to be missed. In late November and December, the centre transforms into 'Santa's Grotto' and is extremely popular with both young and old.

Local Sights

An early Christian 7th century stone cross is displayed in Carndonagh, and near Clonmany, the magnificent Glenevin Waterfall - which reveals itself after a pleasant walk through the nearby woodland. At the southern end of the peninsula, the 'Griannan of Aileach' a well preserved ancient stone ring fort looks out over the summit of a hill from which at least 4 counties are visible towards the south. To the north, one can see Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle and the city of Derry to the east.

A trip to the historical city of Derry is also recommended; - shopping, museums, cinema, theatre, historical buildings, restaurants, pubs, hotels and much more.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 8
• a. double bed, en-suite and walk-in wardrobe
• b. bunk-bed with double lower & single upper
• c. bunk-bed with double lower & single upper
• d. double bed
• a. bathroom with bath, shower, toilet & basin
• b. en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet & basin
• c. separate toilet & basin between kitchen & utility
• main living area has fireplace with unique stove
• tv, dvd, surround sound system in living room
• tv & video in kitchen
• fully fitted kitchen, wood units, polished granite worktop
• gas hob and electric oven & Stanley solid fuel stove
• microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine, tumble dryer in utility room
• iron and ironing board
• wooden floors throughout the cottage
• tiled kitchen floors
• bed linen provided free of charge
• oil fired central heating included
• table football game
• 4km to lovely sandy beach at Culdaff
• 6km to Malin, for shops, pub hotel etc.
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking

Living Space

  Kitchen

The large fully fitted kitchen and dining area:- Wood units, polished granite work top, polished stone tile floors. A gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, and microwave. The kitchen has lovely sea views from its front window, and also has an old traditional Stanley solid fuel stove, a TV & video and a comfortable leather couch.  Leading off from the kitchen, is a separate utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities. A toilet and washbasin are in another, adjacent room.

  Living Room

The large and spacious living room, comfortably furnished with practical, leather bound couches. Warmth is provided by oil fired central heating or a unique stove positioned in the fireplace. Entertainment in the form of TV, DVD/CD with surround-sound. A Table Football Game is also provided, and can be found in the hallway.  Spectacular sea views from the windows.

  Bedrooms

There are 4 bedrooms with enough space to sleep up to 8 people.

• The master bedroom (with its antique mariners globe) has a double bed, an en-suite bathroom and a large walk-in wardrobe.

• 2 bedrooms each have bunk beds with a double bed below and a single bed above.

• The 4th bedroom has a double bed.

All bedrooms have wardrobes, chest of drawers etc;- plenty of storage space.

Bathrooms;

• A large main bathroom with bath, separate shower, toilet & basin.

• An en-suite with shower, toilet, & basin.

• A separate toilet & basin off the kitchen.

  Sea Views

Ross Head Cottage has an amazing sea view frontage, the house is positioned facing in an easterly direction, with the cliffs of Kinnegoe Bay and the beach at Culdaff, visible to the right.  Nearby is the Portaleen Pier fishing harbour, Glengad, Inishowen, 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

• bed linen and towels
• electricity
• central heating

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