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Sandymount Cottage - Buncrana

This delightful cottage is situated in the enclosed and quiet Sandymount development, in Ludden - just south of Buncrana.

The cottage is a semi-detached dwelling with three bedrooms to sleep six, a fully fitted kitchen, a lounge, and a main bathroom and shower room. It is  fully insulated and double glazed, with oil fired central heating for the cold winter months, - making the cottage a comfortable home from home. Outside, the front has a neatly trimmed patch of lawn, while to the rear, there is a secure, fully fenced yard, with a patio area which can serve as a childrens play area when entertaining guests. A separate lock-up garage can keep a second car safe when away on an extended trip, or used for storage.

The cottage is within a two to three minute walk from.
The Harbour Inn Hotel, - which has a good restaurant and bar.
A nearby garage shop, where provisions can be bought.
The beach known as the White Strand - just across the road.
A little further away, golf enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that the North West Golf Club is only a 3 minute drive to the south, - and to the north, The Inishowen Gateway Hotel and Buncrana.

Buncrana is the largest town on the Inishowen peninsula, and is situated on the eastern shores of Lough Swilly, a long , narrow fjord like strip of water extending some 40Km south from its entrance to the North Atlantic between Fanad and Dunaff Heads. It is also known as the Lake of Shadows, because of the way changing weather affects the light reflecting off the waters.

Local Amenities

The town has a good infrastructure, and includes 3 hotels 17 pubs, 4 supermarkets, 4 schools, a childrens play area, a cinema, 3 banks, places of worship, and many other shops and service providers.

There are a number of sports and recreation facilities including.
The North West Golf Club at Lisfannon.
An indoor swimming pool with gym and sauna
There is a yacht marina at Fahan.
In the summer months, a ferry service operates from the pier, crossing the Swilly to Rathmullan, a convenient way of beginning a tour of west Donegal.

Surrounding Area

The Grianan of Aileach is a group of historic monuments in County Donegal built on the hill of Grianán which is 244 metres high. The main monument is that of an Iron Age stone fortress. This important historical site was a centre of culture and politics during the rule of early Irish chieftains. A short drive from Sandymount Cottage takes you to the hilltop beside the Grianan - enjoy the panoramic views of Lough Foyle and Swilly before entering the rath itself.

Locally, there are lovely walks along the shoreline and in the surrounding hills, with the White Strand, and a Blue Flag Beach at Lisfannon to the south, while along the northern shore, a paved pathway will take you from Castle bridge, past Vaughan House and ODohertys Keep, onto Neds Point, Porthaw Beach and finally Stragill Beach. Admire beautiful coastal scenery along the way, with benches laid out at intervals along the path, where you can catch your breath and enjoy the views, or maybe watch the sunset. After Stragill the path ends, and at this point you may want to turn around. if you are really fit you can continue on to Linsfort and Dunree

A shorter walk takes one through the lovely Swan Park, which follows the Crana River along a wooded path, from Castle Bridge to the road bridge. A little further along the river, is the Tullyarvan Mill, a renovated 19th century grain mill, which now hosts art exhibitions, music festivals, concerts, plays, and provides a venue for private functions and conferences. It also has a 52 bed hostel.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 6
• 2 bathrooms
• main living area has open electric fireplace
• tv with free-view satellite reception, cd-stereo, dvd
• fully fitted kitchen
• gas hob and electric oven
• microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• 200M to lovely sandy beach
• 3 min walk to nearest shop, restaurant and pub.
• quiet location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking in drive, secure parking in garage
• sorry no pets except Guide Dogs for the Blind

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen is fully fitted, includes a gas hob and electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, iron and ironing board, kettle, toaster and essential crockery, cutlery and cookware.
The dining table has seating for six.
There is also an outside clothes line.

  Living Room

A welcoming lounge, comfortable seating, carpeted floor, and glazed doors allowing access to the kitchen. The fireplace has an electric heater, and there is a TV with free-view SKY reception, a DVD and a CD-radio-stereo

  3 Bedrooms

The three bedrooms sleep up to 6.
Two bedrooms each have a double bed, and one bedroom has two single bunk-beds and a cot. The upper bunk is only suitable for children.

  2 Bathrooms

The main bathroom is upstairs, and includes a bath, basin, toilet and a separate electric shower.
A shower room can be found downstairs, which has a separate shower, basin and toilet.

Tariff

Booking Details

Non-refundable booking deposit of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

What's Included

• bed linen
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• Towels

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