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Shannagh Cottage - Laghy, Donegal Town

The cottage is set well back from the road on an elevation, overlooking soft rolling green hills, with many patches of purples and pinks from blooming rhododendron, adding a splash of colour to the many shades of green. - In June.

The cottage is a tastefully decorated three bedroom dwelling that can sleep up to eight adults. Each bedroom has a double bed, and there is also a double sleeper couch in the lounge.

A large fully fitted kitchen shares an open space with the dining room, and has a table with seating for six. Ablutions consist of a main bathroom, an en-suite, and a separate toilet next to the utility room.

The lounge has the traditional open fireplace, is furnished with two large sofas, and has A TV with DVD. There is also a separate flat screen TV available in each bedroom.

The perimeter of the property is fenced and surrounded by trees and shrubbery, with a large parking area to the side and front of the cottage. Most of the property is covered by a well kept lawn, with flower beds to the side and front, and the area is safe for children.

Situated some 6km east of the village of Laghy, and not far from Donegal Town, the cottage is well situated as a touring base for southern Donegal and surroundings.

Some local attractions

Lough Derg, which is about 10km as the crow flies, is one of the oldest places of pilgrimage in the Christian World.
While Lough Derg has been renowned as a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years, and is more commonly associated with penance and purgatory, pilgrims are more conscious these days of the spiritual atmosphere of the Island. In todays noisy and hectic world, people appreciate a haven of peace and tranquil.

Lough Eske, lies to the north, a beautiful ruined historical castle is now being renovated to a luxury hotel. Donegal is one of Ireland’s primary angling areas with many centres for salmon, sea and brown trout fishing, Lough Eske is one of the finest fishing loughs in the country.

Donegal Town  is the centre of activity for South Donegal. The town centre, the Diamond is where the Killybegs, Ballyshannon and Ballybofey roads converge and it is here that you are likely to meet almost anybody, usually with a smile on their face and a few ready words. The town dates back to Viking times when a fortress was established at the mouth of the river Eske. It is thought that this gave the town and ultimately the county its name, Dun na nGall, meaning Fort of the Foreigners. It could also have been the earliest account of our reputation for hospitality .

Donegal Craft Village is only 1km south of Donegal Town and features innovative Irish craft including paintings, jewellery and ironmongery. Also the world famous Magee Tweed shop is located in the center of town.

Donegal Castle stands beside The Diamond overlooking the River Eske. Guided historical tours of Donegal Town take in the ruins of Donegal Abbey. The Waterbus is a great way of seeing the natural beauty of the area, touring the picturesque bay area during the summer months.

Murvagh Beach Blue Flag is situated on the south coast of Donegal and is located off the N15 south of Donegal town.
An extensive sandy beach, it is calm and sheltered. The extensive dune system in this area is a designated Special Area of Conservation.
The beach is lifeguarded from June 22- August 30 daily from 1230-1900 hrs.
Donegal Golf Club is on the Murvagh peninsula in Donegal Bay, hence it is generally known as Murvagh. The links is isolated from the outside world by a forest of evergreens washed on one side by the great Atlantic Ocean and by Donegal Bay on the others. It has a panoramic view of the Bluestack Mountains and the beach that runs along the Atlantic border is one of the finest in Ireland. see image on right.

Rossnowlagh - The Heavenly Cove is regarded by many as the most scenic and dramatic beach in the whole of the Northwest. The beach has fantastic views of the Donegal Bay coastline including Slieve League the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Set in a 4km crescent of golden sand with the sparkle of shimmering waves breaking on the beach, it is popular for all kinds of watersports, board sailing, surfing and water skiing. The magnificent beach provides ideal conditions for safe bathing with lifeguard patrols, walking, jogging and the invigorating fresh sea air. Close by, the Donegal Historical Society Museum is housed in the Franciscan Friary and is well worth a visit.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• main living area has open fireplace
• tv, dvd, stereo-cd-radio and 3 flat-screen tvs for each bedroom
• fully fitted kitchen
• ceramic electric hob and oven
• microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine, tumble dryer
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• solid wooden floors-tiles in utility areas
• patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• 10min drive to lovely sandy beach
• 10 min. to shops, pub etc in Laghy
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• Walls Cottage Pub just down the road, 5 min walk

Living Space

  Kitchen and Dining Area

The kitchen and the dining room, form a large open area, which is brought together by the floor tiles.
The large fully fitted kitchen, has modern storage units with integrated appliances, which include an electric ceramic hob and oven, dishwasher and fridge freezer.
A separate utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer, and the microwave oven. There is also an iron and ironing board. The dining room has a table with seating for six, and pleasant views from the front windows.

  Living Room

The living room has solid wood floors,a traditional open fireplace, and two-seat and three-seat sofas, with one that can covert to a sleeper couch for two, if required.
Lovely views from the bay window towards the front.
A TV with DVD player is provided for entertainment.
There are also separate flat-screen TVs for each bedroom.

  Bedrooms

Three bedrooms each have double beds to sleep six people.
There is also a sleeper couch in the living room for an additional two people, if required.
The master bedroom has an en-suite, and built-in wardrobes.
Each bedroom has a flat screen TV.

  Bathrooms

The main bathroom has a bath, basin, toilet, and a separate shower.
The en-suite has basin, toilet and a separate shower.
There is a separate toilet and basin off the utility room.

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
• towels - but not beach towels

What's Not Included

• beach towels

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