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Siciley's Cottage - Greencastle

Located on an elevated site overlooking Kinnagoe Bay and the headlands of north Inishowen, Sicley’s has arguably the  finest sea views of any cottage along Ireland’s north coast.

Built on the site of an older group of houses, this magnificent holiday rental extends to 3,000 sq. ft. of living space and due to its elongated shape all rooms but one have truly panoramic views encompassing the ocean, steep wooded cliffs and a small sandy cove.

The house is located on a working family farm, so you can benefit of the owners local knowledge as well as enjoying a real turf fire. To the northern end there is a sunroom with spectacular views and the main dining area has a dramatic cathedral style ceiling and feature staircase. If you’re looking for somewhere a little bit special for your holiday in Donegal, Sicley’s Cottage, Kinnagoe Bay, should certainly be on your shortlist.

The spectacular golden sands of Kinnagoe Bay and its dramatic setting make it a real hidden gem of County Donegal. On a clear day it is possible to get a view of the coast of Scotland from the headlands above the sandy cove

The bay is also the final resting place for one of the ill-fated galleons of the Spanish Armada (La Trinidad Valencera) sunk in terrible storms in 1588. A plaque near the beach commemorates this event. You can see the recovered cannon in Derry City Museum and the bell from the ship was taken to a church in Carndonagh and is still in use today.

Nearest Villages: Greencastle 8km, Culdaff 10km
Golf Courses at: Greencastle, Ballyliffin and Redcastle
Distance details: 8km from Magilligan / Greencastle Ferry, 9km from seaside resort of Moville

Some Nearby attractions:

°          Local beaches (Shrove, Kinnagoe Bay, Culdaff, Five Fingers Strand)

°          Leisureland Indoor Fun Park at Redcastle. (15km)

°          Shopping in Derry City (40min drive)

°          Golfing and Pitch & Putt

°          Live Music (Moville, Greencastle, Culdaff)

°          Millennium Forum Theatre – Derry

°          Seafood at the Greencastle Pier

°          Many festivals during the Summer.

°          Greencastle Maritime Museum

°          Close proximity to Derry and Northern Ireland via Greencastle-Magilligan Ferry service

°          Sea and River Angling

°          Hill Walking

°          Coastal Walks (Shore Path-Greencastle, Moville)

°          Scenic Tours of Inishowen 100 and Causeway Coastline

°          The Cairn Visitors Centre

°          Doagh Island Famine Village 

°          Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point 

°          Dunree Fort and military museum near Buncrana.

Useful Links:

http://www.welovedonegal.com/kinnagoe-bay.html

www.visitinishowen.com

http://www.movilleinishowen.com 

www.foylefestival.com

www.donegalhistory.com

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 9
• 1 x double bedroom on ground floor with panoramic sea views
• 1 x double bedroom on ground floor with panoramic sea views
• 1 x double bedroom on ground floor to rear of house
• 1 x double + single ensuite on upper floor, panoramic sea views
• shower room adjacent to bedrooms on ground floor
• Upper floor bedroom is ensuite with bath and shower
• main living area has open fireplace
• solid oak floor and panoramic sea views
• tv, cd/stereo, dvd
• large sunroom with spectacular sea views
• fully fitted kitchen with solid fuel stove (turf provided)
• breakfast table and chairs
• panoramic sea views from kitchen windows
• spacious dining area with high ceiling and sea views
• gas hob and electric oven
• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine, tumble dryer
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair and stairgate by request
• bed linen and towels provided
• solid fuel provided for stove and open fire
• patio area with outdoor furniture
• overlooking lovely sandy beach of Kinnagoe Bay
• 10 drive to shops, pub etc in Greencastle
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• garage with electric doors for storage
• ample parking
• sorry, no pets

Living Space

  Kitchen

Both the kitchen and dining areas have spectacular views over the bay and the sandy cove below. The dining area has a high vaulted ceiling lending a dramatic air to the space. The kitchen features a solid fuel burning stove with red brick surround.

fully fitted kitchen with solid fuel stove (turf provided)
breakfast table and chairs in kitchen
panoramic sea views from kitchen windows
separate dining area with high ceiling and sea views
gas hob and electric oven
microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
washing machine, tumble dryer

  Living Area

Due to its elongated shape, most rooms of Sicileys have spectacular sea views with perhaps the finest views to be had from the sun room at one end of the building. Look out over the Atlantic Ocean, the rugged headlands and sandy coves and savour the unique visual delights of this wonderful holiday rental. The Bay below the cottage is the final resting place for one of the ill-fated galleons of the Spanish Armada (La Trinidad Valencera) sunk in terrible storms in 1588.

The living room features an open fireplace, solid oak flooring, leather furniture and is equipped with tv and dvd. The windows have lovely views over Kinnagoe Bay towards the headland known locally as The Dutchman.

  Bedrooms

The cottage has 4 bedrooms. 3 are located on the ground floor and 2 have spectacular views over the Bay below. The 3rd ground floor bedroom is located to the rear of the house. These 3 bedrooms share a shower room. The largest bedroom, with a double and single, is located on the upper level and has its own bathroom with whirlpool bath and separate shower.

4 bedrooms to sleep 9
1 x double bedroom on ground floor with panoramic sea views
1 x double bedroom on ground floor with panoramic sea views
1 x double bedroom on ground floor to rear of house
1 x double + single ensuite on upper floor floor, panoramic sea views
shower room adjacent to bedrooms on ground floor
Upper floor bedroom is ensuite with whirlpool bath and separate shower enclosure

  Shower Room

The 3 bedrooms on the ground floor share a shower room while the fourth bedroom, located on the upper floor has its own bathroom with whirlpool bath and separate shower enclosure In addition there is a ground floor toilet located close to the kitchen and living areas.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.
€200 security deposit to be refunded after house has been inspected prior to departure.

• check in 5pm, check out 11am

• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

What's Included

• linen
• towels
• electricity
• turf for open fire & stove

What's Not Included

Central heating is metered and payable on units used

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