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St. Anthony's - Ardara

A Céad Míle Fáilte awaits you at this neatly presented traditional cottage located on the outskirts of the heritage town of Ardara. This approved cottage is furnished and equipped to a very high standard and is pleasantly decorated. The master bedroom is en-suite and there is also a separate bathroom with shower.

The living room is spacious and the glow of the open fire creates a very cosy atmosphere and entices you to sit back and relax and view the varied scenery of the ever changing mountains and sea from the living room window. The holiday home is ideal for families as there is a safe children’s play area with gates and also a babysitting service.

Please enquire about our other holiday home

If St Anthony's is booked we also have Pine Cottage. This delightful 3 star self-catering cottage is situated 0.5 km (5 minutes walk) from the vibrant and attractive heritage village of Ardara. Pine cottage has 2 bedrooms to sleep up to 5 and is furnished and equipped to a very high standard and provide for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

The town is surrounded by glorious coastal and mountain scenery - from the windswept Loughros Point to the spectacular sea cliffs at Slieve League and from the majestic Blue Stack Mountains to the beautiful beaches at Narin, Maghery and Fintra. The region boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in South-west Donegal.

Ardara

Ardara and the surrounding area is very popular with visitors who return each year to relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of this wonderful part of Donegal. It offers the walking enthusiast the opportunity to discover one of the few remaining unspoiled landscapes in Europe. Whether by following way-marked (signposted) routes or simply your instinct, the visitor can explore a region that is truly breathtaking in its beauty and splendour. For the golfing enthusiast the delightful 18 hole golf course at Narin and Portnoo is just over 5 km away and for the amateur golfer there is an 18 hole Pitch ‘n Putt course at Sandfield.

The angler is spoilt for choice with a variety of great fishing spots along the coastline. The Owenea River is one of the best salmon and sea-trout rivers and is situated just north of Ardara. Horse-riding is available at Castleview farm, Loughros Point, so why not breathe in the crystal clear air of Donegal as you go trekking on horseback along quiet highways and byways. It is a perfect way to unwind, relax and forget the hectic lifestyle that many of us endure these days.

Ardara Town itself is a traditional centre for weaving and knitwear production. Its historical importance has been recognised in the granting of Heritage status to the town. The visitor will find a number of excellent restaurants in the locality as well as friendly pubs – several of which feature traditional music sessions.

Ardara also hosts a number of festivals and other organised events throughout the year catering for almost every taste. These include a Bluegrass Festival, the Ardara Agriculture Show, the Cup O’Tae Festival, the Donegal Harvest Rally, an International Walking Festival - and weekends for traditional dancing and match-making.

Local Activities and Attractions

• Golf at Narin & Portnoo Golf Club

• Visit some of the many ancient monuments in the locality including Lough Doon Ring Fort, the Kilclooney Dolmen, and  Ardara Fort at Hillhead.

• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk. There are 2 Waymarked Ways in the locality  - The Bluestack Way and Slí Colmcille

• Explore the Sheskin More Nature Reserve

• Visit the Ardara Heritage Centre - this centre has a exhibition on the history of Donegal tweed since the 19th Century using text, photography, artifacts, audio visual displays and demonstrations

• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep

• Visit Glenveagh National Park, with 16,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, wood and bogs. Glenveagh contains the largest red deer population in Europe.  Within the National Park Glenveagh Castle and gardens are well worth a visit on their own

• Enjoy some of the local beauty spots - the Glengesh Pass, Maghera Caves, Loughros Point and the Assaranca Waterfalls

• Take a trip on the Fintown Railway - the only working railway in County Donegal which runs along the shores of  the stunning Lough Finn.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 6
• bathroom with bath and separate shower
• main living area has open fireplace
• tv, dvd
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric cooker
• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine, tumble dryer
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair available by request
• patio area with outdoor furniture
• large private site
• 5 min walk to shops, pub etc in Ardara
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• owner lives nearby
• ample parking
• Pet friendly

Living Space

  Kitchen

Fully fitted kitchen with electric hob and oven.
- microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
- washing machine, tumble dryer in separate utility room
- outside clothes line, iron and ironing board

  Living Room

The living room features an open fireplace, comfortable leather suite and is equipped with television and dvd.

Ardara and the surrounding area is very popular with visitors who return each year to relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of this wonderful part of Donegal. The town is surrounded by glorious coastal and mountain scenery - from the windswept Loughros Point to the spectacular sea cliffs at Slieve League and from the majestic Blue Stack Mountains to the beautiful beaches at  Narin, Maghery and Fintra. The delightful Narin and Portnoo Golf course is just over 5km away.

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6 people.
- 1 x double ensuite
- 1 x double bedroom
- 1 x twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath and separate shower

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro 100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

Deposit can be paid by cheque or lodged to my Bank Account.

Address to send cheque:  Joseph & Meabh Gallagher, Portnoo Road, Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland.

- check in 4pm, check out 10am
- rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

What's Included

• Bed linen
• Cot and highchair

What's Not Included

• towels

• electricity and central heating (charged by meter readings on arrival and departure)