This comfortable fully
equipped 3 bedroom holiday home is located in the centre of
Ballyliffin village towards the northern tip of the Inishowen peninsula
- one of the most scenic areas of County Donegal. The village has a
wonderful sandy beach and the Atlantic waves make it suitable for
surfing.
The nearby Ballyliffin Golf Club, with
its marvellous contoured fairways, is a course that adds new meaning to
the phrase ‘a natural golf links'. The links courses at Ballyliffin
have received the highest accolades from top golfers. Nick Faldo described
the course as "the most natural golf links... a hidden gem."
Fred Daly described it as "a real Jewel." And Ireland's Ryder
Cup players Darren Clarke and Ronan Rafferty have tested and approved
it. In fact, the north coast of Ireland can now boast several links
courses on a par with Royal Portrush, making this a mecca for golf
enthusiasts.
The Inishowen Peninsula, wherein Ballyliffin is situated,
stretches between Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly, to reach Ireland's most
northerly point at Malin Head. The drive round this expansive
peninsula is spectacular with fine views of mountains and sea. The
numerous lakes and rivers provide good game and coarse fishing. Just
2 miles away is the beautiful Glenevin Waterfall with its walks
and picnic area. Buncrana with it's comprehensive range of shops
is accessible in about 20 minutes.
Nearby activities include: Golf, Pitch &
Putt, Doagh Island Visitors Centre, Quad Trekking, Pony Trekking,
Nature Walks, Sandy Beaches, Fishing, Photography and Bird and Wildlife
Observations.
The Doagh Visitor Centre (10 min drive) provides a great
variety of exhibitions telling the story of Famine, Fear and Eviction.
It is also a place where the customs, traditions and history of the
people of Inishowen are preserved in a permanent way. The scenes include
a Mass Rock, Presbyterian Meeting House and Orange Hall.
A special Christmas in Ballyliffin
Make someone's dream cone true this Christmas - visit Donegal's Lapland,
just outside Ballyliffin village. At Santa's Island you will hear
the Story of Christmas told by one of Santa's elf's, followed by Santa
arriving down the chimney with presents. After the presents are
distributed you will have time to visit Santa's home and have a peek at
the elves bedroom before personally placing your Christmas order in
Santa's office...

Ballyliffin Golf Clubhouse