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Teach Bealtaine - Gortahork

Teach Bealtaine is located in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht, in the townland of Bealtaine, just outside the village of Gortahork and approximately 6km from Falcarragh town. The house is ideally situated to explore the beautiful north-west Donegal area.

The house sits on a private location away from the road and has great views of Mount Errigal and Tory Island. The elevated site allows for stunning panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. This countryside is ideal terrain for the keen hillwalker or cyclist. Lovers of the Irish language can also feel at home by immersing themselves in the music, language and traditions of the North West Donegal Gaeltacht.

The holiday home has three large double bedrooms to sleep 6 comfortably. The ensuite master bedroom is on the ground floor and the 2 upstairs bedrooms have a shared family bathroom. There is a fully-equipped kitchen and dining area leading to a sunroom and large garden. There is a large sitting room with tv, dvd and cd player and an open fireplace.

A Relaxing Base to Explore North West Donegal

The house is situated within a short walking distance of the renowned Teach Ruairi’s traditional pub, which also houses an Indian restaurant and pizzeria. The Ostan Loch Altan Hotel in Gortahork also provides a wide selection of good food and entertainment while Teach Billy’s bar serves the best pint in Ireland.

Nearby Falcarragh has a wide selection of bars and eateries. The popular Falcarragh festival takes place annually on the third week of July.

There are lots of places to visit within a short driving distance of the holiday home.  There are fabulous beaches at Falcarragh and at Magheroarty (7km) – both beaches are popular for surfing – including kite and wind surfing.  At Falcarragh there is a scenic 9 hole golf course while at Magheroarty pier there is a regular ferry service to Tory Island during the holiday season.

Glenveagh National Park

The majestic Glenveagh National Park in the heart of the Donegal Highlands is just over 20km away. This park contains a quaint Scottish style Castle, visitor centre, wonderful gardens and 16,000 hectares of mountains, glens and lakes. Just 12km from the holiday home is the beautifully situated Dunlewey Center. 

This cultural and family activity centre is on the shores of Dunlewy Lough and has Mount Errigal as an imposing backdrop. Facilities at centre include weaving displays, craft shop, restaurant, boat trips, lakeside walks and indoor and outdoor play areas. 

There are regular traditional music sessions throughout the holiday season as well as concerts by national and international artists. At the far end of Dunlewey Lough is the hautingly beautiful Poison Glen.

For a day trip Letterkenny town is a popular destination. This  vibrant modern town has a 5 screen cinema, indoor play centres, a karting centre, a superb modern leisure centre, two landscaped urban parks with playgrounds, An Grianan Theatre, the Regional Cultural Centre, the Donegal County Museum, a golf course and a wide variety of shopping and restaurants

Teach Bealtaine is also a tranquil base to explore a major section of Donegal's Wild Atlantic Way that stretches from the dramatic Horn Head Peninsula at Dunfanaghy to Bloody Foreland and onto the rugged Gweedore coastline with its many beaches and small harbours.

A céad míle fáilte awaits the visitor at Teach Bealtaine

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 6 (1 ensuite)
• large bathroom with shower and bath on the first floor
• spacious living room with sea views
• open fireplace, lcd tv with sky freeview
• double french doors to kitchen and dining area
• bright and spacious kitchen with dining area
• stylish modern kitchen units
• gas hob, electric oven, microwave,
• dishwasher, fridge freezer
• dining area has table and 6 chairs
• glass patio doors to sunroom
• sunroom enjoys lovely views, CD player
• patio doors from sunroom lead out to the garden
• separate utility room with washing machine
• iron and ironing board, outside clothes line
• enclosed gardens surrounding the house
• patio area
• 2km to Gortahork
• 6km to Falcarragh
• 7km to Magheroarty
• Oil, Electricity & gas included
• Non-smoking
• No Pets

Living Space

  Kitchen

The holiday home has a bright and spacious kitchen with a separate dining area. The kitchen has stylish modern fitted units. Appliances available include gas hob, electric oven, combination microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The dining area has an elegant table and 6 chairs.

A washing machine is housed in a separate utility room.

  Living Room

The holiday home has a large living room that enjoys sea views. The room is comfortably furnished and has an open fireplace. For home entertainment there is a tv and dvd player. There are DVDs and books available. Double french doors lead to the kitchen and dining area

  Sun Room

Double glass doors lead from the kitchen and dining area into the sunroom. This relaxing room is comfortably furnished. CD player. Patio doors in turn lead out to the enclosed garden.

  Bedrooms

The accommodation make-up in the holiday home is as follows:-

• Bedroom 1: Ground floor ensuite, double bed, sea views, TV.
• Bedroom 2: King size bed, sea/mountain views.
• Bedroom 3: King size bed, sea/mountain views
• Travel cot available upon request

There is a large bathroom with shower and bath between the two upstairs bedrooms.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid four weeks prior to the letting period.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am
• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

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What's Included

• bed linen
• Oil fired central heating
• Electric & Gas

What's Not Included

• towels

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