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Tearmann Cottage - Downings

The house is located just over 1 mile from the fishing village of Downings and 5 minute drive from the highly commended links courses of Rosapenna Golf Club. Downings harbour has an excellent user-friendly slipway for all those leisure craft – water sport activities (jet-skiing, wind- surfing, diving, dinghy’s and boats ).

The area has many “after activities” traditional pubs. One such is the areas friendly & popular harbour bar, Downings with its magnificent decked views of the surrounding beaches, harbour & head lands. It’s worth dropping in, to see the views and the charm of the bar........ even if its only for a coke !

We hope this gives you an idea of how we see and feel about this home. Should You Decide To Choose This Property For Your Breakaway, We Have No Doubt You Will Find It An Excellent Base For A Very Special Holiday.

“Tearmann” is on a 1.5 acre site with large lawns suitable for outdoor activities for kids & adults eg:: pitch your tent, fun & games, bbq’s – additional grounds are available for those who wish to arrange to bring a pony or horses for that equestrian/beach hack holiday. (by prior arrangement)

Nearest village: Downings, just over 1 mile
Beach: Tra na Rosann (surf), Marble Hill strand, Tramore and Tra-Beg (family fun) - 5 mins to 15 mins
Golf: Rosapenna links courses (5 min drive) - highly commended.

Activity Days

Horse riding: Carrigart, Dunfanaghy and Dunlewey riding stables.
Harbour and coastline: fish the Atlantic
Boating: leisure and fishing.
Swimming pool and gym: Magherabeg Leisure Centre (5 mins)
Kidz kingdom: soft play centre at Magherabeg Leisure Centre (5 mins)
Jet-ski: plenty of enclosed head land water.
Diving: Armada & ww2 wrecks - Mevagh Dive Centre (5 mins)
Walking: country roads along Atlantic Drive - a must for the photo album.
Cycling: if its a family cycle or an hour out to clear the mind, its worth bringing the bikes!
Watersports: Jaws Water Sport School and Narossa Water Sport School

Days Out

Glenveagh National Park - well worth the time - 30 mins.
Ards Forest Park - take a picnic family day - 25 mins.
Dunlewey Visitors Centre - the kids will enjoy this one - 40 mins
Tory Island by Ferry - meet The King Of Tory “Patsy Dan“
Arranmore Island by ferry - a full day out

Food and Drink

Downings Bay Hotel: Downings AA ***
Beach Hotel: Downings
Carrigart Hotel: Carrigart
Street Cafe: Carrigart (breakfast - french toast and bacon)
McNutt's Cafe: Downings (try the open prawn sandwich)
Muck & Muffins: Dunfanaghy (light lunch/ afternoon snack)
Glen Village Pub: Glen (excellent fish restaurant)

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms + minstrel gallery to sleep 8
• Bedroom 1: double - ground floor with adjacent bathroom, located to front of house with sea views.
• Bedroom 2: double - ground floor with 2 single beds with adjacent bathroom
• Bedroom 3: double bedroom on first floor with ensuite shower room, sea views
• Minstrel gallery: first floor - double sofa bed (tv, dvd & video player)
• 1. bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, located on ground floor
• 2. shower room on first floor with electric shower
• main living area has open stone/slate fireplace
• tv, cd/stereo, dvd
• a large selection of board games, cds and dvd
• fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar
• gas hob and oven
• microwave, large fridge/freezer
• washing machine
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• bed linen provided
• oil fired central heating included
• 1km to lovely sandy beach
• 1 mile to shops, pub etc in Downings
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base, close to Rosapenna Golf Club
• ample parking for cars, boats, horse boxes etc
• sorry, no pets

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances (gas & electric). Inside the cupboards you will find a generous selection of kitchen utensils, dishes, cutlery & tableware for a hassle-free holiday. We take pride in presenting all areas in a clean and hygienic state.

The sunroom has panoramic views of Sheephaven bay and surrounding countryside. An oak dining table seats 8 persons. The vaulted wood ceiling features colonial style ceiling fan and the flooring is hardwood elm. Spend a quiet moment and enjoy what is probably one of the most magnificent views in the area.

  Living Room

The living room is located to the front of the house, has an open fireplace and enjoys panoramic views over Sheephaven Bay and Horn Head. It is elegantly furnished with leather furniture and features a solid elm wood floor which runs throughout the entire home.

  Bedrooms

The cottage has 3 bedrooms and can sleep 6 with an additional 2 sleeping places available by way of a sofa bed on the minstrel gallery.

Bedroom 1: double - ground floor with adjacent bathroom, located to front of house with sea views.
Bedroom 2: double - ground floor with 2 single beds with adjacent bathroom.
Bedroom 3: double bedroom on first floor with ensuite shower room, sea views.
Minstrel gallery: first floor - double sofa bed (flat screen tv, dvd & video player)

  Bathroom

The cottage has a bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle located on ground floor. In addition there is a shower room on first floor with electric shower

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro150 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am

• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

• payment by cash, euro draft, IBAN (bank transfer), Paypal

• cancellation: in the event of a booking cancellation the €150 booking deposit is non-refundable.

• booking deposit: the €150 is held as a damage security deposit, this will be refunded within 7 days of property handed back in good condition, by way of 1st class post.

What's Included

• linen
• electricity
• central heating
• gas
• coal, turf, logs for fire

What's Not Included

• towels

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