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The Barn - Dunfanaghy

The Barn is a beautiful stone clad cottage created out of the restoration of 3 stone buildings that were built as a terrace arrangement over 200 years ago. The cottage is located in the townland of Murroe 4km outside Dunfanaghy on the road to Falcarragh. With Muckish Mountain as a backdrop the cottage enjoys views  towards the sea at Tramore beach and also of the western shores of New Lake - a man made lake that is now a haven for sea birds.

Local stone, slate and timber was used in the original construction of the buildings. Much of the original stone work has been retained in the outer walls.The interior has been extensively restored over the past few years in a manner that tastefully combines modern comforts with old world charm.  A major feature of the holiday home is the open living area which is bright, spacious and beautifully furnished and decorated. There is also 4 bright and comfortable bedrooms - including a large ensuite dormitory style bedroom with 4 single beds.

Guided Hillwalking

The owner of The Barn lives in Dunfanaghy and is a regular hillwalker in the area. He can organise guided walks for various levels of fitness and interests.

Local Area

The Barn is centrally located along the North Donegal coastline. Mountain climbing and hill walking are popular in this spectacular landscape with Muckish, Errigal and the Derryveagh mountains all easily reachable. The holiday home is an ideal base for those who want to undertake the famous Glover Highlander Walk - a walk that includes Muckish and Errigal and all peaks in between.  There are also a number of beautiful coastal and forest walks in the region - including numerous walking trails in the wonderful Ards Forest Park. Even closer to the holiday home is the dramatic Horn Head Peninsula which features a stunning scenic drive and numerous scenic walks.  The entire peninsula  has been designated as an Irish Natural Heritage Area and a Refuge for Fauna (specifically sea birds)

The area around the holiday home is renowned for its golden sandy beaches. The holiday home overlooks  the huge sand dunes that surround the fabulous Tramore Strand. Tramore is one of the last truly unspoilt beaches in the country. Some local knowledge is required to access this beautiful beach but the effort will be richly rewarded. In addition to Tramore  there are five other superb beaches in this beautiful part of Donegal – Killahoey in Dunfanaghy, Portnablagh, Marble Hill, Falcarragh and Ards

Local Activities / Attractions

• Take a trip around the spectacular Horn Head drive

• Dunfanaghy area is popular with bird watchers

• Golf at Dunfanaghy Golf Club – a classic 18 hole links course  or on the 9 hole Cloughaneely Golf Course in Falcarragh

• Go horse riding from the Dunfanaghy Riding Stables at  Arnolds Hotel

• Visit the enchanting  Ards Forest Park

• Browse the local Art Galleries and Craft Shops

• Dine at the award winning Mill Restaurant on the shores of New Lake

• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep –Tramore, Killahoey,  Falcarragh, Marble Hill,  Ards

• Visit the Dunfanaghy Workhouse Exhibition

• Take a day trip to Tory Island

• Climb Muckish Mountain and Errigal Mountain

• 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 diving in the clear waters of Sheephaven Bay

• Go fishing on New Lake, Sessiagh Lake or enjoy sea angling at Portnablagh

• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

Living Space

  Kitchen

The spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area has a beamed ceiling, wood floors, a wood burning stove and large windows providing ample natural light. The newly fitted kitchen has an attractive range of contemporary units with stylish worktops, and provides all the high quality appliances you would expect – dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and a range style cooker with a gas hob. A separate utility room houses a washer/dryer. The dining area has a large well-made table and 8 chairs.

  Living Room

The living area in the open plan ground floor enjoys lovely views over the large sand dunes that surround the fabulous Tramore Beach. New Lake can also be viewed from this bright living space. A wood burning stove set against some beautiful stone work provides a warm ambience to the area - although the cottage does also have full oil-fired central heating using Victorian style radiators.

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has 4 bright and comfortable bedrooms - each with their own individual style. On the ground floor there are three bedrooms - two doubles and a single bedroom. One of the double bedrooms has a television. All the bedrooms are carpeted and are adjacent to the main bathroom on the ground floor.

1 x dormitory style bedroom - 4 single beds - ensuite - first floor - views of Muckish Mountain and Tramore Bay
1 x double bedroom - ground floor - tv
1 x double bedroom - ground floor
1 x single bedroom - ground floor

  Bathroom

The clickable photograph shows the main bathroom  in the cottage which is located on the ground floor. It features a Victorian style bath and hand held shower attachment.

Located on the first floor is a large dormitory style bedroom. This ensuite bedroom has 4 single beds and enjoys lovely view of Muckish mountain and the sea beyond the Tramore sand dunes.

Tariff

Booking Details

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

What's Included

• central heating
• electricity
• bed linen and towels