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The Barn - Kerrykeel

The Barn is located on a hillside just north of the village of Kerrykeel and features an elevated deck area which affords superb views over Mulroy Bay. Portsalon Golf Course and Blue Flag beach are a 5km drive away. With the new bridge opened over the bay, the villages of Carrigart and Downings are easily accessible.

The Barn is rustic in character and features stone flag floors, arched pine ceilings and a stone built fireplace. This is the perfect spot for relaxing and visiting the many sandy beaches and superb golf courses in the area. The nearby mountains are also excellent for hill-walking.

Surrounding Area

The village of Kerrykeel itself is centrally situated on the Fanad Peninsula. This beautiful peninsula stretches north from the village of Milford via Kerrykeel to Fanad Head and back down to the quaint Georgian village of Ramelton via Portsalon and Rathmullan. It has some of the most remarkable cliff scenery in Ireland.  The peninsula has numerous bays, glorious beaches,  rolling hills and numerous small lakes. On the eastern shores of the peninsula the renowned Knockalla coast road offers a spectacular drive overlooking Lough Swilly and the Inishowen hills.

A 7 minute drive from The Barn will bring you to the seaside village of Portsalon where you will find a wonderful blue flag beach and a top class golf course. Portsalon Golf Club has been extensively redesigned in the last few years and is now one of the finest links courses in the North West of Ireland. In the immediate locality visit the Dolmen Celtic burial site. The ferry across Lough Swilly from Rathmullan to Buncrana is within 15 minute drive.

Local Activities / Attractions

• Take a trip along the spectacular Knockalla Coast Road
• Golf on nearby Portsalon Golf Club – a classic 18 hole links course. 
• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep – Portsalon, Rathmullan
• Go fly fishing in the nearby Meadows fishery
• Go deep sea fishing or sight seeing on Lough Swilly (Two modern charter boats are based in Rathmullan)
• Climb Muckish and Errigal. Mount Errigal, the highest mountain in Donegal is a demanding climb and once on the summit you can see for miles around.
• 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  Mulroy and Sheephaven Bay
• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 11
• Double bedroom & ensuite 1st floor
• Twin double ground floor
• Double + single bunk bed on ground floor
• large double on ground floor
• bathroom with bath and shower on ground floor
• main living area has open fireplace
• tv, cd/stereo, dvd
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, fridge with ice box
• washing machine
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair and stairgate available by request
• bed linen and towels provided
• oil fired central heating included
• patio area with outdoor furniture
• Large decking on 1st floor overlooking Mulroy Bay
• 10 min walk to shops, pub etc in Kerrykeel
• 5km drive to Portsalon Golf Club
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• substantial yard with car parking facilities
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen

fully fitted kitchen

• electric hob and oven

• microwave, fridge with ice box

• washing machine

• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board

  Living Area

The living room features a large stone built open fireplace and is equipped with tv and dvd. A traditional dresser and vaulted pine ceiling emphasise the traditional character of this refurbished property. On the upper level there is an elevated deck area with lovely views over Mulroy bay.

  Interior

The Barn has 4 bedrooms to accommodate up to 11 people.

• Bedroom 1: Double bedroom & ensuite 1st floor

• Bedroom 2: Twin double ground floor

• Bedroom 3: Double + single bunk bed on ground floor

• Bedroom 4: large double on ground floor

  Decking

This view of The Barn shows the elevated deck area which affords spectacular views over Mulroy Bay. The Property is located 10 minutes walk from Kerrykeel town with award winning restaurants and pubs. A 5km drive takes you to Portsalon Golf Course and blue flag beach. Other local recreational activities include fishing, diving and hill walking.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro50 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

What's Included

• linen
• towels
• electricity
• central heating