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The Lights - Glencolmcille

3 'The Lights' is a lovingly and sympathetically restored property, one of four former lighthouse keepers dwellings situated in Gannew, Glencolmcille in SW Donegal. The Lights can sleep 6, in two doubles and one twin bedded room. The house is 5 minutes walk from the village centre where there are shops, a petrol stationa church and three pubs.

It is approximately a 10 minute walk from a beautiful sandy beach.

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS AND WRITERS!

If you would like to develop your creative skills, it's possible to arrange one-to-one or small group workshops with Kathleen McCreery and Rik Walton.  Both are professionals with extensive tutoring experience.  For more information, contact kath@kathmc.com, rik@rikwalton.com.

EXTENDED LETTINGS considered at special rates.  Contact owner.

THIS PROPERTY IS ALSO FOR SALE.

Glencolmcille

Tucked into the rugged landscape of Southwest Donegal, Gleann Cholm Cille (or Glencolmcille) has been a symbol of hope and success to other emigration-drained areas since the 1950s. Here, by valuing both tradition and innovation, a small community has maintained its cultural vitality.

Gleann Cholm Cille is a joy to visit at any time of the year. Both shore and hills change dramatically with the seasons, heightening the attraction for the walker. At night some of Ireland's leading musicians play in quiet pubs and accomplished singers draw on an extensive repertoire of local song. Long after the bow is put away, when the dancing feet are still and the last song sung, you will remember Gleann Cholm Cille. A place apart.

Walking Holidays

The area around "The Lights" is wonderful hill walking and rambling terrain. Sli Colmcille is a 70 km long route around the Slieve League Peninsula. It passes through Glencolmcille, Kilcar, Carrick, Glengesh, Ardara and Port. Almost half of this route is coastal with the other half through glens and upland areas.

Surrounding Area

The area around Glencolmcille abounds with stunning scenery, from the spectacular cliffs at Slieve League to the deserted famine village at Port and from the beautiful Silver Strand beach in Malinbeg to the dramatic Glengesh Pass on the road to Ardara.

Traditional Music

Glencolmcille is renowned for traditional Irish music. It is home to a unique style of fiddle music which is celebrated every year with a Fiddlers Week (the first week of August). Féile Ghleanncholmcille  is another annual summer festival when a great number of visitors arrive to join  in on the festivities that include traditional song and dance, workshops and open air concerts.

Glencolmcille Visitor Attractions and Activities

• Visit the Glencolmcille Folk Village Museum - experience life as it was in the 1700's, 1800's and 1900's. The thatched cottages are exact replicas of those belonging to that era and are furnished accordingly.
• Go sightseeing by boat to the spectacular Sliabh Liag and  Bunglas Cliffs.
• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches in the locality -  Glencolmcille, Doonalt, and the wonderful Silver Strand in  Malinbeg
• Visit the ruins of the famine village of Port - a hidden gem!
• Learn Irish in a beautiful setting -  Oideas Gael in Glencolmcille runs highly acclaimed courses for adults in Irish language and culture. Enjoy the 'craic' while learning about a living culture
• Ceol sa Ghleann - fiddle school at end of July
• Visit Rossan Knitwear for a demonstration of weaving cloth and browse through their fine selection of traditional and fashion knitwear.
• Partake in some of the craft courses available in the locality including painting, pottery, traditional music, bodhrán and flute playing.
• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk. Slí Colmcille is a  a Bealach na Gaeltachta Waymarked Way that goes from Kilcar to Ardara via Glencolmcille
• Go sea angling, dolphin spotting or birdwatcing from Teelin Pier

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 6
• shower room
• historic, listed building
• tastefully furnished throughout
• kitchen with Rayburn oil fired range/cooker
• Belfast sink
• table and 6 chairs
• pine dresser
• microwave, fridge,freezer and gas cooker
• laundry facilities in out building
• iron and ironing board
• small patio area with outdoor furniture and BBQ
• ideal base for walking holiday
• 10min walk to beach
• 5 min walk to shops and pubs
• pets considered
• walk in scullery/pantry off kitchen

Living Space

  Kitchen

The tastefully furnished kitchen is located to the rear of the property and features a rayburn oil fired range, pine dresser, Belfast sink and table with 6 chairs. Walk in Scullery/ Pantry. Laundry facilities in a storage room off the kitchen.

  Living Room

The living room has a cast iron open fireplace and is elegantly furnished - please view photo by clicking on camera icon.

  Bedrooms

The Lights has 3 bedrooms to sleep up to 6 people.

Bedroom 1: double
Bedroom 2: double
Bedroom 3: two single beds

There is a shower room adjacent to the bedrooms.

  Shower Room

Click camera icon to view photo of the shower room of The Lights.

  Patio

To the front of the house there is a small patio area with outdoor furniture, and grassed area beyond.

Large garden area at back. B B Q stored in room off the kitchen.

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

What's Included

• bed linen
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

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