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Tir na nÓg - Carrigart

Tir na nOg Cottages are two superb modern  self catering holiday homes that are located on a hillside 2km from the popular holiday village of Carrigart in North West Donegal.  Form their elevated site the cottages enjoys truly spectacular views  - views that include Mulroy and Sheephaven Bays, Horn Head and the Rosguill and Fanad Peninsulas.

The holiday homes are designed to take full advantage  of the superb local scenery  - every room to the front of the houses enjoys wonderful sea views. The large windows in the open plan living area offer a breathtaking panoramic view of the North West Donegal Coastline.

Surrounding Area

The village of Carrigart - and the nearby village of Downings -  are popular seaside resorts with lively pubs and good restaurants. Carrigart  is situated on the beautiful Rosguill Peninsula.  The natural landscape of this peninsula  provides the basis for many of the activities that the visitor can enjoy. In addition to an abundance of golden sandy beaches there are many water based activities  - including windsurfing and kite surfing, deep sea diving, sea angling and boat charters. There is also horse riding and hill walking. The Magherabeg Leisure Centre is located in Downings and features a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and gym.

Within 4 km of the holiday homes  there are two superb championship golf links at Rosapenna -  the Old Tom Morris Course and the recently opened Sandy Hills Course.  Within half an hours drive of the cottage there are two more challenging links courses – Portsalon and Dunfanaghy.

The holiday homes are ideally located to tour the wonderful scenery of North Donegal.  The renowned Atlantic Drive is a short drive away. This is a scenic drive starting in Downings and continuing around the Rosguil Peninsula. In the locality you also have the spectacular Lough Salt Drive.

A little further afield you have beautiful and varied coastal landscapes in such areas as Bloody Foreland, Horn Head, the Rosses and the Fanad Peninsula. Moving inland you have the majestic and unspoilt Donegal Highlands where the magnificent Glenveagh National Park is located

Local Activities / Attractions

• Golf at nearby Rosapenna Golf Club – featuring two classic 18 hole links course. Other superb courses in the general locality include Dunfanaghy and Portsalon

• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep –  Tramore Strand, Tra na Rossan, Downings, Melmore

• Enjoy diving in the clear waters of Mulroy Bay and Sheephaven Bay

• Take a trip around the spectacular Atlantic Drive and Lough Salt Drive

• 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

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

• 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.

• Take a day trip to Tory Island

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 8
• 1 x ensuite master bedroom - gf - walk-in wardrobe, superb views
• 1 x family bedroom - ff - 1 double and 2 single beds, tv, superb views
• 1 x double bedroom - ff - walk-in wardrobe, superb views
• elevated site with superb sea views
• bathroom with bath and separate shower - first floor
• open plan ground floor
• main living area
• tv, cd/stereo, dvd
• comfortable furniture suite
• large stone fireplace + open fire
• superb sea views
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric oven and gas hob
• microwave
• large fridge/freezer
• dishwasher
• dining area with dining table and 6 chairs
• washing machine, tumble dryer in separate utility
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair and stairgate available
• bed linen provided free of charge
• oil fired central heating included
• decking area with patio furniture and barbeque
• 4km to lovely sandy beach
• 5 min drive to shops, pubs etc in Carrigart
• 4km to Rosapenna Golf Club
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking

Living Space

  Kitchen

The open plan ground floor incorporates a fully fitted modern kitchen with the following integrated appliances:

• electric oven and gas hob

• fridge freezer

• dishwasher

• microwave

  Living Room

The open plan ground floor is a bright living area. Large windows and glass patio doors flood this area with natural light. The area is decorated in a comfortable fashion with a superb stone fireplace providing a focal point.

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has 3 bright and spacious bedrooms. The ensuite master bedroom is located on the ground floor. A second double bedroom is located on the first floor. Both these bedrooms have large walk-in wardrobes. The accommodation is completed by a large family bedroom featuring a double and 2 single bedrooms (with tv).

  Dining Area

The holiday homes are located on an elevated site just outside the picturesque village of Carrigart in North Donegal. At meal times the visitor can enjoy the superb panoramic views over the the North West Donegal coastline.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 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
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

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