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5 Sandy Cove - Rossnowlagh

No 5 Sandy Cove is found in a quiet area of Rossnowlagh along the northern part of Irelands Wild Atlantic Way. The beach is 5 minute stroll way. Ten minutes walk will bring you to the Sand House Hotel and Spa and Surfers Bar.

Sandy Cove Rossnowlagh

Smugglers Creek bar and restaurant is found on the far side of the beach on the cliff top about a 15min walk. Ballyshannon is 11 km.  Bundoran 19km. Donegal town 18km. Sligo 55km. Surfing lesson and wetsuit hire available on the beach. Lessons should be booked in advance. The house is alarmed but it is a very safe area.

Rossnowlagh

The seaside village of Rossnowlagh is located on the rugged Atlantic coast between Donegal Town (18km) and Ballyshannon (11km). Often referred to as the "Heavenly Cove" the beach in this popular holiday resort is regarded by many as the most scenic and dramatic beach in County Donegal - a County renowned for its beautiful beaches

Set in a 4km crescent of golden sand with the sparkle of shimmering waves breaking on the shore, Rossnowlagh Beach is popular for all kinds of watersports including board sailing, surfing, water skiing and kite-surfing.  The magnificent blue flag beach also provides ideal conditions for safe bathing (with lifeguard patrols), walking, jogging and the invigorating fresh sea air.

Rossnowlagh boasts the Donegal Historical Society Museum, which houses a  collection of Irish instruments and Stone Age flints. The village also features impressive cliffs where visitors can enjoy scenic walks.

Local Activities

• Rossnowlagh has some of the best surfing in the world and the European Championships have been held here a number of times
• Golf - superb 18 hole links championship courses are located at Murvagh, near Donegal Town and  at Bundoran
• Walking -  The Creevy Shore Walk is a purpose built coastal footpath 10 miles in length running from Rossnowlagh through Creevy to the mouth of the Erne Estuary. There is also some excellent long distance walks such as the Blue Stack Way and Baile na Gaeltachta [the Gaeltacht Way].
• Donegal Town (18km) is  of great historical interest and has numerous tourist attractions. Donegal Castle stands beside The Diamond, overlooking the River Eske. Guided historical tours of Donegal Town take place on a daily basis during the summer and the Waterbus takes you around Donegal Bay. The ruins of Donegal Abbey, situated on the bay, are open to the public.
• Creevy Pier - for tours of Donegal Bay, including, Slieve League - the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
• Horse-Riding There are several horse-riding and trekking establishments in the area where you can enjoy an afternoon on horseback, riding through some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery.
• Cycling South Donegal abounds with small, winding roads which offer spectacular views around every corner and are ideal for cycling.
• Angling - anglers can sample game, coarse and sea angling with sea angling boats available for local chartering. (The first salmon of the season is frequently caught in the nearby River Drowse)
• Waterworld in Bundoran - one of Ireland's leading Indoor Aqua Adventure Playground is located on the seafront in Bundoran (10km)

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 10
• Downstairs bedroom 1: king size bed
• Downstairs bedroom 2: Double and single bunk beds
• Upstairs bedroom 3: one double and one single bed
• Upstairs bedroom 4: Master bedroom kings size bed with ensuite
• Babys Cot on request
• All rooms have underfloor heating
• Three bathrooms all with showers
• Ground floor spacious bathroom with large shower
• Upstairs main bathroom
• Master bedroom has a large bathroom
• Two sitting areas one upstairs and one downstairs
• TV, solid fuel stove
• Downstairs sitting area is part of a open plan kitchen / sitting room
• With dual burner stove to keep you cosy and warm whilst taking in the views of the sandunes
• Upstairs sitting area is a large room with a electric stove and two three-seater couches, and a recliner and a rocking chair
• Plenty of room for everyone
• With spectacular views of Rossnowlagh sand dunes and coast behind them
• Off this sitting room there is a small balcony where you can breathe in the fresh air and feel heat of the sun
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Cooker, Fridge Freezer
• Dishwasher, Microwave
• Washing Machine and dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• This home is open plan with under-floor heating controlled by easily managed thermostats
• Patio area with outdoor furniture
• Enclosed garden with BBQ
• Outside shed with room for surf boards and wet-suits
• Short walk to beach and sand House Hotel
• Outdoor hot shower

Living Space

  Living Area

Downstairs sitting area is part of a open plan kitchen / sitting room with dual burner stove to keep you cosy and warm whilst taking in the views of the sandunes

  Kitchen Area

Fully equipped kitchen with Cooker, Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing Machine, Iron and ironing board and Dryer. This home is open plan with under-floor heating controlled by easily managed thermostats.

  Upper Floor Living Area

Upstairs sitting area is a large room with a electric stove and two three-seater couches, and a recliner and a rocking chair.  Plenty of room for everyone. There are spectacular views of Rossnowlagh sand dunes and coast behind them. Off this sitting room there is a small balcony where you can breathe in the fresh air and feel heat of the sun.

  Bedrooms

Downstairs bedroom 1: king size bed.

Downstairs bedroom 2: Double and single bunk beds

Upstairs bedroom 3: one double and one single bed

Upstairs bedroom 4: Master bedroom kings size bed with ensuite

Babys Cot on request

All rooms have underfloor heating

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit of €200 - 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
• extra charge for more than 8 people price on request

What's Included

• Electricity and central heating
• Bed linen and towels
• Cot and highchair
• Stairgates

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