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Ard na Mara Farmhouse - Ardara

This beautiful holiday home is a restored traditional Irish farmhouse in a peaceful countryside setting with magnificent views of the mountains and Loughros Mor Bay from right outside the front door. The area around the farmhouse is renowned for uncrowded sandy beaches, mountain passes, scenic views and historical landmarks It also has a wide range of  superb countryside, forest and coastal walks to choose from. The holiday home is a great base for walking, angling, scenic drives and golf.

Ardara

Ardara is a bustling town situated in the south west corner of County Donegal. The environs of the town is an area rich in history, culture, bounded by stunning landscapes and has an abundance of activities for the holidaymaker. Ardara is a traditional centre for weaving and knitwear production. Its historical importance has been recognised in the granting of Heritage status to the town. The visitor will find a number of excellent restaurants in the locality as well as friendly pubs – several of which feature traditional music sessions.

Festivals

Ardara hosts numerous festivals and other organised events throughout the year catering for almost every taste. These include a Bluegrass Festival, the Ardara Agriculture Show, the Cup O’Tae Festival, the Donegal Harvest Rally, an International Walking Festival  - and weekends for traditional dancing and match-making.

Ardara is a great touring base for you to discover the beautiful South West Donegal region. Within easy driving distance you will find the exceptional ancient tomb of Kilclooney Dolmen and the enchanting Maghera Caves. To the north of Ardara is the charming village of Portnoo. Take some time to yourself as you enjoy a round of golf in the superb Narin and Portnoo Golf Links.

The farmhouse is just 5km away the wonderful Narin Blue Flag beach. It is also within a short distance of Glencolmcille in the heart of the Gaeltacht region – an area is renowned for its culture, tradition and historic settlements.

Nearby Attractions

This beautiful part of Ireland is  also an ideal base for hill and coastal walking.  Within half an hours dive of the farmhouse you will find

• Errigal - Donegal's highest mountain.

• Slieve League, -- Europe's highest sea cliffs.

• The Bluestack Mountains -- Beautiful unspoilt countryside.

• The Derryveagh Mountains -- Part of the Glenveagh National Park.

• The Bluestack Way -- Ireland's newest Waymarked Walk

• There are also a number of beautiful forest walks in the immediate vicinity of the farmhouse

Other amenities and attractions in the locality include fishing, pitch and putt, surfing, swimming and horse riding.

The location of this beautifully restored farmhouse will enable you to enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside whilst having the convenience of town living – and its many amenities -  in close proximity. The holiday home is a great base for walking, angling, scenic drives and golf.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 6
• bathroom with bath and shower unit
• sitting / dining room
• solid fuel range
• dining table and chairs
• traditional wooden ceiling with exposed beams
• living room with open fireplace
• tv and dvd
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, fridge
• washing machine
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot and highchair available
• sheltered back yard with garden furniture
• lovely views of Loughros More Bay
• 1 km to Ardara town
• 1 km to Cairn Beach, 5km to Narin blue flag beach
• 5km to Narin and Portnoo Golf Links
• excellent coastal, hill and forest walks in the locality
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base with ample parking
• bicycles available at a small extra cost

Living Space

  Kitchen

The well equipped kitchen has the following facilities:
- microwave
- electric hob and oven
- fridge
- toaster
The farmhouse also has a washing machine and tumble dryer. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large sitting room that features a dining table

  Sitting Room

Click on the photo icon to view the second living area in the holiday farmhouse. This cosy living room features an open fireplace, comfortable furniture suite, wooden floor and TV.

  Bedrooms

The holiday farmhouse has 4 comfortable first floor bedrooms to accommodate up to 6 people. There is a double and single bedroom to the front of the house and a double and single to the rear. The clickable photo icon shows the double bedroom to front of the house. This bedroom enjoys wonderful views of Loughros More Bay and the mountains beyond. This room features the traditional style wooden floor and ceiling.

1 x double room - first floor - sea views
1 x double room - first floor
1 x single room - first floor - sea views
1 x single room - first floor

  Bathroom

Also located on the first floor is a large bathroom which features a bath with a shower unit.

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

• bed linen
• central heating
• electricity
• cot and highchair available
• turf included for the solid fuel range

What's Not Included

• towels
• bicycles available at a small extra cost

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