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House Rental Donegal Ireland<\/p>\n

Donegal County in Ireland is the perfect place for a vacation. It is in rugged mountains, on the coast of Ireland\u2019s Northwest side. It is also one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. The natural beauty of Donegal, with beautiful golden beaches and picturesque, seaside cliffs, is all the reason needed for a visit. This county has so much more to offer, however. <\/p>\n

Donegal is a history buff’s dream.<\/strong> It has a 9,000 year old history, with remnants of ancient forts and Vikings. In fact, the Gaelic name for Donegal means \u201cthe fort of the foreigners,\u201d and is in reference to the invading Vikings. <\/p>\n

Glenveagh National Park in the Derryveagh Mountains<\/strong> is the centerpiece of Donegal tourism. The 19th century Glenveagh Castle<\/a> on the shores of Lough Veagh is open to the public, and is surrounded by lovely gardens. The park has acres and acres of lakes, mountains, and forests. It also has the largest herd of red deer in Ireland.<\/p>\n

Buncrana Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> is where animals can be observed in their native habitat. Donegal’s pristine wilderness is a prime destination for migratory fowl and birds and bird lovers alike.<\/p>\n

Waterworld Bundoran<\/a><\/strong> is a huge indoor water park, appreciated by young and old alike. They also offer the traditional seaweed bath experience with fresh local seaweed. Available for many years in Ireland, the ancient Greeks believed seaweed preserved and restored good health.<\/p>\n

Have you decided Donegal County is where you need to be? Start planning your trip now.<\/p>\n

Where to stay? Why not consider a self catering house rental in Donegal Ireland?<\/strong><\/p>\n

What does the term \u201cself catering\u201d mean?<\/strong>
\nSelf catering is the term most often used to describe a self-contained vacation accommodation which has kitchen facilities for guests to prepare their own meals. Self catering units are typically a cottage or a full home, fitted with separate bedrooms, living area, and kitchen. It is essentially a home away from home. The most popular seaside villages in Donegal include Rossnowlagh and Bundoran in the south of the County, Bunbeg in west Donegal, Dunfanaghy<\/a>, Downings, Portsalon and Rathmullan in north Donegal and Ballyliffin, Culdaff and Greencastle in Inishowen.<\/p>\n

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Does self catered lodging cost more?<\/strong>
\nA self catered house rental in Donegal Ireland, is typically less expensive than a hotel as prices are generally quoted by the week or month, per group, and not per night, per guest.<\/p>\n

Besides being more affordable, what are the other advantages of self catered lodging?<\/strong><\/p>\n

  • They are more spacious than a single hotel room.<\/li>\n
  • You have exclusive access to your lodging; hotel management and housekeeping aren’t constantly disturbing you.<\/li>\n
  • Families are generally more comfortable in a home-like setting.<\/li>\n
  • While it\u2019s nice to sample the local cuisine, eating out every meal, every day, is costly and difficult. Having a kitchen to eat some meals in saves a tremendous amount of money.<\/li>\n
  • Self catered lodging offers the tourist an authentic glimpse of the culture they are immersed in by living amongst the locals.<\/li>\n

    Irish culture lives on in Donegal. The traditional language and way of life<\/a> are still alive and thriving here. The people are friendly and welcoming of strangers. Find a house rental in Donegal Ireland, and make your vacation plans. You will remember the charm and beauty of Donegal for years to come.<\/p>\n

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