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Bréifne Cottage - Dunfanaghy

Bréifne Cottage is a traditional style, cosy and welcoming stone cottage set amid the spectacular scenery of the Horn Head Peninsula just outside  the popular seaside resort of Dunfanaghy in North West Donegal.

Beautiful Coastal Setting Outside Dunfanaghy

Providing the perfect retreat, this coastal cottage enjoys all the advantages of utter peace and quiet, complete privacy with stunning views, while being only 5 minutes walk from the village of Dunfanaghy with its pubs, hotels, restaurants, convenience stores, craft and gift shops, Wi Fi, art galleries and water sports centres.

Killahoey, Portnabagh and Marble Hill beaches are all within a short drive from the cottage and are all excellent for both the family and water sports enthusiasts with windsurfing, diving, sea-kayaking and yoga!.  The more secluded Tramore Strand on Horn Head is ideal for bracing walks.

Ideal Base To Tour North West Donegal

For golfers there is a variety of links courses to choose from.  The 18 hole Dunfanaghy Links is 5 minutes drive way , Falcarragh is 15 minutes and the superb links courses at Rosapenna and Portsalon are less than 30 minutes away

For walking enthusiasts, the cottage is located at the start of the very scenic road that winds itself around the Horn Head  Peninsula. In the wider region around the cottage Errigal and Muckish Mountains offer excellent climbs for both novice and experienced hill walkers alike. There are also numerous trails around Ards Forest Park

Local Attractions include Dunfanaghy Workhouse, Doe Castle, Dunlewey Centre, Glenveagh National Park, Tory Island, and The Poisoned Glen all within 30 minutes drive away. Horse riding is available at the stables at Arnolds Hotel in Dunfanaghy.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 2 double bedrooms to sleep 4
• 1 single bed on first floor gallery to sleep 1
• large wetroom on the ground floor with electric shower, toilet, wash hand basin
• open plan kitchen/dining/living area
• open plan area has locally quarried stone floor
• multi fuel stove - turf supplied
• dining table and four chairs (extra available)
• futon sofa, three armchairs. coffee table
• tv ( freeview only) and dvd player
• selection of books, dvds and games
• pitch pine dresser with a selection of Cornishware/Carrigaline pottery
• kitchen includes gas hob and oven, microwave, fridge freezer
• toaster, sandwich maker, cafetiere, pots and pans etc.
• outside clothes line, iron, ironing board
• towel and linen hot press
• patio area with brick bbq, picnic table and deck chairs
• outside stone built shed provides storage for bikes etc
• shed also has washing machine and outdoor toilet/sink
• Sorry - no pets (the cottage backs on to farmland)
• Please - no smoking

Living Space

  Open Plan Area

The holiday cottage has an open plan kitchen/dining/living area with locally quarried stone floor throughout and a multi fuel stove (turf supplied). The living area features a futon sofa, three armchairs a coffee table and a selection of reading lamps. There is a tv and dvd player with a small library of books, dvds and games.

  Dining Area

The cottage dining area has a table and 4 chairs -  extra dining chairs are located throughout kitchen.
The cottage features a pitch pine dresser with a selection of cutlery, bowls, plates and mugs in blue and white stripe from Cornishware, Carrigaline Pottery and Fairmont & Main, Emma Bridgewater and Laura Ashley.

  Kitchen

The cottage kitchen includes gas hob and oven, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster, sandwich maker, cafetiere, pots and pans etc.
An outside stone built shed provides storage for bikes and water sports equipment together with washing machine and outdoor toilet/sink and store of turf/sticks

  Bedrooms

Accommodation make up in the holiday home is as follows:-

• bedroom 1: large double bedroom on ground floor with pitch pine floor and pine double bed.  - wardrobe/drawer unit
• bedroom 2: large double bedroom on 1st floor with pitch pine floor and iron double bed
• bedroom 3: gallery single bedroom (overlooking living area) single iron bed, pitch pine floor.

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Booking Details

A booking deposit (non-refundable) of £100/€150 per week is required with balance to be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival.

• rental is Sat-Sat except by prior arrangement
• check in 4pm, check out 11am

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What's Included

• bed linen and towels
• electricity
• central heating
• fuel for fire

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