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Coast View Cottage - Ballyshannon

Coast View Cottage is a lovely renovated and extended traditional cottage situated in tranquil countryside just 1.5km outside the coastal town of Ballyshannon in South Donegal. This relaxing self catering accommodation is an ideal base to explore South and South West Donegal as well as Yeats country in Sligo and the Fermanagh Lakelands.

Old World Charm with Modern Comforts

The holiday cottage combines old world charm with modern comforts. It has comfortable accommodation for 7 adults and 2 children in 5 bedrooms. There is a ground floor wet room and a first floor bathroom. 

The traditional style living room has a wood burning stove and rough stonewalls which have been painted to give the original lime washed look. There are large gardens to the front and rear  featuring a swing and a  climbing frame.

Ballyshannon

The historic town of Ballyshannon is just a few minutes drive from the holiday home. Reputed to be the oldest town in Ireland, Ballyshannon is located at a point where the mighty Erne system meets the sea. Today it is vibrant town with a good selection of cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops.

A number of major festivals take place in the town annually – The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival, The Ballyshannon Folk Festival, The Allingham Arts Festival and the Ballyshannon Drama Festival.

Ideal Tour Base

Coast View Cottage is an ideal base for exploring not only County Donegal but also the 3 other counties on its doorstep - Sligo, Leitrim and Fermanagh.  Within less than an hours drive of the holiday home the visitor will find historic Donegal Town, the Marble Arch Caves, the Ulster American Folk Park, Belleek Pottery, Yeats Country, Sligo Town, Mullaghmore, Lissadell House and the Fermanagh Lakelands.

The fabulous Lough Erne Golf Resort is only 45 minutes drive away.  With recent access improvements the magnificent Slieve League Cliffs in South West Donegal are proving a major tourist attraction.

Local Amenities / Attractions

• Leisure Centres - Ballyshannon Leisure Centre has 25m indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room and fitness suite. Waterworld in Bundoran is one of Ireland's leading Indoor Aqua Adventure Playgrounds.
• Visit the Castle Adventure Open Farm -  a fantastic day out for all the family with lots of indoor and outdoor activities
• Surfing – Nearby Rossnowlagh has excellent surfing and the European Championships have been held here a number of times. Bundoran is also a top class surfing venue
• Golf - superb 18 hole links courses are located at Murvagh, near Donegal Town and at Bundoran
• Horse Riding - There are a number of Equestrian centres in the region including the Five Oaks Ranch in Ballyshannon and Donegal Equestrian in Bundoran.
• Cycling -  South Donegal abounds with small, winding roads which offer spectacular views around every corner and are ideal for cycling.
• Beaches - In addition to nearby Rossnowlagh there are fine beaches in Bundoran and Murvagh
• History and Heritage - Visit the the Donegal Historical Society Museum located in the tranquil setting of Rossnowlaghs Franciscan Friary. Other historic sites in the locality include the ruins of Kilbarron Castle and Wardstown Castle. Donegal Castle and the ruins of Donegal Abbey are located in Donegal Town.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 5 bedrooms to sleep 7 adults and 2 children
• wet room on the ground floor
• bathroom on the first floor
• trational style living room
• wood burning stove
• tv and dvd player
• selection of dvds
• tiled flooring
• bright dining area with table and 6 chairs
• lovely cottage style kitchen with central island unit
• belfast sink
• kitchen dresser
• electric cooker
• microwave
• dishwasher
• fridge
• freezer
• nespresso coffee maker
• washing machine
• large gardens front and rear
• patio area and outdoor furniture
• electric bbq
• 2 outside taps.
• iron and ironing board
• outside clothes line

Living Space

  Living Area

The traditional style living room has a wood burning stove and rough stonewalls which have been painted to give the original lime washed look. Adding to the old world feeling are the wooden beams on the ceiling.
For home entertainment there is a tv and dvd player as well as a dvd library

  Cottage Kitchen

The holiday home has a lovely cottage style kitchen featuring a dresser and Belfast sink. Appliances available include electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and separate freezer.
A washing machine is also available.

  Dining Area

The bright dining area fetures a dining table and 6 elegant dining chairs

  Bedrooms

Accommodation in Coast View Cottage is as follows:-

• Bedroom 1: Ground floor double
• Bedroom 2: First floor double
• Bedroom 3: 2nd first floor double
• Bedroom 4: first floor childrens bedroom 2 single bed
• Bedroom 5: first floor 1 single bed

There is a wet room on the ground floor and a first floor bathroom.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit of eur€100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am
• rental Sat – Sat 
• No Pets

What's Included

• bed linen and towels
• central heating

What's Not Included

• electricity (metered)
• No Pets

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