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Cove Cottage - Rathmullan

Cove Cottage is a superb holiday home located in a very attractive development directly opposite the entrance of the beautiful Kinnegar Strand in the popular holiday village of  Rathmullan  in County Donegal.  Everything is within walking distance of the cottage – the fabulous beach, the hotels, restaurants, shops and pubs.

The majestic Kinnegar Strand is literally on the doorstep of the cottage - a wonderful sandy beach that never gets too crowded. This beach leads to Rathmullan’s beautiful tree lined beach. Along the length of this beach you will find the excellent 4 star Rathmullan House Hotel with its award winning Weeping Elm Restaurant and renowned Cellar Bar.

Surrounding Area

The village of Rathmullan is located on the shores of Lough Swilly and  is surrounded by dramatic coastal and mountain scenery.It is now one of the most popular destinations in Donegal for family holidays. In addition to the wonderful sandy beach the village has a selection of lively pubs and  fine restaurants - including the award winning Bonnan Bui Restaurant. Horse riding can be enjoyed at the Golden Sands Equestrian Centre. There are also two modern charter boats based at the local marina - these are used for both sea angling and sightseeing on Lough Swilly.  An excellent children\'s playground is now located at the harbour area of the village. Sailing and Windsurfing classes are available at the newly established Rathmullan Watersports School.

Donegal as a whole is renowned for its unspoilt beauty, superb blue flag beaches, rugged landscapes and its heritage including the breathtaking Gleanveagh National Park. Rathmullan itself has a central location in County Donegal and this makes it an ideal base to tour this beautiful part of Ireland. The spectacular landscapes of the Fanad,  Rosguill and Inishowen Peninsulas, the unspoilt Donegal Highlands  and the ancient and historic walled City of Derry are all with an hours drive of Cove Cottage

Local Activities / Attractions

• Take a trip along the spectacular Knockalla Coast Road
• Golf at Portsalon Golf Club. This classic 18 hole links course is 20 minutes drive from the cottage. Letterkenny Golf Club is also 20 minutes and tthe superb Rosapenna Golf Club is a 30 minute drive.
• Go sea angling on Lough Swilly
• Enjoy pony trekking at the Golden Sands Equestrian Centre
• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep – Rathmullan, Kinnegar Strand, Portsalon
• Take a day trip to Tory Island
• Climb Muckish and Errigal. Mount Errigal, the highest mountain in Donegal is a demanding climb and once on the summit you can see for miles around.
• Visit Glenveagh National Park, with 16,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, wood and bogs. Glenveagh contains the largest red deer population in Europe.  Within the National Park Glenveagh Castle and gardens are well worth a visit on their own
• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk

So for a holiday experience where good food, superb beaches and wonderful scenery are all on your doorstep, look no further than this first-rate holiday home in beautiful Rathmullan

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 8
• bathroom with bath and separate shower - ground floor
• shower room - first floor
• main living area has open fireplace
• tv, cd/stereo, dvd
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• washing machine, tumble dryer
• conservatory / sun room
• games room with dart board, DVD player with TV (non digital
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• cot, highchair and stairgate available
• large patio area with patio furniture
• 100 yards to lovely sandy beach
• 700 metres to Rathmullan House Hotel and Cellar Bar
• 10 min walk to shops, pubs etc in Rathmullan
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen Area

The holiday home has a stylish kitchen area with a fully fitted maple kitchen. It contains the following

• ceramic island hob and eye-level oven/grill
• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• breakfast bar
• washing machine, tumble dryer

  Living Area

The living room of Cove Cottage features a wood burning stove, 32 inch lcd tv, dvd/video and cd/stereo system. Italian leather seating and solid oak furniture enhance the overall sense of style. This interior space was created very much with abundant space and light in mind, with open plan living areas, quality furnishing and large windows taking in lovely views of the surrounding countryside and woodland

  Conservatory Style Dining Area

The holiday home has a beautiful conservatory style dining area with a large dining table and 8 chairs.
The Cove also has a large paved area to the rear that is ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining and as a play area for children. Access to this area is via patio doors which lead from the conservatory.

  Bedrooms

Cove Cottage has 4 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 8 people.

• 1 x double bedroom - ground floor
• 2 x double bedrooms - first floor
• 1 x twin bedroom - first floor

Bathrooms

• bathroom with bath and separate shower - ground floor
• shower room - first floor

  Games Room

The games room is located in the garage of the house and is an ideal chill-out area for children and teenagers. It features a large open space with  soft seats, dart board and dvd player with sound system.

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 3pm, check out 10am
• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

What's Included

• bed linen
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

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