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Crolly Cottage - Gweedore

In the heart of the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area of Donegal, this spacious yet cosy, property is within walking distance of the local pub and shop and only a short drive from the beautiful Blue Flag beach at Carrickfin.

An area of rocky coastline and gorgeous uncrowded beaches, an easy pace of life, Crolly is located between the magnificent Glenveagh National Park, Mount Errigal and the Atlantic Ocean. It is also home to the musical family of Enya and Clannad.

Fly from Glasgow Prestwick or Dublin to Donegal airport – only 20 minutes from the property.

Attraction in the area include:

Glenveagh National Park - 4 miles
Here within a late 19th century setting in a rugged and remote mountain valley, Henry McIlhenny from Philadelphia created one of the most celebrated gardens in Ireland. Woodland gardens and pleasure grounds, an Italian terrace with antique sculpture and terracotta pots, are all skilfully interwoven against the wild and beautiful Donegal landscape.

The Glebe House and Gallery
Located at Churchill, Letterkenny, the Glebe House is a Regency house set in woodland gardens beside Lake Gartan. The Glebe is decorated with William Morris wallpapers and textiles and has Islamic and Japanese art. The Derek Hill permanent collection includes 300 works by leading 20th century artists, including Picasso and Kokosha, as well as Irish and Italian artists

Ionad Cois Locha
Dún Lúiche, a small rural community in the Donegal gaeltacht, lies in unique scenery at the foot of Mt.Errigal. Ionad Cois Locha is a heritage centre founded and run by local people, which explores aspects of the tradition of this part of Donegal including traditional music and the Irish language. Among the activities available at Ionad Cois Locha are boat trips on Dunlewey Lake, storytelling, a children's petting zoo, tweed weaving demonstrations as well as a lake side footpath

Donegal International Airport
This small airport is situated on the West coast of Donegal in the area of the Rosses/Gweedore, just 40 minutes flying time from Dublin.  Crolly Cottage is just a 15 min drive from the airport. The region is noted for it's unspoiled natural scenery, its maritime environment, including a significant fishing industry and inhabited islands

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 2 bedrooms to sleep 4-6
• master bedroom with en-suite shower on upper, galleried floor
• double on ground floor
• 2 x single fold-up beds available
• shower room and toilet on ground floor
• open plan main living area with pine wood ceiling
• double doors lead to patio area
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, fridge
• washing machine and freezer in utility room
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• bed linen and towels provided
• oil fired central heating included
• patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• 500 metres to shop and restaurant
• 200 metres to nearest pub
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen

The kitchen of Crolly Cottage is fully equipped for a convenient self catering holiday.

• fully fitted kitchen

• electric hob and oven

• microwave

• fridge

• washing machine and freezer in utility room

  Living Area

The main living area of this architect designed, holiday home is open plan with vaulted, pine ceiling, natural stone fireplace and mezzanine floor above with double ensuite bedroom.

  Bedrooms

The cottage has 2 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6 guests.

• 2 bedrooms to sleep 4-6

• 1 x master double bedroom with en-suite shower on galleried upper floor

• 1 x double on ground floor

• + 2 x single fold-up beds available

  Interior

Double glass doors lead out to the patio area. The natural stone fireplace forms a backdrop for the solid fuel burning stove.

Above this area there is a mezzanine floor with galleried double bedroom (ensuite).

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of GBP£100 or Euro equivalent 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

• linen
• towels
• electricity
• central heating

Availability Key

Availability for Crolly Cottage