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Drumbaran Park - Ardara

5 Drumbaran Park is a modern four bedroom holiday home located in a small attractive development just a few minutes walk from the centre of the heritage town of Ardara. Ardara is a popular holiday destination is the south west of Donegal and is an ideal base to tour this beautiful part of Ireland.

However long your staycation, this holiday home will provide self catering accommodation of the highest quality. The holiday home has 4 comfortable bedrooms to sleep up to 7 people. There is a stylish modern kitchen with dining area and a tastefully furnished living room which includes a smart TV and a stove. There is a disabled accessible ground floor double bedroom with an ensuite. The three other bedrooms are located at first floor level together with the bathroom. There are large lawns to the front and back as well as a BBQ patio area. The development's amenity space is just opposite the house which is a safe area for young children to enjoy.

The environs of Ardara is an area rich in history, culture, bounded by stunning landscapes and has an abundance of activities for the holidaymaker. Ardara is a traditional centre for weaving and knitwear production. Its historical importance has been recognised in the granting of Heritage status to the town. The visitor will find a number of excellent restaurants in the locality as well as friendly pubs – several of which feature traditional music sessions. Ardara is also known as the festival capital of Donegal with numerous organised events taking place throughout the year.

Local Attractions and Activities
Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches in the locality.
Enjoy a night out at the traditional Irish Pubs.
Dine at one of many Restaurants.
Golf at Narin & Portnoo Golf Club.
Visit some of the many ancient monuments in the locality including Lough Doon Ring Fort, the Kilclooney Dolmen, and Ardara Fort at Hillhead.
Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk. There are 2 Waymarked Ways in the locality - The Bluestack Way and Slí Colmcille.
Visit Errigal Mountain, Donegal's highest mountain and Slieve League, Europe’s highest sea cliffs.
Explore the Sheskin More Nature Reserve.
Visit the Ardara Heritage Centre - this centre has a exhibition on the history of Donegal tweed since the 19th Century using text, photography, artifacts, audio visual displays and demonstrations.
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.
Enjoy some of the local beauty spots - the Glengesh Pass, Maghera Caves, Loughros Point and the Assaranca Waterfalls.
Take a trip on the Fintown Railway - the only working railway in County Donegal which runs along the shores of the stunning Lough Finn.
Enjoy fising for Salmon and sea trout fishing on Owenea River, Sea fishing from the rocks at Loughros Point or Deep Sea Angling from Killybegs.
Enjoy Horse riding and Pony Trekking at the local equestrian centre.
May - The “Cup of Tae” Festival - Honouring the best musicians in traditional music with School of Music on most instruments. Four top concerts and Traditional music in all pubs
May - The Rectors Charity Cycle
June - Music Festival Weekend
June - The Melting Pot - A multicultural event of Ethnic Music, Dance and Food
July - Bluegrass Festival
August - Ardara Agricultural Show - one of the top agricultural shows in Ireland.
October - The Ardara Traditional Irish Dancing Weekend
November - The Matchmaking Weekend - incorporating Blind Date, Speed Dating & Matchmaking. Music in all pubs.
January - Country & Western Music Festival - featuring Top Irish Showbands & Dancing Classes & Country Music in all pubs.
March - The International Walking Festival - Ardara's renowned Walking Festival with Short, Medium & Strenuous walks. Céilí, Barn & Set Dancing nightly with schools of dance in Barn, Céilí and Sets throughout the day.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 Bedrooms to sleep 7 comfortably.
• Disabled accessible bedroom with ensuite.
• Babies travel cot.
• Free WIFI throughout the property.
• Modern living room with smart TV, DVD player and stove.
• Modern fitted kitchen with dining area.
• Dining table, 6 chairs and babies high chair.
• Electric oven with ceramic hobs, fridge freezer and microwave
• Separate utility with washing machine and tumble dryer.
• Iron and ironing board and outside or enclosed clothes lines.
• Bathroom on the first floor with electric shower.
• Large front and rear grass lawns.
• Patio area with furniture & charcoal BBQ.
• Amenity space directly opposite the holiday home.
• A few minutes walk to Ardara Hertiage Town centre.
• 6km to Glengesh Gap.
• 8km to Assaranca Waterfall.
• 9km to Maghera Beach and Caves.
• 8km to the shores of Loughros More Bay.
• 10km to Narin Blue Flag Beach
• 11km to Narin and Portnoo Golf Club
• 28km to the Slieve League Cliffs
• 60km to Glenveagh National Park
• 9 km to Glenties Village
• 18km to Killybegs fishing port.
• 28km to Donegal Town
• 25km to Glencolmcille Village

Living Space

  Living Room

This holiday home has a tastefully decorated and furnished living room. It features a cosy wood burning stove and a natural wooded floor.  The smart TV contains all entertainment apps such as Netflix. There is also a dvd player or free WIFI if you prefer to browse your smart phone/tablet.  Double doors lead to the patio area which has outdoor furniture and a charcoal BBQ.

  Kitchen with Dining Area

This self catering property has a modern fitted kitchen with a tiled floor. Appliances available include an electric oven with ceramic hobs, microwave and fridge freezer. An adjacent dining area has a table and 6 stylish dining chairs, together with a babies high chair. 

The separate utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer. 

  Bedrooms

Accommodation in Drumbarran Park is as follows:-

• Bedroom 1: Ground floor Master Double Bedroom with Ensuite
• Bedroom 2: First Floor Double Bedroom
• Bedroom 3: First Floor Double Bedroom
• Bedroom 4: First Floor Single Bedroom

There is a first floor bathroom with a roman bath and a seperate electric shower

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period. Bookikng deposits are non refundable unless rescheduled.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am
• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement.

This owner accepts PayPal

What's Included

• Bed Linen
• Electricity
• Central Heating
• Free WIFI

What's Not Included

• towels

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