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Fahan Holiday Home

Fahan Holiday Home is a luxury 4-bedroom holiday home located in the picturesque coastal village of Fahan in Co Donegal. It is situated just over 5km from Buncrana and less than 15km from the centre of Derry City. The holiday home is located in a peaceful area close to the centre of Fahan.

Fahan and Lough Swilly

The holiday home can sleep 8 people in four large spacious bedrooms. it is within walking distance to a blue flag beach, two award-winning restaurants /pubs, including the Red Door Hotel. The local North West Golf Club at Lisfannon is a 3 minutes drive while the internationally renowned Ballyliffin Golf Club is 28km to the north. Whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors or simply want to unwind and relax this luxury holiday home provides the ideal base.

An Ideal Base to Explore the Inishowen Peninsula and Derry City

The property is situated on the Wild Atlantic Way driving route, ideal to explore the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula. During the summer months, the Buncrana to Rathmullan car ferry provides easy access to the equally stunning Fanad Peninsula.

The luxury holiday home is also ideal for those who wish to explore historic Derry City from a more tranquil base. Few places in these islands can offer such a compelling and unique experience for the visitor as the Walled City of Derry - its setting on the steep hills overlooking the wide sweep of the River Foyle, its distinctive architecture and its famous walls all provide enormous appeal. The Lonely Planet Guide have Derry in the top 10 cities to visit in 2013. 

Local Attractions and Amenities

• Situated on Wild Atlantic Way driving route
• Visit nearby Wild Ireland - a must for the kids
• Visit the ancient walled City of Derry on the banks of the Foyle
• Take a day trip to the majestic Glenveagh National Park (58km) in the Donegal Highlands
• Explore the northern coast of Northern Ireland. The Giants Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Dunluce Castle are just some of the top attractions in this area.
• Try a sailing course at the Lough Swilly Yacht Club (summer months)
• Visit the Fort and Military Museum at Dunree (18km)
• Enjoy some of the many fine sandy beaches in and around Fahan including Lisfannon, Porthaw and Stragill
• Visit the newly renovated Isle of Doagh Famine Village near Ballyliffin (30km) This wonderful attraction depicts life in Donegal at different stages throughout history in an informative and enjoyable tour
• Take a trip around the famous Inishowen 100. This is one of Ireland's most scenic drives. The route includes dramatic coastal scenery plus a fine collection of ancient forts and monuments, traditional craft centres, and a dozen or so friendly villages. Scenic highlights include the Gap of Mamore, and Malin Head - Ireland's most northerly point
• Use the Lough Swilly ferry service an Buncrana to explore the neighbouring Fanad Peninsula
• Visit the Inishowen Maritime Museum in Greencastle, which includes a state-of-the-art planetarium
• Enjoy bird watching at the Inch Wild Fowl Reserve
• Go walking on the many coastal pathways, woodland, and hills on the Inishowen Peninsula
• Go fishing on the Crana River or at the Pollan / Fullerton Dam
• Visit Grianan of Aileach. This is a 5000-year-old neolithic stone fort located on a hilltop at Burt, with commanding views of loughs Foyle and Swilly.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 8
• Bedroom 1: King size bed and en-suite
• Bedroom 2: King size bed and en-suite
• Bedroom 3: King size bed and en-suite
• Bedroom 4: Twin beds with separate bathroom (with bathtub) next door
• 3 en-suite bathrooms and 1 main bathroom with bath tub upstairs - Toilet downstairs
• Travel cot available (on request)
• 2 Living rooms - both with open fires and TVs
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Cooker, Fridge Freezer
• Dishwasher, Microwave
• Washing Machine
• Tumble dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Separate utility room and outside clothes line
• Large garden with Outdoor furniture, BBQ
• Small garden to rear of house
• Two sunloungers and outdoor sofas so you can make the most of those sunny days
• 5 min drive to Buncrana
• 15 min drive to Historic Walled City of Derry
• 3 min drive to North West Golf Club at Lisfannon
• 3 min drive to beach at Lisfannon
• Free wifi

Living Space

  Kitchen

Fully equipped modern kitchen:

Cooker, Fridge Freezer

Dishwasher, Microwave

Washing Machine and Tumble dryer

Iron and ironing board

Separate utility room and outside clothes line

  Living Room

The holiday home has 2 spacious living rooms and both feature an open fireplace and open fireplace.

  2nd Living Room

2nd living room with open fireplace

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has 4 bedrooms to sleep up to 8 people

Bedroom 1: King-size bed and en-suite

Bedroom 2: King-size bed and en-suite

Bedroom 3: King-size bed and en-suite

Bedroom 4: Twin beds with separate bathroom (with bathtub) next door

Travel cot (available on request)

  Bathroom

3 en-suite bathrooms and 1 main bathroom with bathtub upstairs.

Toilet downstairs

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit 25% - with the balance to be paid four weeks prior to the letting period

- check-in 4pm, check out 11am
- Sat-Sat rental only during high season
- weekends available during mid and low season
- refundable damage deposit €500

High Season: July/Aug/Easter
Mid Season: Mar/Apr/May/Jun/Sep/Oct
Low Season: Jan/Feb/Nov/Dec (except Christmas/New Year)

What's Included

• Electricity included
• Central heating included
• Bed linen and towels supplied
• Travel Cot (on request)
• Free Wifi

Availability Key

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