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Isabella Bay Cottage - Creeslough

Isabella Bay Cottage is an outstanding luxury holiday home with fabulous views over Sheephaven Bay.  Located on the edge of Creeslough village, and within walking distance to shops, local pubs, restaurants, art galleries, festivals and traditional music, this elegant holiday cottage in North Donegal, boasts an amazing location. 

Contemporary Open Plan Design

The self-catering holiday home is very spacious and has 5 bedrooms 3 en-suite bathrooms and sleeps up to 10 people comfortably and is tastefully decorated to a very high standard throughout. The contemporary open plan kitchen/living area is a great family space. 

You can relax, or read in the sun lounge, or take in the panoramic uninterrupted views of Sheephaven Bay and Ards Forest in the Minstrel Gallery.

The views from the private enclosed garden are incredible which are complimented with a secluded sheltered decking area, complete with dining and barbecue facilities.

Ideal Touring Base for North Donegal

Creeslough (meaning belt of lakes) is a very charming village and steeped in history and beauty.  It is surrounded by stunning beaches, lakes and mountain scenery.  It is close to Dunfanaghy village, Carrigart and Downings. You can enjoy the convenience of shops pubs and restaurants, all on your door step. A wonderful place for the perfect holiday.

Local Activities/ Attractions

• Enjoy a leisurely walk along the beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches, at Marble Hill, Ards,  Friary, Tramore Killahoey,(blue flag)  Downings Bay.(blue flag) and take in the fresh air.
• Take a trip to Ards Friary walk along Lady Isabella Bay beach, then take the path to view the breathtaking views around Sheephaven Bay and Downings. 
• Keen golfers can enjoy golf at the superb championship at Rosapenna, the Old Tom Morris course and recently opened Sandy Hills Course, St. Patricks course at Carrigart. Pitch and putt for the children, or golf at Dunfanaghy, Golf Club 18 hole links – open all year round with sandy course. 
• Visit Magherabeg Leisure Centre Downings with 20m swimming pool, children’s pool  Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym.
• Go diving in the clear waters of Mulroy Bay and Sheephaven Bay 
• Keen divers can visit Mevagh Irelands largest purpose-built dive centre, in Carrigart and experience wreck, dives, scuba diving courses/ sea dives power boat training, and children’s camp.
• Enjoy a trip round the spectacular Atlantic Drive, Lough Salt Drive, or Horn Head drive with dramatic scenery and rugged coast line.                  
• Visit the famous Glebe House and Gallery as well as Colmcille Heritage Centre
• Visit the 16th Century Medieval Doe Castle. 
• Take a leisurely walk or cycle round the quiet country roads, and take in all the spectacular views.                                                                                        
• Browse round the local shops, art galleries and craft shops.
• Visit Gartan outdoor Education Centre 
• The Lakeside Centre in Dunlewy has something for all the family including boat trips and activities for both adults and children.
• For the more adventurous climb Muckish/Errigal Mountains Mount Errigal is a short steep walk with excellent views across many of the peninsulas and bays.
• Visit the Dunfanaghy Workhouse Exhibition.
• Enjoy all the water sports that are available, from Jaws Water Sports Dunfanaghy village  windsurfing kite surfing, suitable for all ages and abilities- for groups or individuals, sea kayaking, and body-board.   A speciality is their yoga sol and surf, a very popular sport in this area. Lessons and hire, kids club every morning                                                                                                     
• Horse riding stables are in the villages of Dunfanaghy and Carrigart which offers exciting pony treks across miles of sandy beaches and sand dunes. (For all age groups and abilities)
• For the keen Fisherman - Fishing / Boat Hire -  there are an abundance of beautiful lakes and rivers, where you can go fishing. Lough Na Tooey Owencarrow, Glen Lough  Purt Lough, Sessiagh Lake local brown water trout fishing, see the wild life geese and swans  Permits are required and are available locally.  
• Take a boat trip to Tory Island or Arranmore Island.
• Visit Ards Forest Park, excellent for beautiful forest and coastal walks.  There is also a children’s play park, beach café and bird sanctuary, a fabulous beach and is a great place for children to enjoy.
• Take a day trip and visit Glenveagh National Park, which lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains.  It is home to many plants and animals browse round the art galleries, craft shops and beautiful gardens.  It is also famous for its fine herd of red deer, and the golden eagle.  An excellent day out for all the family, well worth a visit.
• Dine at the fabulous restaurants, The Cove at Portnablagh, The Glen Bar and Restaurant and also the award winning Mill Restaurant overlooking the New Lake Dunfanaghy. There are so many other wonderful restaurants, coffee shops and Irish pubs where you can enjoy true Irish hospitality.

All information of Local Activities/Attractions is in the Holiday Home.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• private elevated site with stunning views
• 5 bedrooms to sleep 10 (3 ensuite)
• luxury bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower and toilet
• main lounge has open fireplace
• flat screen television DVD’s, books
• sun lounge area with luxury leather settees
• viewing minstrel gallery
• kitchen and dining area
• fully equipped kitchen
• electric oven and hob
• microwave and toaster
• fridge/freezer
• dining table and 6 chairs
• washing machine and tumble dryer
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• hairdryer
• separate utility room
• cot, highchair available on request
• enclosed large, mature garden
• patio furniture - sorry no barbecue available
• wheelchair accessible
• suitable for the elderly
• Dunfanaghy Golf Club - 10 min drive
• Ards Forest Park - 3 min drive

Living Space

  Kitchen

The contemporary open plan kitchen/living area is a great family space.

• fully equipped kitchen
• electric hob and oven
• microwave and dishwasher
• washing machine and tumble dryer
• separate utility room
• iron and ironing board
• dining table and 6 chairs 

  Living Area

Isabella Bay is tastefully decorated to a very high standard throughout. The spacious living room features an open fireplace, luxury furnishings and lovely views over surrounding countryside. It is equipped with tv and dvd.

  Sunroom

You can relax, or read in the sun lounge, or take in the panoramic uninterrupted views of Sheephaven Bay and Ards Forest in the Minstrel Gallery.

  Minstrel Gallery

The Minstrel Gallery provides additional living space with lovely views towards the upper reaches of Sheephaven Bay

  Bedrooms

• Bedroom 1 – Downstairs,a lovely bright sunny room with king-size bed views of Muckish Mountain.
• Bedroom 2- Downstairs - a king-size bedroom with French doors leading out into the back garden with views of Sheephaven Bay
• Bedroom 3 – Upstairs - a bright sunny king-size room with en-suite bathroom views of Muckish Mountain
• Bedroom 4 -  Upstairs - twin room with en-suite bathroom
• Bedroom 5 – Upstairs - master Bedroom with en-suite, with fantastic views of  Sheephaven Bay       

All bedrooms have mirrored double wardrobes and wooden floors throughout.

  Bathroom

In addition to the 3 ensuite bedrooms Isabella Bay has a luxury bathroom with Jacuzzi  bath and separate shower and toilet

Tariff

Booking Details

100 euro (non-refundable) deposit is required to secure booking. Balance is preferable 6 weeks prior to letting period.  Check in 4.00 pm – check out 11.00 am Weekends are not available during July and August

What's Included

• electricity
• central heating
• bed linen
• cot, highchair and stairgate available on request

What's Not Included

Towels available on request - additional charge

Rubbish collection

Barbeque 

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