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Lakeside Cottage - Fanad

Lakeside Cottage is a modern 4 bedroom holiday home with a truly idyllic setting on the shores of Kindrum Lake on the ruggedly beautiful Fanad Peninsula. This luxury self catering cottage is also just 1.5km from the wonderful Ballyhiernan Beach on Fanads Atlantic coastline and 7.5km from the iconic Fanad Head Lighthouse.

The holiday home has large mature gardens along the lake shore and features its own private jetty – the perfect launch pad for non-motorised water based activities. Kindrum Lake itself is a popular fishing lake and permits and boat hire are available locally.

An Idyllic Setting for a Relaxing Getaway

With a small hill to the front of the house, a lake to the rear and trees on either side the setting is wonderfully private – perfect for a relaxing getaway. To enhance this experience there’s no TV or WiFi to distract from the surrounding beauty.

Luxury Accommodation

Lakeside Cottage has a large open plan area on the ground floor with living, kitchen and dining spaces. Double glass doors lead out to a large enclosed decking area overlooking the gardens and lake.

There is a wonderfully spacious ensuite master bedroom on the first floor with lovely lake views. There are two other double bedrooms on the first floor as well as a large bathroom with bath and separate shower. On the ground floor there is; another ensuite double bedroom.

Cottage has a separate utility room. To the side there is a large double garage available for storing surf boards, bicycles, fishing rods etc. An outdoor tap is also available

The Wild Atlantic Way and Mulroy Drive

Lakeside Cottage is centrally located on the northern tip of the Fanad Peninsula. It is between the shores of Mulroy Bay and Lough Swilly with the Atlantic Ocean less than 2km away to the north.

The holiday home lies just off the Wild Atlantic Way and along the route of the Mulroy Drive – a scenic loop around the shores of Mulroy Bay

Fanad Head Lighthouse is a short drive from the holiday home. This iconic lighthouse is a Signature Point along the Wild Altantic Way and is now open to the public during the holiday season

Secluded Beaches

The holiday home is also a few minutes drive away from 4 of the most secluded and unspoilt beaches in Donegal – Donaghmore, Sessiagh, Port na Ling and White Shore. The nearest beach; Ballyhiernan - is a Green Coast Award beach and is the location of Adventure One Surf School - the leading ISA approved surf school in North Donegal.

Walking

The narrow winding roads around Lakeside Cottage play their part in ensuring a slower pace of life. These roads are ideal for walking and cycling. Indeed the wider Fanad Peninsula is criss-crossed with winding country roads and coastal tracks – perfect rambling terrain.

Tourist Amenities

Although situated in a peaceful rural location, the holiday home is within easy driving distance of some major tourist amenities. The top class links golf course and blue flag beach at Portsalon is 10km away.

The Harry Blaney Bridge over Mulroy Bay means the two holiday resorts of Carrigart and Downings are a 20 minute drive. Near Downings is the fabulous Rosapenna Golf Resort. Area 50 in Kerrykeel (15km) is a top outdoor activity centre featuring water sports, trampolines, rock climbing, archery and much more. The popular family seaside resorts of Rathmullan and Dunfanaghy are both a 40 minute drive away.

Day Trips

There are a number of worthwhile day trips that can be enjoyed from the holiday home. These include the magnificent Glenveagh National Park , Ards Forest Park and the historic Walled City of Derry. Letterkenny - Donegals main shopping town - is 40 miniutes drive away and features a multi-screen cinema, theatre, county library and museum, Arena 7 Adventure Complex, mini zoo, karting cente and the modern Aura leisure centre.

Lakeside Cottage affords a restful getaway for the keen walker, golfer, photographer, artist or angler. It is also an ideal base for families who want to experience a real "get away from it all" holiday in the beautiful Fanad Peninsula.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 8 comfortably ( 2 ensuite)
• large bathroom - bath and separate shower
• bright open plan area on ground floor - lake views
• living area has large wood burning stove
• radio and cd player - NO TV
• board games
• dining area overlooks Kindrum Lake
• dining table and 6 chairs
• stylish modern kitchen with tiled floor
• kitchen window overlooks lake
• cooker with gas hobs - double oven
• microwave
• dishwasher
• separate utility - fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer
• iron and ironing board
• outside clothes line
• extensive fenced in garden along lake shore
• private jetty onto lake
• large decking area - outdoor furniture
• large double garage for storage - surf boards etc
• outdoor tap
• initial supply of fuel for stove

Living Space

  Open Plan Area

Lakeside Cottage has a large open plan area on the ground floor with living, dining and kitchen areas. It enjoys lovely views over Kindrum lake. Glass patio doors lead out to a large enclosed decking area overlooking the extensive gardens and the lake.

Y shaped stairs lead from the open plan area to the first floor

  Living Area

The focal point in the living area is a large wood burning stove. The area is comfortably furnished and has a wood floor. A selection of board games is avaiable.
There is no tv

  Kitchen

The bright kitchen area has a tiled floor. Appliances available include a double oven cooker with gas hobs, microwave and dishwasher. A separate utility has a fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

The adjacent dining area overlooks Kindrum Lake.

  Bedrooms

The accommodation make-up in Lakeside Cottage is as follows:-

• Bedroom 1: Ensuite master bedroom - first floor - king sized bed - lake views
• Bedroom 2: Double bedroom - first floor - lake views
• Bedroom 3: Double bedroom - first floor
• Bedroom 4: Ensuite double bedroom - ground floor

In addition to the 2 ensuites there is a large first floor bathroom with bath and separate shower.

  Decking Area and Garden

Lakeside Cottage has a truly idyllic setting on the shores of Kindrum Lake. There are extensive fenced in gardens sweeping down from the house to the lake shore. There is also a large decking area enclosed with glass panels.

A large double garage is available for storing bicycles, surf boards, golf clubs, fishing rods etc.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit of euro200 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

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

What's Included

• bed linen and towels
• electricity
• central heating
• intial supply of fuel for stove

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