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No 1 Ard Alainn Cottage - Portsalon

Superb Golf Links and Blue Flag Beach on the doorstep

No1 Ard Alainn is a beautiful modern holiday home located in the charming holiday village of Portsalon in  North West Donegal. Portsalons renowned blue flag beach and its superb golf links are literally on the doorstep of this first rate self catering accommodation. Portsalon Golf Club has been extensively redesigned in the last few years and is now one of the finest links courses in the North West of Ireland.

The Holiday Home

The cottage itself has all the facilities required to ensure an enjoyable self catering holiday experience. An especially attractive feature is the existence of two distinct living areas. On the first floor there is stylish living room with a balcony that overlooks the beach and golf course. A separate living area forms part of the open plan ground floor.

The Fanad Peninsula

Portsalon is located on the Fanad Peninsula. This beautiful peninsula stretches north from the village of Milford  via Kerrykeel to Fanad Head and back down to the heritage village of Ramelton via Rathmullan. It contains numerous bays, glorious beaches, rugged mountains, rolling hills and numerous small lakes.

Fishing

Sea angling is available at both Portsalon and Rathmullan  - on the Lough Swilly side of the Fanad Peninsula.  The Mulroy Bay side of the peninsula is the location of the Meadows Fishery. This is a two acre stream fed lake with good road access and parking space. Fishing is by fly only using barbless or de-barbed hooks. A range of fishing options are available to cater for both the experienced angler and the beginner

Surfing

The beautiful Ballyhiernan Bay is only 5 km from the holiday home. A beautiful unspoilt sandy beach skirts this bay. This beach is the location of the Adventure One Surf School  - the leading ISA (Irish Surfing Association) approved school on the north coast of Donegal. In Portsalon itself there is a water sports centre at the village harbour where kayaks, pedal boats, wetsuits and boogie boards can be hired.

Letterkenny

Letterkenny, County Donegal's main town, is only 30 minutes by car. This modern town has a 5 screen cinema, bowling, go-karting, a superb modern leisure centre, a beautiful urban park, An Grianan Theatre, the Regional Cultural Centre and a wide variety of shopping.

The North West

The spectacular landscapes of the Inishowen and Rosguil Peninsulas, the unspoilt Donegal Highlands, the magnificent Glenveagh National Park and the ancient and historic walled City of Derry are all within an hours drive of the holiday cottage

For a memorable holiday in North West Donegal you need look no further than beautifully located Ard Alainn Cottage. Contact Sean now to reserve your preferred holiday date

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 10 (1 ensuite)
• bathroom with bath and overhead shower
• ground floor living area with wood floor
• open fireplace
• luxury leather suite
• flat screen tv + dvd
• fully fitted kitchen area with tiled floor
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• conservatory style dining room with tiled floor
• dining table and 6 chairs
• large windows and patio doors
• first floor living room
• stylish electric fire
• comfortable furniture suite
• flat screen tv + dvd
• glass door leading to balcony
• balcony has views over the beach and golf course
• patio area with patio furniture and barbeque
• washer/dryer machine
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• 200 metres to lovely sandy beach
• 100 metres to Portsalon Golf club
• 2 min walk to shop, pub etc in Portsalon
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking

Living Space

  Kitchen

As part of the open plan ground floor the kitchen area includes a fully integrated kitchen including electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and electric hob. The floor is tiled but warm and the large window provides ample natural light.

  Living Areas

A very attractive feature of this modern holiday home is the existence of two separate living areas. On the first floor there is a spacious living room with a stylish electric effect fire. This living area is comfortably furnished and features a flat screen tv. Double doors lead out to a balcony which provides good views of portsalon golf club and beach.

The open plan ground floor features another spacious living area. This bright living space has an open fireplace, luxury leather suite and hardwood floor. For home entertainment there is a flat screen tv and dvd.

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has 4 bedrooms - all with wood floors.

• 1 x bedroom with double and single bed - ground floor
• 1 x triple bunk bedroom - ground floor
• 1 x double bedroom - ensuite-first floor - sea views
• 1 x twin bedroom - first floor

  Conservatory Style Dining Area

Adjacent to the kitchen is a conservatory style dining area. This features an elegant dining table and 6 chairs. Double Glass doors lead out to a patio.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 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

• bed linen
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

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