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10 Sheephaven

10 Sheephaven is a modern holiday home located close to the harbour at Portnablagh, NW Donegal. The links golf course at Dunfanaghy is just a 3 min drive away, while the nearby beach and pier are within easy walking distance. 

The quaint pier is very popular for pier jumping at high tide and has a slipway for launching small craft. This spacious home is an ideal base for your family holiday in one of the most popular areas along the north coast of Donegal. 

The Cove Restaurant and the Buttermilk Art Cafe are a 3-minute walk from the house Marble Hill Blue Flag beach is a 3-minute drive and is a safe sandy beach with surfing lessons available. Also at marble hill is the newly refurbished Shandon hotel with a fabulous Spa and swimming pool.

Surrounding Area

The village of Portnablagh - and the nearby village of Dunfanaghy - are popular tourist destinations with lively pubs and restaurants. Everyone can enjoy the numerous activities available in the locality, from walking on beautiful white beaches, water sports, horse-riding, golf, fishing, cycling to visiting the local art galleries and museum.

The village of Portnablagh itself is located on the shores of Sheephaven Bay and is surrounded by spectacular coastal and mountain scenery. Just a short stroll from the house is the beautiful Killyhoey Beach - a three-mile stretch of golden sand providing safe blue flag bathing.

Just north of Portnablagh lies Horn Head with its striking cliffs and a wide variety of birdlife. Often considered one of the most dramatic of Donegal's Peninsulas, Horn Head provides stunning scenic drives and numerous walks.

Local Attractions

• Water sports including surfing, windsurfing, canoeing, bodyboarding, and kite surfing through JAWS Water Sports based in Dunfanaghy
• Enjoy diving/snorkelling in the clear waters of Sheephaven Bay
• Drive / walk / run around Horn Head
• Dunfanaghy Golf Club - this classic 18 hole links course is literally across the road from the holiday home
• Visit the spiritual Ards Forest Park and beach
• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep – Killahoey, Marble Hill, Tramore
• Day boat trips to Tory Island
• Climb Muckish and Errigal. Mount Errigal, the highest mountain in Donegal is a demanding climb and once on the summit you can see for miles around.
• Visit Glenveagh National Park, with 16,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, wood and bogs. Glenveagh contains the largest red deer population in Europe. Well worth a visit
• Go fishing on Sessiagh Lake, Prut Lake or New Lake - or enjoy sea angling at Portnablagh
• Great local walking, rambling and cycling

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 6
• Bedroom 1: double ensuite on first floor
• Bedroom 2: twin room on first floor
• Bedroom 3: twin or double downstairs beside bathroom
• Bathroom on ground floor with shower
• Living area with gas fire
• large screen TV
• boardgames and books
• Fully fitted modern kitchen
• Electric cooker and hob
• Large fridge-freezer
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Washing Machine Iron and ironing board
• Outside clothesline
• Outdoor furniture
• Patio area
• Holiday home is in a small development in Portnablagh
• 5 min walk to beach and fishing harbour
• 3 min drive to golf club at Dunfanaghy
• 4 min drive to Dunfanaghy village centre
• free wifi
• sorry, no pets

Living Space

  Kitchen

Fully equipped modern kitchen featuring...

• Electric cooker and hob
• Large fridge-freezer
• Microwave and dishwasher
• Washing machine
• Iron and ironing board
• Outside clothes line
• Outdoor furniture - south facing patio area

  Living Area

Spacious and comfortable main living area with gas fire and large screen tv. Boardgames and books are available for guests use.

  Bedrooms

Bedroom 1: double ensuite  on first floor  

Bedroom 2: twin room on first floor 

Bedroom 3: twin or double downstairs beside bathroom

  Bathroom

There is a bathroom on the ground floor with shower

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit of euro150 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period

• check in 4pm
• check out 11am

What's Included

• electricity and central heating
• bed linen and towels
• cot and highchair (on request)
• Stair gates
• free wifi

Availability Key

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