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Skylark Cottage Dunfanaghy

A wonderful 3 bedroom holiday home located on an elevated site overlooking Dunfanaghy Golf Club. The rooms to the front enjoy superb views of Horn Head, Sheephaven Bay and the Rosguill Peninsula.

The area around the holiday home is renowned for uncrowded sandy beaches, mountain passes, scenic views and historical landmarks It also has a wide range of  superb countryside, forest and coastal walks to choose from. The holiday home is a great base for walking, angling, scenic drives and golf.

Sky Lark View is a very comfortable 3 bedroom self catering holiday home, located on the outskirts of  the beautiful sea side village of Dunfanaghy, County Donegal, Ireland.

Overlooking Dunfanaghy Golf Club

The holiday home is situated on an elevated site overlooking Dunfanaghy Golf Club. This  golf course is set in superb natural links terrain with  Horn Head and Sheephaven Bay and the Rosguil Peninsula  providing a spectacular backdrop. The golf course plays its part in providing the holiday home with wonderful uninterrupted views of this magnificent backdrop.

During the summer months a pitch and putt operates in the sand dunes between the holiday home and the sea. Access to this pitch and putt provides a shortcut to the superb Killahoey beach which stretches from just outside Portnablagh right into the heart of Dunfanaghy village. 

Local Beaches

In addition to Killahoey there are four other superb beaches in this beautiful part of Donegal - Ards, Portnablagh, Tramore and Marble Hill. 

The village of Dunfanaghy

The village of Dunfanaghy - and the nearby village of Port-na-Blagh - are  popular tourist resorts  with  lively pubs and a good choice of restaurants -   include the award winning Mill restaurant. There is something for everyone in this beautiful area, from horse-riding to golf, from browsing around the local art galleries to taking leisurely strolls along the magnificent beaches

Local Activities / Attractions

• Take a trip around the spectacular Horn Head drive
• Golf on  Dunfanaghy Golf Club – a classic 18 hole links course literally on your doorstep 
• Visit the enchanting  Ards Forest Park
• Browse the local Art Galleries and Craft Shops
• Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on your doorstep – Killahoey,  Marble Hill, Tramore, Ards
• Visit the Dunfanaghy Workhouse Exhibition
• Take a day trip 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.  Within the National Park Glenveagh Castle and gardens are well worth a visit on their own
• Enjoy diving in the clear waters of Sheephaven Bay 
• Go fishing on Sessiagh Lake or enjoy sea angling at Portnablagh
• Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk

For a holiday experience where good food, great beaches and beautiful scenery are all close at hand, look no further than this homely holiday cottage on the outskirts of Dunfanaghy village.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 6
• 1 x ensuite double bedroom - sea views
• 1 x double bedroom - sea views - games tv
• 1 x twin bedroom
• elevated site with superb sea views
• bathroom with bath and separate shower
• main living area with open fireplace
• superb sea views
• reclaimed wood floor
• tv, dvd and x-box games
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric oven and ceramic hob
• microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher
• dining table with 6 chairs
• washing machine
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• bed linen provided free of charge
• oil fired central heating included
• patio area with patio furniture and gas barbeque
• 500 metres to lovely sandy beach
• located opposite Dunfanaghy Golf Club
• 15 min walk to shops, pub etc in Dunfanaghy
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking

Living Space

  Kitchen

Photo shows the kitchen of the holiday home. This area features a fully integrated kitchen including electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and ceramic hob. The floor is tiled but warm and the large window provides ample natural. The area also contains a washing machine. The kitchen is adjacent to the bright dining area.

  Living Area

The open plan area has been designed to provide a special living space, airy and bright, yet warm and comfortable. Large windows provide ample natural light – and also enable the visitor to enjoy the stunning vista outside - over 180 degrees of beautiful scenery. The living area is decorated in a homely fashion and this  - together with the open fireplace and reclaimed wood floor – gives the area a very cosy feeling. Patio doors lead to a sheltered patio area to the rear of the house

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has 3 comfortable bedrooms  - all with wooden floors. The photograph shows the twin bedroom which is located to the rear of the house. There are two double bedrooms to the front of the house which enjoy superb sea  views. One of these bedrooms has ensuite facilities. The other features a games tv.  

  Bathroom

The spacious bathroom contains a bath and a separate shower unit.

  View over Golf Course

Skylark overlooks Dunfanaghy Golf Course and has views of Horn Head. During the summer months a pitch and putt operates directly across the road from the holiday home. Access to this pitch and putt also provides a short cut access to the beach.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of stg£100 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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