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Sonas - Cruit Island

Sonas is modern 3 bedroom holiday cottage situated on Cruit Island near the seaside village of Kincasslagh in Co Donegal. Cruit Island is joined by a bridge to the mainland. The island boasts numerous sandy beaches, rugged headlands, small coves and the very scenic 9 hole Cruit Island Golf Club.

A True Getaway Holiday

The holiday home provides a true getaway experience. It is located down a quiet track with little or no passing traffic. To enhance the getaway feeling there is no television in the house – instead there is book library, a selection of local maps and guidebooks as well as some board games.

The holiday home sleeps up to six people. There are three bedrooms  - one downstairs with double bed, and two upstairs with twin beds. The ground floor is open plan in design. The living area has comfortable sofas and an open fireplace (turf supplied). There is a fully equipped modern kitchen with adjacent dining area. There are views of the sea to the front of the house.

Cruit Island itself is one of the main islands of the Rosses region of West Donegal. Cruit has some of the most beautiful and uncrowded beaches in this part of Ireland. The island has a uniquely rugged landscape featuring some spectacular rockscapes. It is mainly flat with narrow winding roads making it ideal walking terrain. The island is also an excellent base for shore angling. From the front door it is a short walk to a number of the islands 8 sandy beaches.

Local Activities / Attractions

• Golf on nearby Cruit Island Golf Club  – a challenging 9 hole course.
• Enjoy peaceful walks, deserted beaches, magnificent rockscapes, a wealth of wild flowers and rare bird-life - all on your doorstep.
• Try some of the local award winning restaurants in the region - Danny Minnies in Annagry  or the Lobster Pot in Burtonport
• Go Kayaking near Carrickfinn beach (Rapidkayak).
• Try fly fishing on the nearby lakes of the Rosses
• Visit Leo’s Tavern in Meenaleck – the home of world renowned Clannad and Enya
• Visit the Dunlewey Lakeside Centre - Facilities include restaurant, tea-room, craft shop,  adventure play areas, pets & animals, storytelling, boat trips on Dunlewey Lake, guided tours and weaving demonstrations.
• Take a day trip to Aranmore, Tory Island or Gola Island.
• Climb  Errigal Mountain
• 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
• Visit the Daniel O Donnell Visitor Centre in Dungloe. This centre is dedicated to the Kincasslagh singer and features a large collection memorabilia and awards collected over the years.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 6 (1 ensuite)
• bathroom with bath and overhead shower
• open plan ground floor
• living area has open fireplace - turf provided
• book case, local map guides, games
• modern fully equipped kitchen
• electric oven and hob, microwave
• dishwasher, fridge freezer
• dining area with table and seating for 6
• separate utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
• downstairs airing cuboard
• sea views to the front of the holiday home
• peaceful location - situated off quiet track
• gravelled drive and parking area to front and side.
• short walk to several of the islands beaches
• 5 minutes drive to Cruit Island Golf Course
• 5 minutes drive to Kincasslagh
• 20 minutes to Donegal Airport

Living Space

  Living Area

The holiday home has an open plan ground floor. The comfortably furnished living area has a natural wood floor and an open fireplace - turf supplied. To enhance the getaway feel there is no television in the holiday home. However there is a book library, local maps and board games.

  Kitchen

The holiday home has a modern fully equipped kitchen. Appliances available include electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer. A separate utility has a washing machine and tumble dryer. The adjacent dining area has a table and seating for 6.

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has the following accommodation:-

• Bedroom 1: ground floor master bedroom with ensuite
• Bedroom 2: twin bedroom upstairs
• Bedroom 3: twin bedroom upstairs

There is a bathroom on the first floor with bath and overhead shower.

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 and towels
• electricity
• central heating

Availability Key

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