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Stablewoods Cottage - Letterkenny

Located in 100 acres of private woodland  just 7km west of Letterkenny these renovated stone stables provide modern, well equipped self catering accommodation.  Tastefully furnished throughout, the cottages offer everything needed for rest and relaxation   in a convenient central location. The surrounding woods are home to many species of wildlife including foxes, badgers, pheasants, wild duck, hares and rabbits.

Local Activities

The magnificent beaches at Carrigart, Downings, Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy, Portsalon and Rathmullan are all within 40 mins drive time. Boats can be chartered at most of these villages and the area has some of the finest golf links in the country. Letterkenny, Donegal's largest town, with its shops, cinema, theatre, indoor children's adventure playground and public swimming pool, is just a 10 min drive away.

Local Attractions

Foxhall Woods
Stablewoods holiday cottages are located on the old Foxhall estate which includes 100 acres of private woods. The woods are made up of native Irish species of trees including ash, hazel, birch, holly, oak and alder. Guests of Stablewoods cottages can make full use of the woods to enjoy walks in a private setting.

New Mills (5 minutes drive)
The New Mills Corn and Flax Mills are located on the banks of the River Swilly just 5 minutes drive from the holiday cottages. The Mills are fully operational and are open to the public. The oldest of the buildings are said to be 400 years old

Glenveagh National Park
Here within a late 19th century setting in a rugged and remote mountain valley, Henry McIlhenny from Philadelphia created one of the most celebrated gardens in Ireland. Woodland gardens and pleasure grounds, an Italian terrace with antique sculpture and terracotta pots, are all skilfully interwoven against the wild and beautiful Donegal landscape. The cottage is only a 15min drive from the park.

The Glebe House and Gallery
Located at Churchill, Letterkenny, the Glebe House is a Regency house set in woodland gardens beside Lake Gartan. The Glebe is decorated with William Morris wallpapers and textiles and has Islamic and Japanese art. The Derek Hill permanent collection includes 300 works by leading 20th century artists, including Picasso and Kokosha, as well as Irish and Italian artists.

Colmcille Heritage Centre (6 minutes drive)
Located at Gartan, Churchill, Letterkenny, this centre houses a unique interpretative exhibition featuring the life and times of Saint Colmcille (Columba) - Patriarch of the Irish monastic system and founder of the Scottish Church. The exhibition is housed in a beautiful stone building on the shores of Lough Gartan, within the Derryveagh mountain range

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 2 bedrooms to sleep 4
• 1 x bedroom (double or twin) with ensuite shower
• 1 x bedroom (double or twin)
• bathroom with bath and separate shower
• main living area has open fireplace
• tv, dvd and radio/cd player
• fully fitted kitchen
• electric hob and oven
• microwave, fridge with freezer box, dishwasher
• combined washing machine/tumble dryer
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• solid pine floors throughout the cottage
• cot, highchair, babysitter available
• bed linen provided free of charge
• oil fired central heating included
• patio area with wood furniture and gas barbeque
• surrounded by 100 acres of mature broadleaf woodland
• Wellington boots provided
• 10 min drive to shops, pub etc in Letterkenny
• 15 min drive to Glenveagh National Park
• Churchill 7km
• quiet and peaceful location
• renovated stables - over 100 years old
• beautifully landscaped grounds
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• **** 4 star Failte Ireland approved accommodation
• pets welcome

Living Space

  Kitchen

The cottage has a combined kitchen and dining area. It also has a high vaulted ceiling which give the property so much character and transforms the interior in terms of light as well as space.

• fully fitted kitchen

• electric hob and oven

• microwave, fridge with freezer box, dishwasher

• combined washing machine/tumble dryer

• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board

  Living Room

The living area is equipped with tv and dvd and features a cast iron open fireplace.
These old stables have been completely transformed within the last two years and now combine all the best elements of country living with modern comforts, while also taking great advantage of the surrounding wooded landscape and tranquil views over the Swilly river valley.

  Bedrooms

The cottage has two bedrooms and can comfortably sleep 4. As with the other rooms, there is a high vaulted ceiling creating a positive sense of interior light and space.

• 2 bedrooms to sleep 4

• 1 x bedroom (double or twin) with ensuite shower

• 1 x bedroom (double or twin)  

• bathroom with bath and separate shower

  Outside Patio Area

The 2 cottages form one part of a large courtyard arrangement - the other stone buildings are used for storage. there is a pretty outdoor barbecue area with its wooden picnic tables and gas barbecue. Beyond the old stone walls you can see Foxhall Woods - we even supply wellies for you to explore the 100+ surrounding acres of woodland!

Foxhall Woods
Stablewoods holiday cottages are located on the old Foxhall estate which includes 100 acres of private woods. The woods are made up of native Irish species of trees including ash, hazel, birch, holly, oak and alder. Guests of Stablewoods cottages can make full use of the woods to enjoy walks in a private setting. 

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Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid three weeks prior to the letting period

• We also have a 1 bedroom cottage - please enquire

What's Included

• linen
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

Availability Key

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