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The Old School House at Carrickfinn

The Old School House on the Wild Atlantic Way is beautifully restored and offers quality self catering accommodation. Fringed by West Donegal’s unique coastal scenery, it is the perfect holiday location. This Donegal self catering holiday home suits all needs.

Original Features of Old Schoolhouse

Tastefully furnished fitted with all modern conveniences warm, cosy, comfortable, secure and family friendly. The character of the old classroom has been retained and with a glowing fire, the original granite fireplace is a great focus point. The overhead balcony serves as a reading or games area. A number of old school desks have been restored. Other artefacts include roll books, schoolbooks and photographs. Mobile broadband is available in the holiday home.

The Carrickfinn Peninsula

The Old School House is situated on the beautiful Carrickfinn Peninsula. This Peninsula is located in North West Donegal and is surrounded by the county's largest Gaeltacht area.The peninsula has a fertile low-lying grassy plain known as a Machair or machar in Gaelic. The unique ecosystem of this grassy plain has led much of Carricfinn to be designated as a Special Area of Conservation and also a Natural Heritage area. 

Carrickfinn Blue Flag Beach

The holiday home is within easy walking distance of the idyllic Boatstrand beach and the fabulous Carrickfinn Blue Flag Beach. It is also a few minutes drive from Donegal Airport which has flights to both Dublin and Glasgow.

The natural landscape of the Carrickfinn peninsula and surrounding coastal region provides the basis for many of the activities that the visitor can enjoy. In addition to an abundance of golden sandy beaches there are many water based activities  – including windsurfing and kite surfing, scuba diving, sea angling and boat charters. Locally based Rapid Kayaking offer half day island tours and canoe trips along the coast.

West Donegal

The wider region around Carickfinn has several Waymarked Way walking routes. For hill walkers Mount Errigal and the Derryveagh Mountains are easily accessible as are the many walking trails in Glenveagh National Park. Unique Ascent is a company based in the region that offers rock and sea stack climbing.

The nearest village to Carrickfinn is Annagry which has a supermarket, pubs, hotel and the renowned Dannie Minnie’s restaurant. There are scenic 9 hole golf courses on Cruit Island and in Gweedore. The fabulous Dunlewey Centre (20km) has a range of indoor and outdoor play facilities as well as riding stables.

Recommended day trips

Recommended day trips from the holiday home include Glenveagh National Park, Arranmore and Tory Islands, the historic Walled City of Derry and Glencolmcille/Slieve League

Each year a number of major festivals and events take place in the Carrickfinn region including the Mary from Dungloe Festival, the Burtonport Summer Festival, the Donegal Shore Festival in Kincasslagh and Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair

The Old School House holiday home is ideally situated for visitors who want to enjoy traditional Irish music and language, explore the Donegal hills mountains and beaches, visit the local islands in West Donegal - or just relax in a lovely tranquil setting.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 3 bedrooms to sleep 7 (2 ensuite)
• bathroom on the ground floor
• living room is refurbished school classroom
• classroom character has been retained
• original granite fireplace and school desks
• other artifacts include roll books, schoolbooks and photographs
• tv and dvd player
• living room overlooked by balcony
• balcony serves as a reading or games area
• well equipped kitchen
• dishwasher, cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave
• dining room
• utility room has washing machine, tumble dryer
• iron and ironing board
• garden to front and rear
• mature landscaped grounds
• patio area with outside furniture
• deck area
• private parking
• mobile broadband is available
• 5 minute walk to nearest beach.

Living Space

  Living Room

The original one school room now serves as the living room. The character has been maintained with the original granite fireplace and school desks.  Turf is supplied free of charge for evening fires.

Other artefacts include copies from droll books, schoolbooks and photographs.

WiFi available

Television, radio and dvd player 

The mezanine is ideal as a reading or games area.

  Kitchen

The kitchen is well equipped for a self catering holiday. Appliances available include dishwasher, cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave.
A utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer.

  Bedroom

Accommodation in the holiday home is as follows:-

• Bedroom 1 : Double ensuite - ground floor. 
• Bedroom 2 : 2 single beds + cot - ground floor
• Bedroom 3 : Ensuite Master bedroom ensuite with double and single bed - first floor

There is a bathroom on the ground floor

Tariff

Booking Details

• A deposit of €200  per week is required to confirm reservation.
• All deposits will be acknowledged.
• The full balance is payable on day of arrival.
• Rental period is from 3 p.m. on the afternoon of arrival until 10 a.m. on the morning of departure.
• Hirer is responsible for any breakages or damage caused to contents.
• House to be left clean and tidy. 

What's Included

• bed linen
• turf
• towels are available for overseas visitors.

What's Not Included

• towels
• central heating and electricity are charged extra, as per usage

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