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The Heeneys Holiday Home, Lough Eske - Donegal Town

The Heeney’s is a modern 5 bedroom holiday home situated in lovely countryside  halfway between the centre of historic Donegal Town and shores of Lough Eske . It lies just south ot the Bluestack Mountain range – an area of outstanding natural beauty

The holiday home has 5 large bedrooms to sleep 10 people comfortably. It has the advantage of 3 different living areas – a spacious living room, an open plan living space and a beautifully furnished conservatory. It has a large fenced in lawn which provides an ideal playground for children. The holiday home is a short drive from the internationally renowned Harveys Point Hotel and the 5 star Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel. Both hotels have good reputations for bar food, entertainment and fine dining. The hotels have music at weekends

Lough Eske

Lough Eske translates from gaelic as the "Lake of the Fish". Unsurprisingly then, the lake and its tributaries are popular for fishing, especially for spring salmon, sea trout and  alpine char, with the season running from 1 March to 31 September. Indeed Lough Eske is only one of four fishing lakes in Ireland which boasts Alpine Char.

Lough Eske is surrounded to the north, east and west by the Bluestack Mountains, which occupy most of central and south west Donegal. The Bluestack Way passes close to the holiday home. This is a Waymarked Way designed to traverse the Bluestacks using existing roadways, paths and tracks to lead the walkers through the mountains in a safe and sustainable manner.

Lough Eske lies 6km to the northeast of Donegal Town, to which it is connected by the River Eske. Donegal Town is of great historical interest and has numerous tourist attractions. Donegal Castle stands beside The Diamond, overlooking the River Eske. Guided historical tours of Donegal Town take place on a daily basis during the summer and the Waterbus takes you around Donegal Bay. The ruins of Donegal Abbey, situated on the bay, are open to the public. Donegal Town also has several first class hotels and restaurants. There is entertainment each night in the local pubs with music to suit all tastes.

Local Attractions and Amenities

• Crafts- visit the Craft Village in Donegal Town (4km)
• Golf -  a superb 18 hole links championship courses is located  at Murvagh (15km) 
• Surfing – Rossnowlagh (20km) has some of the best surfing in the world and the European Championships have been held here a number of times
• Walking - Many well-signed walks can be enjoyed in the nearby Bluestack Mountains .
• Horse-Riding - There are several horse-riding and trekking establishments in the area where you can enjoy an afternoon on horseback, riding through some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery.
• Cycling - South Donegal abounds with small, winding roads which offer spectacular views around every corner and are ideal for cycling.
• Within an hours drive of the holiday home there are numerous top class tourist attractions including Glenveagh National Park, The Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, the Marble Arch Caves in Fermanagh and Slieve League in South West Donegal - the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 5 bedrooms to sleep 10 (2 ensuite)
• bathroom with bath and separate shower on first floor
• shower room on ground floor
• main living room has open fireplace
• comfortably furnished, tv and dvd player
• second living space forms part of open plan area
• this living space also has tv and dvd player and is comfortably furnished
• dining area has elegant table and 6 chairs
• stylish modern fitted kitchen
• electric oven and hob, microwave
• dishwasher, fridge freezer
• dining table and 4 chairs
• washing machine and tumble dryer in separate utility
• beautifully furnished conservatory at the side of the holiday home
• large fenced in lawns
• patio area
• located between Lough Eske and Historic Donegal Town
• short drive to Harveys Point and Solis Lough Eske Hotels

Living Space

  Main Living Room

The holiday home has the advantage of a number of different living spaces. The main living area is a large room with an open fireplace. It is comfortably furnished and has a tv and dvd player.

  Second Living Room

The second living space forms part of an open plan area. It features a solid fuel stove, comfortable furniture suite and a tv with a dvd player.

  Kitchen with Dining Area

The holiday home has a stylish modern fitted kitchen. Appliances available include electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The kitchen features a dining table and 4 chairs. An adjacent dining area has an elegant table and 6 chairs. A separate utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer.

  Conservatory

A beautifully furnished conservatory is located to the side of the holiday home. It enjoys lovely countryside views, Outside there is a large garden, perfect for children to play in or to relax in. 

  Bedrooms

The holiday home has the following accommodation:-

• Bedroom 1: first floor, large double room with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite
• Bedroom 2: first floor, large double bedroom with ensuite
• Bedroom 3: first floor, large double bedroom with scenic views of the countryside
• Bedroom 4: first floor, large double room with scenic view
• Bedroom 5: ground floor, twin room, view of countryside

There is a large bathroom with separate bath and shower located on first floor. A bathrom with shower is located on the ground floor.

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (negotiable) of euro100 per week  with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am

What's Included

• Bed linen and towels
• Electricity

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