Buncrana holiday home to let, Rockytown with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, internet access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Rockytown (house)

Home description

The house was completed in May 2007.
Situated at a quiet child-friendly location within walking distance to the local amenities.
Boasting four double bedrooms, two public rooms and a large kitchen and large fuuly enclosed private gardens with a secure dog run, it is ideal for families.
The house is furnished to a high standard with new fitted furniture in three of the bedrooms and new leather suites in the public rooms.
The large kitchen has a dining table seating 6.High quality wooden and tiled floors are present throughout the house.

Front view of house	Dining Kitchen
Dining Area	Sitting room 1

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The Donegal region

The Inishowen Peninsula has been referred to as 'Ireland in miniature' with beautiful, deserted sandy beaches dappled along its rugged coastline and breathtaking scenery amidst its unspoiled natural environment. The scenic mountain ranges and rambling hills offer boundless routes for hill walkers and hikers, while the beaches provide excellent facilities for sailing, swimming, water sports and fishing.

Buncrana, which is the principal town on the peninsula, provides a rich variety of culture, amenities and outdoor activities to create a high quality of life in County Donegal.

Buncrana / Rockytown area

Buncrana is situated on the shores Lough Swilly, population approx 5,000.

A map of the area can be found at the following address http://www.johnthemap.co.uk/pages/donegal.html

For Children
Walk 15 minutes from the house and there is a superb children's play park and leisure centre with swimming pool. The main beach is next to this and has specific areas set-up for picnics.
There are lots of lovely beaches for children to play at. The beach at Lisfannon has achieved blue flag status and is about a five-minute drive from the house.


For Golfers
1.The Buncrana Golf Club is located on the entrance to Buncrana and 200 metres from the Tourist Information Office.
Overlooking the beautiful Lough Swilly this oldest 9 hole links course in Ireland delivers a challenge to the most advanced golfers, yet,offers enjoyment to beginners also. The Buncrana Golf Club also offers the keenest green fees in Ireland, with €13 all week and €10 for Open Competitions.
2.The North West Golf Club, Lisfannon Buncrana 18 hole championship golf course -The course lies between the picturesque Moldy Mountains and the Sea.
The surrounding scenery is magnificent. The Club boasts a modern, comfortable Clubhouse with usual facilities. It has been dubbed by Cecil Barcroft " the St. Andrews of Ireland".
There is much in common between St. Andrews and Lisfannon, such as concealed runs and bumps approaching the Greens that look easy enough to run onto.

For Anglers
The Crana River is walking distance from the house and tends to fish late with good runs of grilse and sea trout during July. The biggest salmon in recent years was a 22lb salmon and fish up to 16lb are usually caught each Season.
Fullerton reservoir is a 10-minute drive and is 400 acres in size and has a large population of both wild and stocked brown trout. The reservoir is fly-fishing only (no bait fishing), with a two trout bag limit - 11 boats are available for hire (max. 3 rods per boat). A 15lb trout has been recorded for this fishery. Salmon now tend to run into the reservoir towards the end of the season.

Entertainment etc
A cinema and an assortment of restaurants are located within comfortable walking distance of the house."
- Shopping - Buncrana has a variety of clothes / gift / grocery & specialist shops.
Hourly bus service to Derry gives a MASSIVE variety of shops.
- Social Activities
Buncrana has over 20 pubs
There are 2 nightclubs in the immediate town centre of Buncrana
- Scenery
Lots of beautiful scenery. Many scenic walks like Fr. Hegartys Rock & Swan Park
- Other Activities
Paintballing in Culdaff
Buncrana Motor Museum
Dunree Fort - Military Museum
Keep in Swan Park
Grianan Aileagh
Inishowen 100 - Scenic drive

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How to get there

BY AIR.
City of Derry Airport
The distance to Buncrana by car is 15 miles and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
The airport website is www.cityofderryairport.com

Ryanair fly to this airport and their website is http://www.ryanair.com

They have flights from the following destinations: -
· Bristol
· East Midlands
· Glasgow Prestwick
· Liverpool
· London Stansted


Belfast International – www.bial.co.uk
& George Best Belfast City Airport – www.belfastcityairport.com
The drive from the airport is approximately 1.5 hours and the distance is around 90 miles

Fly from the following destinations:-
· Bristol
· Edinburgh
· Glasgow
· Liverpool
· London Gatwick
· London Luton
· London Stansted
· Newcastle.

BY SEA
P and O Ferries travel to Belfast http://www.poirishsea.com/
Sterna line travel to Larne http://www.stenaline.co.uk/
The car journey is approximately 2 hours to Buncrana from Belfast or Larne and the distance is approximately 90 miles.

TAXI
There are numerous taxi and hackney firms located in Buncrana, offering day and night time services including:

Buncrana Cabs (074) 9363900
Hugh McMonagle (074) 9361283
Town Clock Taxis (074) 9363322
West End Taxis (074) 9362198

Activities near Buncrana

Facilities

Further details indoors:
As well as having a walled garden which allows the children to play in a safe environment, we have also fenced off an area of the back garden so that if you leave the house your dog can stay outdoors.
There is a P.C.connected to broadband so that you can access e-mails and surf the net.
There is also a Gamecube with a selection of games and an extensive selection of books to read.
Sky T.V with prepaid sports and movie channels and DVD are available with a selection of DVDs to view.
Everything is brand new -beds, quality leather suites, table etc.

Further details

Booking Terms and Conditions.

1. Houses are let on a Saturday to Saturday basis except by special arrangements. Houses may be occupied from 4pm on the day of arrival. They must be vacated by 10:30am on the day of departure.
2. A deposit of 25% is required to confirm bookings. The deposit is forfeited in the event of cancellation. This must be paid within 7 days of the booking date.
3. The balance of total account is due four weeks before commencement of rental. In the event of a cancellation within this period, the balance is forfeited unless the house is re-let.
4. Bed linen and tea towels are supplied.
5. There is no charge for Electricity or central heating. Coal and turf will be available on arrival also for your use.
6. Management are not responsible for any loss of valuables or property left after departure.
7. Management may at all reasonable times visit the house.

Conditions

A well-behaved dog is allowed but sorry, no cats.
Strictly no smoking except in utility room..

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
September	31 Aug 08	28 Sep 08	415£ 415	8080	100100	3 Nights
October 08 to Dec 08	28 Sep 08	20 Dec 08	280£ 280	6060	9090	3 Nights
Dec 08 to Jan 09	20 Dec 08	4 Jan 09	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan 09 to April 09	4 Jan 09	4 Apr 09	350£ 350	6060	9090	3 Nights
April 09 to April 09	4 Apr 09	18 Apr 09	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
April 09 to May 09	18 Apr 09	30 May 09	450£ 450	8585	105105	3 Nights
May 09 to June 09	30 May 09	27 Jun 09	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
June 09 to August 09	27 Jun 09	29 Aug 09	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Aug 09 to Sep 09	29 Aug 09	26 Sep 09	450£ 450	8585	105105	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

- linen supplied free of charge

- electricity included

- oil fired central heating included

-solid fuel included for fire in living room

Availability

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Name:	Mary Clare Rooney
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