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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Feel on Holiday all year round in a tranquil luxurious environment. Ideal for a family holiday, weekend away or short breaks. Perfect for families, writers or painters seeking inspiration or simply getting back to nature.
Superb recently built elegant family home in an unrivalled position minutes walk from Tullagh Bay, one of Donegal’s hidden gems, with uninterrupted breathtaking views of beach, coast and mountains. Windmill Cottage is in a magnificent coastal setting, 15 minutes from Buncrana, Inishowen’s principle town, & 25 minutes to historic Derry City.
This is a truly magnificent home, catering for a wide range of holiday makers, with all the amenities holiday and country life has to offer plus first class recreational facilities such as the Ballyliffin Golf Course, water sports, sailing, fabulous Country walks, Waterfall and Tullagh Bay beach, a mere 500 mtrs walk away.
A special feature is that you can get away from the hustle and bustle and pressure of today as there is no TV or phone but ample board games provided. Fabulous walks and Golf. Wonderful beach and the local famous bar restaurant "The Rusty Nail" is 500 mtrs close.
HOUSE WINDMILL COTTAGE
LOUNGE
FAMILY ROOM
KITCHEN
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The Donegal region
Windmill Cottage, Crossconnell is the ideal get away holiday location. An array of amenities meet all needs. Schools, hospitals, shopping centres, airport, railway, restaurants, bars, leisure facilities & local shops are all on hand. Donegal is without question one of Ireland's most beautiful counties.
LOCATION Windmill Cottage is less than 1 km from Clonmany, Inishowen, Co. Donegal and 500mtrs from Tullagh Bay Beach. It is easily accessible by car or public transport and local taxi.
Fantastic beaches, wonderful landscapes, friendly neighbours and local people who enjoy life to the full.
Clonmany area
RESTAURANTS, BARS, SHOPPING & LEISURE
Clonmany and Ballyliffen, both within 2 Km, provide local shops, 4 Star hotels and restaurants. Buncranna & Derry offer an array of amenities meet all needs, hospitals, shopping centres, airport, railway, restaurants, bars, leisure facilities & shopping malls, designer outlets and local shops are all within 35 minutes drive. Enjoy the Clonmany Festival usually held the first week in August.
Interested in Irish history ? Then attend the annual McGlinchey Summer School held in Clonmany in June (www.clonmany.com for more information).
Isle of Doagh Visitor Centre = a centre for local history (3km) – only open in Summer and Christmas. Tel 00 353 86 8464 749 .
Giant’s Causeway, near Portrush, is abut 1 hour 30 minutes - accessible via Greencastle car ferry . Malin Head, the most northerly point in Ireland is about 35 minutes drive.
Rathmullin by car ferry (00353749381901 for sailing times) from buncranna, is about 35 minutes. Rathmullin has fantastic beaches and Boat trips for fishing or dolphin watch. Tel 00 353 74 58131.
EATING OUT. Fabulous Restaurants and fantasic local food make it worth trying out the craic in a few of your own. Clonmany boasts many bars which also do barfood,and just along the Urris road is the Rusty Nail (500 mtrs from house) which does good food. Tel: +353 (0)74 9376116.
Ballyliffin Golf Club Restaurant (membership not required).
Simpson's Award Winning bar cater with freshly made-home cooked meals open 7 days a week 12noon - 10pm (9 pm Sundays) Tel: +353 (0)74 9374499
Kealy’s seafood bar at Greencastle (20 minutes drive) also has an excellent reputation, but is only open in Summer. Tel 00 353 74 93 81010 for information and reservations.
Fabulous restaurant and live music venue at McGrory’s of Culdaff (www.mcgrorys.ie).
4 Four Star award winning hotels in Ballyliffen.
Going to a wedding in Ballyliffin? Windmill Cottage is the perfect place to stay, just 3km away and Bradleys Taxis are bext door.
HOW TO GET THERE
BY AIR. City of Derry Airport
SITES & ACTIVITIES & GOLF At your doorstep are unrivalled golden beaches & coastal beauty spots & city living. Clonmany village, 1km, is a unique character village with school, shops and several pubs. Ballyliffen ,2 km, offers three four star hotels and the famous Nick Faldo designed Ballyliffen Golf Course.
The Clonmany festival is the oldest running festival in Ireland ( 30 years) and features music and entertainment from top artists, quizzes, storytelling, folklore and much more.
How to get there
Windmill Cottage, Crossconnell, Clonmany.
The road network links it to nearby cities of Derry, Belfast & Letterkenny. Derry airport offers flight connections to London, Liverpool, East Midlands, Glasgow & Dublin also Rail connection to Belfast & onwards to Dublin. Belfast Int. & Belfast City airports 1hr.45m.
GETTING THERE: FLIGHTS: CITY OF DERRY AIRPORT is a mere 35 minutes away and is serviced by RYANAIR from Luton, Stanstead, East Midlands, Bristol, Glasgow, Birmingham and Liverpool airports. (www.ryanair.com_ FLYBE from Birmingham, Cardiff, Southampton (www.flybe.com) AER ARANN from Dublin (www.aerarann.com) BRITISH AIRWAYS from Manchester and London (via Glasgow) (www.ba.com)
BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AND BELFAST CITY AIRPORTS are 2 hours away with airline flights by: EASYJET - Luton, Stanstead & Gatwick, (www.easyjet.com) BRITISH MIDLAND - from London Heathrow, Birmingham and East Midlands, (www.flybmi.com) AER LINGUS from London Heathrow, Malaga, Rome, Amsterdam, Faro Algarve Lanzarote, Barcelona, Milan, Munich, Nice, Paris (CDG), Rome (Da Vinci), (www.aerlingus.com) RYANAIR - Stanstead, Luton, Gatwick, Liverpool, Glasgow, East Midlands, Birmingham, Bristol (www.ryanair.com)
TRAINS: Train services from Dublin to Londonderry (via Belfast) are 3 times daily Train services from Belfast to Londonderry 5 times daily (Web Page: www.translink.co.uk )
BUS Bus connections from Belfast to LondonDerry (8 times daily) and Dublin to Londonderry (Enterprise 4 times Daily) (www.translink.co.uk)
AIRPORTER: Direct from Londonderry Quayside shopping centre to Belfast International and Belfast City airports. Several; buses daily. web site: www.airporter.co.uk or phone +44 2871 269996
TAXI Local transport taxi connections from Derry to Clonmany via Bradley Taxis (appx €35 fare from City of Derry Airport) Pick up can be arran ged in advance from City of Derry Airport or from Belfast International or Belfast City Airports Phone: + 353 86 277 6441
CAR HIRE: Available at City of Derry Airport. Preferred rates available from EUROPCAR contact Ross Anthony +44 2871 812773
Also available from Belfast International or Belfast City Airports
FERRY To Belfast or Larne then 2 hours drive to Clonmany (via Londonderry)
By Ferry or Express Ferry from Stranraer, Troon, Cairnryan and Fleetwood to Belfast and Larne on StenaLine 12 saililngs daily (www.stenaline.co.uk)
Conventional Ferry from Birkenhead (Liverpool) to Belfast. Two sailing daily on Norfolkline (www.norfolkline.com) Then by car, bus or train.
Inquire for further details John or Patricia Brown From outside UK: + 44 7519 825149 From within UK 07519 825149
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
City of Derry / Londonderry (LDY): 29 km
Railway:
Londonderry / City of Derry: 29 km
Ferry:
Belfast + Larne: 120 km
Activities near Clonmany
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Private garden, Bicycles available
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: ACCOMMODATION COMPRISING:
GROUND FLOOR Porch with inner vestibule leading to Hallway, Oak style Flooring throughout. Carpeted Stairs to 1st floor landing Family Room, Marble Fireplace with Fire Basket. Double aspect view. Reception Room with double doors to rear. Magnificent family reception / entertaining room. Feature marble fireplace. Triple aspect views. Kitchen/Dining Room with superb designer fitted Shaker style fully Luxury Kitchen. Utility with washing machine, dryer. broom & storage cupboards. Rear entrance. Downstairs WC cloakroom.
FIRST FLOOR Staircase leading to Gallery Landing with hot press & loft access Master Bedroom Outstanding triple aspect view Master Bedroom with additional walk in wardrobe + En suite
Bedroom 2 Double room with front double aspect panoramic views + en suite
Bedroom 3 Double room with front double aspect panoramic view. Wardrobe,
Family Bathroom: Luxury Bathroom suite with power shower. Large vanity floor unit with storage. Lighted mirror.
Oil Fired Central Heating with thermostatic radiators Double Glazed Windows Ample double electrical points throughout the home .
Further details outdoors: Gardens with driveway, parking for several cars and garage.
At your doorstep are unrivalled golden beaches & coastal beauty spots & city living. Clonmany, 1km, is a unique character village with school, shops and several pubs. Ballyliffen, 1 km, offers 3 four star hotels and the famous Nick Faldo designed Ballyliffen Golf Course.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival. Local contact representative.
Details of local leisure facilities, hotels and spa facilities. Beach & walk details provided. Golf Course details. Waterfall directions.
Walks, Doctor and hospital details in case of emergency. Suggested day trips and regional places of interest.
Church times and local shop details. Note: Holidaymakers must provide their own holiday and medical insurance.
Conditions
No pets, thank you. Strictly no smoking except outside property.
Refundable deposit of €250 required, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
50% of rental fee due at time of booking with balance 3 weeks before your stay.
Towels and bed linen provided.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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AUTUMN 2008
20 Nov 08
23 Nov 08
595£500
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235197
2 Nights
CHRISTMAS 2008 NEW YEAR
23 Nov 08
11 Jan 09
595£500
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235197
2 Nights
WINTER 2009
11 Jan 09
1 Mar 09
595£500
0-
235197
2 Nights
SPRING /PRE SUMMER 2009
1 Mar 09
1 Jul 09
595£500
0-
235197
2 Nights
SUMMER 2009
1 Jul 09
14 Sep 09
695£584
0-
235197
2 Nights
AUTUMN 2009
14 Sep 09
21 Nov 09
595£500
0-
235197
2 Nights
CHRISTMAS 2009 NEW YEAR
21 Nov 09
9 Jan 10
625£525
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275231
2 Nights
WINTER 2010
9 Jan 10
6 Mar 10
625£525
0-
235197
2 Nights
SPRING /PRE SUMMER 2010
6 Mar 10
1 Jul 10
625£525
0-
235197
2 Nights
SUMMER 2010
1 Jul 10
11 Sep 10
695£584
0-
235197
2 Nights
AUTUMN 2010
11 Sep 10
20 Nov 10
625£525
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235197
2 Nights
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
PAYMENT: PRICED IN EUROS
Payment by Cheque or Bank transfer or Pay Pal in advance of stay.
(a) 50% due on booking
(b) Balance of 50% due, together with 250 euros refundable deposit, 3 (three) weeks prior to rental.
CANCELLATIONS:
Unless agreed in writing the follwoing terms apply:
A cancellation 29 – 56 days before arrival date – 50% of rental refunded
15 to 28 days before arrival date – 25%
0 to 14 days before arrival date – 10 %
ADDITIONAL
Refundable deposit of €250 payable is required at the time of final payment. Refunds will be made within two weeks of departure date.
Prices include cleaning preparation however in the event that special cleaning is required after a stay (cleaning over and above normal requirements due to abuse of facilities) a cleaning charge will be levied.
Guestbook
A superb location. Wonderful house close to nature walks and beach. Mr B Sheerin, Spain
The Ideal Holiday home my 2 weeks were an inspiration for writing - K. Murray, Dublin
A romantic and fabulous house in an unrivalled setting - Mr & Mrs A. Bradley, Aberdeen
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Advertiser joined: 7 Aug 2008 This property added: 7 Aug 2008
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