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House |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Ardbane in Downings

from £70 / night

£490–£790 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Ard Na Mara is recently completed luxury holiday home with a spacious open plan lounge, sun room, kitchen and dining area. The lounge has a open fire and house has central heating throughout. The kitchen is modern with a dining area adjoining the lounge and sun room, large windows take advantage of views of Sheephaven Bay, Horn Head, Tory Island and Atlantic Ocean.

The reception hall leads to 2 bedrooms and main bathroom. The staircase leads to the galleria on the first floor adjoining 2 large master bedrooms complete with en suite. Each bedroom has panaromic views of mountains, Horn Head cliffs, Sheephaven Bay and out to the Atlantic.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The style of the house incorporates a blend of contemporary and traditional features. The ground floor has natural pine floors, natural slate and a natural stone fire place. The kitchen is large, well equipped with plenty of storage and breakfast bar. The dining area, lounge and sun room have a southern aspect and benefit from natural light.

There is a 32" TV with Sky and DVD in the lounge and a portable TV with DVD in the main bedroom.

Further details outdoors:
The garden has been extensively landscaped with spacious areas of decking adjoining the sun lounge and leading to natural stone paved court yard on the sheltered side of the house, 'a sun trap on a bright day'. These areas are furnished with loungers, tables, chairs and BBQ available for alfresco dining.

The gardens are well maintained with large lawns and colourful shrubs and flowers in spring and summer.

Parking available for 5 cars.

Further details

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

A 25% deposit is required on bookings with balance payable 4 weeks prior to departure.

Payment in full required for bookings made less than 6 weeks before holiday.

Security deposit of £200.00 against damages to be included with final payment, refunded after an inspection of the house within 14 days of departure.

Payment can be made bank transfer, cheque or debit/credit cards by paypal ( Paypal 3 % booking fee).

The change over day is Saturday during high season, check for other arrangements.

We do not except groups, families only !

Conditions

Oil-fired central heating and electricity included.

Bed linen and towels are included, but we ask that you provide your own beach towels.

Checkout time is 11.00 am, check in time is after 4pm.

Games room available with 7ft american pool table, football table and sofa bed, £60.00 per week extra.

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Sweeping driveway and spacious landscaped gardens

 

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Natural stone patio, views of Horn Head

 

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Open plan lounge with natural stone fire place

 

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Spacious sun lounge, access to large decking areas

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The Donegal region

County Donegal presents an ever-changing spectacle of landscapes and seascapes set against a backdrop of mountains and moors, with evidence everywhere of traditional Irish culture. Donegal boasts a vast rugged coastline softened regularly by a succession of beautiful beaches with golden sand and clear fresh waters. Inland, Donegal is wild and unspoilt with winding roads leading to never-ending spectacular vistas.

Golfing and fishing are popular activities in County Donegal and there is no shortage of facilities available. Other major attractions include Glenveagh National Park and Castle, Tory Island, Glebe House and Gallery, Colmcille Heritage Centre, Fort Dunree Military Museum and Abbey Mill Wheels.

The Downings / Ardbane area

The seaside village of Downings a pleasant resort that commands a superb views and has a good sandy beach. Downings is on the rosguill pennisula and its well establised Atlantic drive touring route.

Downings, the peninsula's main fishing village is situated on a lovely curved beach. The beach is ideal for children as the water is very shallow for a long way out.

Things to do in the Downing area;

1) GOLF

There are two 18-hole championship courses at the nearby Rosapenna Hotel. The golf courses are a few minutes' drive from the house and include Old Tom Morris Links and The Sandy Hills Links. Golf courses at Dunfanaghy and Portsalon are nearby.

2) SURFING

Donegal is rich in waves. Surfing locations nearby include Tramore Beach, Marble Hill Beach, Tra Na Rossan Beach and Ballyhernan Beach. Surfing schools are available during July and August on Marble Hill Beach (Jaws Watersports) and Ballyhernan Beach (Adventure One). Body boards available for hire in Jaws Watersports, Downings.

3) WIND SURFING

Top class conditions offer the enthusiast endless possibilities along the 3 mile stretch of clear Atlantic wind and surf, popular all year round. Irish Windsurfing Series held on the last weekend in July on Downings beach.

4) CYCLING / MOUNTIAN BIKING

Choice of routes along the coastline, with or without hills, with or without pub-stops. Trail badger web site for details on routes.

5) DEEP SEA ANGLING

Rich pickings of tope, gurnard, flat fish, pollack, mackerel, spotted dog, conger, blue shark & giant skate, local fishing charters available. Contact rosguill charters for day trips, must be booked in advance.

6) BEACH WALKING

A choice of crisp open beaches to recharge the batteries and fill the lungs with healthy Donegal charge. Tramore, Tra Na Rossan and Murder Hole beach are our favourites.

7 - DIVING

Crystal clear waters abound with animal life in and out of abandoned wrecks. Mevagh Dive Centre, Carrigart offer local dive trips.

8 - PITCH AND PUT/ Driving Range

Everybody has to start some time, and here is perhaps the best in the country, or hit a few balls at the driving range.

9 - NATIONAL PARK

We are only a short hop away from Glenveagh National Park in 40,000 acres of ancient woodland and its majestic Mansion.

10 - PHOTOGRAPHY

Opportunities around every corner and headland to capture that elusive shot youâ??ve always longed for.

11 - ANCESTOR TRACING

Well positioned to visit two of Donegal is best equipped sources of the counties heritage at Ramelton & Inch Island.

12 - CRUISE TO TORY AND ARANMORE ISLANDS

Discover the peace and tranquillity of a life style long forgotten.

13 - DOWNINGS BAY LEISURE CENTRE

Relax in the Jacuzzi and steam room after a quiet session in the pool or if our feeling fit visit the gym.

14 - LOCAL SEAFOOD

Enjoy the day-fresh fruits of the sea from local restaurants��.Bon Appetite!

15 - VISIT A TRADITIONAL PUB

Enjoy a bit of craic, a turf fire and some music in the Harbour Bar, Singing Pub or Glen Bar.

How to get there

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There are frequent flights into Dublin, Belfast, Derry and Donegal airports.

Some useful websites are;

www.skyscanner.net
www.easyjet.com
www.flybe.com
www.ryanair.com
www.aerarann.com

Traveling time to Downings;

Derry Airport (85 Km) approximately 1hr
Donegal Airport (55 km) approximately 50 mins
Belfast International Airport (120 km) approximately 1hr 50 mins.
Dublin Airport (280 km) approximately 3 hr 30 mins.

For competitive car hire, book early for the best price.

www.travelsupermarket.com/c/cheap-car-hire/

Activities near Downings

Reviews

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09 Aug 2012

“Scenic and Peaceful setting for family get together” Ideal facilities for a family group, especially with young children. A very well equiped house. Located in a traquil and scenic area

21 Jul 2012

“Spacious house in scenic location” We stayed in Ard Na Mara for 1 week in July. The house was big and had more than enough room for our party of 10 (6 adults and 4 children). The house has a great living area with open planned dining and living area with enough crockery and utensils to go around, The house is situated just outside Downings which has a great beach and is close by to Carrigart which has a Centra for groceries. We travelled to Dunfanaghy (30 mins) a couple of days which had a really good golf course €25 and a fantastic beach. The Atlantic Drive where the house in situation has a scenic drive all round the peninsula with stunning views. All in all we had a fantastic time in the house and the area,

04 Jul 2011

“A little piece of heaven” We hired Ard na Mara as a place to hold a family reunion - and the house comfortably housed 6 adults, four children and one infant. The facilities were top knotch - all mod cons and we arrived to... more

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05 Jun 2011

“Excellent holiday rental with wonderful views.” Myself, my wife and 3 other couples rented Ard na Mara for a weekend to celebrate a 50th birthday. We flew in from Manchester on Friday night and Stephen the owner was on hand to guide us to the property and couldn't have been more helpful. We phoned ahead to the local pub and they extended meal time to allow us to order (after our delayed flight). Excellent !! The accommodation is excellent , very modern and very spacious and has absolutely everything you need for a wonderful holiday/weekend break. One room has bunk beds which is ideal for families for children. The views from the patio are wonderful and as we sat sipping our drinks in the early evening we only wished we had booked a longer stay. I have recommended the villa to friends and as a group we will all agree we will be back only for longer next time.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January - April	18 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	490£ 490	-	-	1 Week
Easter	1 Apr 12	15 Apr 12	690£ 690	-	-	1 Week
May - June	15 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
July - August	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	760£ 760	-	-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	30 Sep 12	590£ 590	-	-	1 Week
October - December	30 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	490£ 490	-	-	1 Week
Christmas/New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	690£ 690	-	-	1 Week
January - March	5 Jan 13	25 Mar 13	490£ 490	-	-	1 Week
Easter	25 Mar 13	7 Apr 13	690£ 690	-	-	1 Week
May - June	7 Apr 13	6 Jul 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
July - August	6 Jul 13	1 Sep 13	790£ 790	-	-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 13	29 Sep 13	590£ 590	-	-	1 Week
October - December	29 Sep 13	22 Dec 13	490£ 490	-	-	1 Week
Christmas/New Year	22 Dec 13	5 Jan 14	790£ 790	-	-	1 Week

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

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

Oil-fired central heating, electricity, complementary coal, logs and turf included.

Weekend rates are £340 for 2 nights, £390 for 3 nights and £440 for 4 nights, only available outside June, July, August, Christmas and Easter.

Bed linen and towels are included, but we ask that you provide your own beach towels.

Checkout time is 11 noon; check in time is after 4pm.

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