Falcarragh holiday cottage accommodation, Killult with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Laurel Cottage (cottage)

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After nearly four years of steady work Laurel Cottage can now let its first guests indulge in the authentic charm of the tastefully restored cottage set deep in Donegal's Gaeltacht. The oldest inhabited house in Upper Killult, has been rejuvenated with traditional lime render exterior, exposed stone feature walls inside, lime washed downstairs bedroom, reclaimed tiled hallway, tongue and groove woodwork, all sliding sash windows and modern kitchen.

Laurel Cottage is the perfect base to see the best of NW Ireland. Glenveagh National park is only 15 minutes drive away, Magheroarty for the ferry to Tory Island 10 minutes and Burtenport only 30 minutes for the ferry to AranMor Island.

You have a huge choice of local blue flag beaches only minutes away and we are between 2 of Donegal's highest mountain, Errigal and Muckish.

Laurel Cottage	Downstairs Bedroom
Dining Room	Upstairs Bedroom

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The Donegal region

If you long to get away from it all, then Donegal is the perfect spot. With soaring sea cliffs that plummet 300 metres, deserted white sandy beaches, jaw-dropping landscapes, excellent seafood and quiet cosy pubs, Donegal forces you to sit back, slow down and admire the view.

But whether you want to opt for long rambling walks over rugged terrain, laze around on a scenic beach, or explore an ancient site, this spectacular county in Ireland’s North West corner is hard to beat.
Ards Forest Park, County Donegal

This 1,200-acre park is the perfect spot for a family outing. Situated on the shores of Sheephaven Bay on the rugged Donegal coastline, it’s filled with woodland, rivers, picnic areas, sandy beaches, and play areas.
Earagail Arts Festival, County Donegal

Generally taking place in July, the Earagail Arts Festival includes theatre and comedy, outdoor family events, children’s events, exhibitions, film and workshops. Over 80 events take place at over 35 locations in County Donegal. Check the website for current dates and programme.
Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal

This stunning park encompasses 14,000 hectares of mountain, raised bogland, lakes and woodlands dissected by the valley that gives the park its name. The Golden Eagle was reintroduced to the park in 2000 after 100 years of extinction. There’s also a castle and magnificent gardens on site.
Sea Cliffs

With the highest sea cliffs in Europe, fantastic mountains and sweeping landscapes, amazing coastal walks are a speciality whether you want to go it alone, or make a trip with an organised walking tour.

Falcarragh / Killult area

Toraigh is a remote and craggy island lying eight miles off Cnoc Fola (Bloody Foreland) on the north Donegal coast. It supports a population of almost 200 people.

The islanders live in two clustered settlements – An Baile Thiar (west town) and An Baile Thoir (east town). Toraigh’s spectacular cliff scenery is complemented by a rich and varied history. The island was first occupied more than 4,500 years ago, as a Neolithic dolmen revealed. The Iron Age promontory fort of Dún Bhaloir is said to have been the stronghold of Balor na Súile Nimhe (Balor of the Evil Eye), a mythical warlord prominent in the island’s folk memory.

Ionad Cois Locha or the Dunlewey Lakeside Centre is situated on the shores of Dunlewey Lough in the shadow of the haunting and mysterious Poison Glen and at the foot of Mount Errigal, the highest mountain in the county.

The centre tells the story of the renowned weaver, Manus Ferry, and his home has been reconstructed to give the visitor the full flavour of life in Donegal in the middle of the last century. It offers something for all the family and facilities include weaving displays, a lake with paddle boats and canoes, an indoor play area, lakeside walks and pony trekking.

How to get there

Stena Line and P&O ferries to Belfast, Larne and Dublin. Direct flights from UK, Europe and USA to Belfast Aldergrove and George Best City. Car hire available. If any difficulty with flights or car hire please let us know we can usually source the cheapest and the service is free....
We are approx 2hrs drive from Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove, 2 1/2 hours from the port of Belfast.

We have agreed preferential rates with the country's leading private aviation company www.eurojet.eu.com to make your stay in Laurel Cottage extra special and to save travelling time. Please contact us and we can provide a quote. Donegal airport is just 15 minutes from the cottage.

Activities near Falcarragh

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bedroom 1 with double bed and period furniture fully restored with lime-washed walls and electric stove.
Bedroom 2 upstairs with double bed, dresser, wardrobe and views to the sea.
Bedroom 3 with either single or bunk bed. Views over the fields.

Bathroom 1 downstairs with re-claimed Victorian tiled floor and Victorian double ended bath, WC and sink and tongue and groove panelling.
Bathroom 2 upstairs with power shower, WC and sink.

Kitchen-Welcome basket of wine, milk in fridge and some local produce. Electric 4 ring cooker with oven and grill. Fridge with freezer compartment (additional freezer in shed), microwave, dishwasher, combined washing machine/dryer. Toaster and kettle.

Lounge with original flagstone floor and exposed wooden beam. An open turf fire adds to the warmth and atmosphere on cool Autumn evenings. This spacious room now has two walls of exposed original stone with door leading to the glasshouse and garden.

Dining/ kitchen with exposed stone walls and high ceiling. Traditional country table and chairs.

The fireplace now houses a stove on the raised hearth, surrounded by local marble re-used when the local church had to replace its 250 year old step.

Further details outdoors:
Shed suitable for storage of bikes, surfboards and drying. The secluded back garden is partly grass (suitable for a small kick about with a ball) and partly paved with local slate.

We have built a raised BBQ area with bench and beautiful views over the fields to Errigal mountain. The glasshouse looking into the back garden is a lovely place to sit for breakfast (small table and 2 chairs).

Conditions

Laurel cottage is over 120 years old and has uneven floors and some low doorways.

This is what makes the cottage so unique as it is the oldest in the area but may make the cottage unsuitable for those with wheelchairs and those unsteady on their feet.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
September/October	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	625£ 563	0-	0-	1 Week
November/December	1 Nov 09	20 Dec 09	425£ 383	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas/New Year	20 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	895£ 806	0-	0-	1 Week
January / February	3 Jan 10	28 Feb 10	295£ 266	0-	0-	3 Nights
March / April	28 Feb 10	4 Apr 10	445£ 401	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter week	4 Apr 10	11 Apr 10	745£ 671	0-	0-	1 Week
April / May	11 Apr 10	30 May 10	445£ 401	0-	0-	1 Week
June	30 May 10	27 Jun 10	645£ 581	0-	0-	1 Week
July / August	27 Jun 10	29 Aug 10	745£ 671	0-	0-	1 Week
September / October	29 Aug 10	31 Oct 10	645£ 581	0-	0-	1 Week
November / December	31 Oct 10	19 Dec 10	445£ 401	0-	0-	3 Nights
Christmas / New Year	19 Dec 10	9 Jan 11	895£ 806	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Electricity charged at flat rate of 50 euro per week Halloween to Easter.

Deposit of 20 % payable with booking.

Breakage deposit of 100 euro payable on arrival or with booking. Refunded on leaving if paid on arrival or within 14 days of leaving if paid with booking.

Guestbook for Laurel Cottage

The cottage is beautiful – the owners have thought of everything. It is in a location that is within close proximity to so many attractions. We mainly spent our time at the many different beaches in the surrounding area. And of course there is the wild & beautiful Glenveigh National Park. I will most definitely be returning to this beautiful cottage...Aoife Dublin May 2009

I must say this was a brilliant holiday in a great part of the world,and made all the better by staying in such a wonderful cottage.It had just the right mix of modern and traditional and is set in such a beautiful location...Vavavoom Belfast April 2009

House was really comfortable and had every facility we needed. Especially enjoyed the turf fire, and although we didn't need it for the heat still lit it most nights for the atmosphere. Well equipped kitchen plenty of towels etc. Even games and books, a real home from home...Jim Ayrshire July 2009

So very sad to leave. Thank you for allowing us to live in your wonderful cottage. It was a migical home -even for a wee while. All 23 of our family members loved it !! M Scotland April 2009

Before we unlocked the door I was warned "look, it might not be like what it looked like on the website", but it was! We weren't too lucky with the weather but still climbed Errigal, caught fish off the rocks (and had them for tea) walked for hours every day on magnificent beaches and every night saw another amazing sunset. We also sat on our backsides in front of the turf fire or round the table in the beautiful has-everything kitchen and slept in cosy beds listening to the rain and wind outside. We had a most relaxing holiday in a handsomely designed and equipped cottage and I am looking forward to getting back as soon as possible. E England Sept 2009

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