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Cottage |1 bedroom |Sleeps 3

Glenties in Donegal

From £233 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

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

About the home

Glenties ,Donegal Cottage,this cottage is situated on the grounds of Oakdale Farmhouse B&B.
Self catering semi detached accommodation just 2km from Glenties town, onN56 road.
One family bedroom en- suite shower. surrounded by nature with country views. Peaceful and relaxing.Fresh and modern ,first letting Easter 2009

Our fully self contained Cottage is on the main bus route so ideal for independent and older travellers.
Also ideal for couple's and small families as a getaway.Several places to visit all within 40 minutes drive Slieve League ( europes highest sea cliffs) Glencolumcille Folk Village and craft shop, tea rooms golden sand beach at Malinmore all worth a visit. Ardara 4 miles, Waterfall 7 miles. Killybegs fishing village, Fishing on local Owenea river, salmon & trout fishing.
Restaurants, Pubs with music at weekends, bank and Post Office in Glenties.
Donegal Water Bus trip,
Free Wi fi Internet link when you bring your own computer.


Taxi service available.

There is also a large supermarket in Glenties so you can have a extensive variety to choose from for your stay at our Donegal Cottage.
No Dogs please.
No smoking
Cot available
High chair

A painters delight with the Hills of Donegal in the background, and the Owenea river flows through the farm.
Patio area with seating breath taking views both front and back,green fields, fresh air. Paragliding sites locally, bring your own kit.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Open plan kitchen / Sitting room with TV and DVD Sofa and armchair soft seating .

Further details outdoors:
Garden furniture, decking, BBQ scenic countryside views.

Further details

Paypal accepted. Euro Cheque, Bank Draft

Conditions

Walking ,Golf ,Beaches, Fishing, Wi-Fi free Internet access,

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The Donegal region

Set in the hills this peaceful setting is the ideal haven to enjoy the tranquillity of this scenic area. Situated on the doorstep of one the Blue Stack trails the cottage interior has been tastefully decorated in a traditional style, while still including all modern amenities. The cottage makes an ideal base for touring the South West Donegal in a rural setting ,with Slieve League Europe's highest sea cliffs just 20 miles drive.

The cottage has a cosy atmosphere which is idyllic for a relaxing break for all types of individuals any time of the year.

Donegal is a county rich in culture and heritage. You can sample the great history of the Donegal people in various museums, galleries and visitor centres around the county.

Deep sea fishing off Killybegs 17 miles, also a lovely drive to the Giants causeway or just relaxing,a painters paradise.

The Glenties area

Glenties is a small thriving town with and pubs, shops and cafes. Towards the North West of Glenties, are bays, beaches and beautiful coastal scenery. 10km away is Blue flag Nairn beach which is long and golden and is a definite must for beach lovers and surfers and an 18 Hole Golf courses.

Glenties lies close to the Blue Stack Mountains and Carnaween mountain , is surrounded by two rivers which are prominent for fishing. Within the glens of Glenties are an abundance of scenic walks,and forest trails which can be accessed by foot, horse, and bicycle.
Fishing, golfing, horse riding, hiking, hill walking, pitch and putt ,shopping and touring are but a few of the activities available.

Ardara town, which is a 5 minute drive, includes a heritage centre and a hand-woven tweed factory. Ardara hosts multitudes of festivals throughout the year including the superb Ardara walking festival.

Fintown Railway is the only remaining railway line in County Donegal. Here, nestling deep in the heart of spectacular mountainous scenery steeped in tradition, myth and folklore, and running along the crystal clear waters of Loch Finn you are invited to relive those nostalgic days when Donegal had about 200 miles of narrow gauge railway operated by the County Donegal and Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Companies.


See Donegal Town castle and take a trip on the Water Bus and see the spectacular
scenery.
Also in Donegal visit Magee's for local traditional tweed.Sample local sea food and the Guinness.
Also enjoy traditional Irish music in the pubs.

Glenveagh National Park and castle is situated on the eastern side of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north-west Donegal. This beautiful park is home to herds of red deer and golden eagles about one hours drive from our Vacation Cottage.

There is a Visitors Centre and the Castle is surrounded by one of
the finest gardens in Ireland.

There are guided tours of the Castle and a restaurant with tea/coffee and home made scones available.

Letterkenny is Donegal's largest town and is home to some of the larger retail outlets.

Ideal touring base, Visit Bloody Forelands, Slieve League (Europes highest sea cliffs) Glencolumbkille Folk Village,Water fall,Caves ,Ancient Historic Monuments Beaches, Country walks, hill walking.

There are marked walk routes that will bring you through the Hills
and Valleys and the main walking trail passes by
our door or a longer walk is the Blue Stack Hills Trail.

Fishing on the Owenea river a few minutes walk from the holiday
Cottage, stocked with salmon and trout.

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St Connells Meseum and Heritage Centre in Glenties is a popular
tourist attraction.


Glenties town offers a choice of Restaurants offering local seafood
and Traditional Irish pubs with Traditional Music.

Hand knits and Tweeds available in Ardara(5kms) and Donegal Town.

How to get there

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Cottage situated on main N56 road and 2km to Glenties town
On bus route from Dublin Airport via Donegal Town , to Glenties 4 hour drive
Donegal town 26 km
Letterkenny 40km
There are many car rental companies located in Donegal and you should find the rates quite reasonable.
Buses travel from all over Ireland into Letterkenny and on up throughout County Donegal with daily services available.
GPS: DIRECTIONS to Cottage 54.780494N 8.302917W

Activities near Glenties

Reviews

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02 Jan 2012

“Comfy base for exploring Donegal” The cottage is well kept and had everything we needed for a week-long stay in County Donegal (laundry, wifi, cooking). And it was nice and warm in the cold, blowy weather we had while there. Tip:... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 3
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	4 Jan 12	8 Jan 12	280€ 280	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Jan 12	6 Apr 12	310€ 310	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	6 Apr 12	14 Apr 12	320€ 320	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid summer	14 Apr 12	8 Jul 12	350€ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Jul 12	8 Sep 12	440€ 440	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	8 Sep 12	23 Dec 12	330€ 330	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	380€ 380	0-	0-	1 Week

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

50/% Deposit required with booking ( non refundable) Balance to be paid six weeks PRIOR to the arrival date. Price includes,bed linen, towels and electricity Oil central heating.

Weekly letting from Sat to Sat arrive by 4 PM Depart by 11 AM

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1 years listed You are contacting Teresa O' Donnell Landline +353 749 551262 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in Ireland and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.