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Bungalow |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Gweedore in Donegal

From £330 per week |  From £65 per night

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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

About the home

Comfortable holiday home, very scenic area of Derrybeg, Gweedore, Donegal. Views of the ocean, islands and mountains. Numerous beaches, rugged coastal scenery.

Nearby local attractions include Dunlewy Lakeside Centre (museum/open farm/boat trips/children's activities); Glenveagh National Park; Bloody Foreland; boat trips to Tory or Gola island, Atlantic Drive on the North coast, a few minutes from Teach Jack’s Hotel famous for its food, craic, evening entertainment and family ceilidhs

Day trips - Slieve League cliffs (highest in Europe) in South Donegal, Letterkenny, Derry, Donegal town.

Close to Bunbeg which offers a wide selection of restaurants and pubs and Ostan Gweedore Hotel contains an indoor pool, leisure centre and spa facilities, which are open to non-residents.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Solid fuel stove in kitchen; open fire in sitting room; children's indoor toys; DVD/CD library; air hockey table.

Further details outdoors:
Large flat garden with good views of mountains and sea; excellent for outdoor games; outdoor toys.

The area is famous for its miles of sandy beaches. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a range of activities including fishing, cycling and hill walking. Golfers are spoilt for choice with the courses at Gweedore, Cruit Island, Cloughaneely and Dunfanaghy.

Traditional music sessions taking place in the local pubs. Famous groups/performers from the area include Altan, Clannad, Enya, Daniel O'Donnell.

Further details

English/ Spanish spoken; discounts out of season (September until June).

Conditions

25% deposit secures booking; remainder due 4 weeks in advance.

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Front view of house

 

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LIVING ROOM

 

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En suite bedroom

 

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Port Arthur - 15-20 mins. walk from house

The Donegal region

This is the Gaeltacht area of Donegal. The locals speak Irish, but everyone can also speak English.

Donegal is a county of fantastic scenery, the highest sea cliffs in Europe, deserted white sandy beaches, rugged landscapes, castles, historic sites, lots sheep grazing in little fields surrounded by stone walls, excellent seafood and friendly pubs.

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. 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. 14,000 hectares of mountain, lakes and woodlands. 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.

Slieve League Sea Cliffs (South Donegal) - the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

The Gweedore area

This is the Gaeltacht area of Donegal. The locals speak Irish, but everyone can also speak English.

Nearby local attractions include Mount Errigal, Dunlewy Lakeside Centre (museum/open farm/boat trips/children's activities); Glenveagh National Park; Bloody Foreland; boat trips to Tory or Gola island, Atlantic Drive on the North coast, a few minutes from Teach Jack’s Hotel famous for its food, craic, evening entertainment and family ceilidhs

Dungloe the nearest large town is just 13 miles away. The Mary from Dungloe festival usually starts the last Friday of July and lasts one week.

Day trips - Slieve League cliffs (highest in Europe) in South Donegal, Letterkenny, Donegal town, Derry, Belfast, Giant's Causeway.

Close to Bunbeg which offers a wide selection of restaurants and pubs and Ostan Gweedore Hotel contains an indoor pool, leisure centre and spa facilities, which are open to non-residents.

The area is famous for its miles of sandy beaches. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a range of activities including fishing, cycling and hill walking. Golfers are spoilt for choice with the courses at Gweedore, Cruit Island, Cloughaneely and Dunfanaghy.

Traditional music sessions taking place in the local pubs. Famous groups/performers from the area include Altan, Clannad, Enya, Daniel O'Donnell.

How to get there

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Airports - Donegal - 10 minutes, flights from Glasgow, Dublin;
City of Derry - 80 minutes, flights from London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin;
Belfast City - 2.25 hours;
Belfast International - 2 hours
Dublin - 4.8 hours; Knock - 3.5 hours

Ferry: Larne or Belfast - 2 hours

Activities near Gweedore

Guestbook for Holiday cottage

Our family enjoyed the comforts of your home at night and the beautiful countryside during the day. Living on an island ourselves it's a comfort to know that the ocean is always close by.
Lee and Linaka Velasquez, Hawaii

You have a beautiful home, full of colour and lovely home comforts. The children loved the rooms and all the outdoor toys. The bedrooms were so comfortable and very clean! Denise, James and family, Glasgow

Wonderful holiday all round! The weather was brilliant, scenery spectacular and a real delight to come back to your beautiful home each evening! This is the best house that we have stayed in so far in Donegal and all are heartbroken having to go back home!! We will definitely be back to stay in your house again! Best regards, D. Brennan, Co. Derry.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early Summer	1 May 11	2 Jul 11	390£ 390	6565	6565	5 Nights
Summer	2 Jul 11	1 Sep 11	475£ 475	7575	7575	5 Nights
Autumn 2011	1 Sep 11	18 Dec 11	330£ 330	6565	6565	5 Nights
Christmas 2011	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	475£ 475	7575	7575	5 Nights
Winter 2011/2012	8 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	330£ 330	6565	6565	5 Nights
Easter 2012	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	475£ 475	7575	7575	4 Nights
Spring/Early Summer 12	14 Apr 12	7 Jul 12	390£ 390	6565	6565	4 Nights
Summer 2012	7 Jul 12	25 Aug 12	475£ 475	7575	7575	5 Nights
Autumn 2012	25 Aug 12	22 Dec 12	375£ 375	6565	6565	4 Nights

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

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

Payment methods: credit/debit card, bank transfer, cheque, cash.

Discount available if linen/towels are not required.

Availability

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You are contacting Vincent Leo Landline +44 2866 323675 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This bungalow has so far received 0 reviews.