Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Spend your days golfing, walking in the hills, boating to nearby islands or just sitting by the fire enjoying the spectacular views. The house is on a cliff over looking a small beach with plenty of choices of all sort of sandy beaches all around the house and island.
The setting is Cruit Island, where your neighbours are a clutch of thatched-roof cottages, a pony and a golf course. The nearest village is Dungloe, a market town in Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) County Donegal, northwest Ireland. This area has been inhabited for about 4,000 years.
Although the location is rustic, the house has all modern comforts. Donegal House is a 15-minute drive from Donegal Airport, with flights to and from Dublin five days per week, and six flights to Glasgow, Scotland per week.
Cruit Island House and the view toward the Irish mainland at sunset
The house has two working fireplaces
Most of the rooms in Cruit Island House have spectacular ocean views.
Both formal and informal dining are available
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The Donegal region
County Donegal is located in extreme northwest Ireland. The Atlantic coast is rugged and provides some of the most dramatic views in Europe.
You may use Cruit House as a base for exploring sights in northwest Ireland such as: The cliffs at Slieve League Donegal Castle Glenveagh National Park
Glenveagh National Park contains 14,000 hectares of mountain, raised bogland, lakes and woodlands. It gets its name from the Irish words meaning “glen of the birches”. There is a scenic drive and plenty of opportunities to get out and walk.
Donegal Castle was started in the 1500s and its history tells the history of the area. The building is partly restored and tours are available.The Glencolmcille Folk Village Museum is a cluster of six small houses that illustrate how local people lived in the nineteenth century.Glebe House and Gallery, Letterkenny, is a historic house in the Regency Style. It is listed as an Irish Heritage site. Access is by guided tour only.
When it comes to shopping, Donegal is known for two things: tweeds and crafts. Magee’s of Donegal Town sells Donegal tweeds and linens in its shop and by mail order. McNutt’s in Downing is a 100-year-old producer and seller of wovens and knitwear. It also has a jewellery shop. The Donegal Craft Village, Donegal Town, sells the produce of local artisans and is worth a look. Too see the studios themselves, the Crafts Council of Ireland operates a Crafts Trail that runs throughout the county. For more information about shopping in County Donegal, visit the Irish Tourism Board.
Kincasslagh / Cruit Island area
Cruit Island House comes equipped with a small motorboat for fishing or sight-seeing. The launch is very near to the house. You can also fish from shore. Have a look at this list of good spots from the Irish Sea Anglers Association.
For more serious sea angling, you may wish to join one of the local tours or charters, such as Donegal Sea Angling And Boating Centre, based in Burtonport, only five miles from the Cruit Island, or Tuna Charters Ireland. Donegal Bay Sea Safari, based in Donegal Town, offers tours of the coast in rugged fashion.
Hikers have their choice of easy to difficult walks in this part of Donegal. There are organised tours, such as Walking Ireland, or you can just set out on your own from the house or nearby. Hill walking (or hiking) ranges from easy to difficult in this area. You can join an organised walk or just set out on your own exploring the hills and beaches of Cruit Island.
There are a few rock climbing clubs for those looking for guidance, and, of course, plenty of rocks! The closest opportunity for horse riding is very closeby indeed, in Kincasslagh, at the Inisfree Equestrian Centre.
The pub holds a special place in Irish life. Each neighbourhood has a “local”, where people gather regularly to talk and have a drink. The closest pubs to Cruit Island House are in Kincasslagh, just across the bridge from the island to the mainland. Bonner’s is one of the most colourful, and lone visitors can peruse a selection of interesting books on Ireland.
Cruit Island Golf Club is a difficult nine-hole course located just a short walk from the house, and with its own restaurant and pub. To book a tee time or lesson with a pro, phone the club. The clubhouse is closed during the winter months but open every day May through September.
How to get there
Cruit Island is located in the extreme northwest of Ireland, within the Republic of Ireland. Visitors from abroad will probably fly to Dublin or Belfast, with a connecting flight to Donegal Airport, or drive.
By air to Donegal airport: Aer Arann operates 10 flights from Dublin per week and six flights per week from Glasgow, Scotland. Donegal Airport is located in Annagary (not Donegal town).
Car hire is available at Donegal Airport and taxis are always available, so hiring a car is not a necessity. There are two mountain bikes in the house for getting around locally.
Driving from Dublin or Belfast: You may plan your drive using the Automobile Association of Ireland's route planner. The trip takes about four and a half hours by car from Dublin, and about three hours from Belfast.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Donegal Airport
Activities near Kincasslagh
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Boat available for guest use
Further details indoors: Cruit Island House sleeps up to 10 people. Three of the bedrooms are en suite; all have stunning ocean views. Double rooms have queen-sized beds; the master bedroom has a king-sized bed. All linens are provided.
The house has two working fireplaces.
In addition to all modern kitchen conveniences and table settings, facilities and equipment include:
• Two televisions, DVD, satellite TV, stereo • Fax machine • Hair dryer • Laundry and ironing facilities for personal use • All linens • A small library
Further details outdoors: Cruit Island House is set on 14 acres of land lover looking the Atlantic and comes equipped with a small motorboat for fishing or sight-seeing. The launch is very near to the house.
There are two mountain bikes in the house for getting around locally.
There is a Barbecue grill provided.
The house has a garage.
Further details
It is possible to purchase cards to use Wi-fi and telephoneTV with full sky able is available for a deposit of 200 euros.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
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Summer
10 Jun 08
1 Oct 08
2200£ 1,774
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385310
3 Nights
Winter
1 Oct 08
19 Dec 08
2000£ 1,613
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1 Week
Christmas and New Year
19 Dec 08
10 Jan 09
2200£ 1,774
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385310
3 Nights
Winter
10 Jan 09
16 May 09
2000£ 1,613
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1 Week
31
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Rates vary by season, and are competitive with similar houses in the area. Rates will be based on weekly occupancy, running from Saturday to Saturday, and will include all heating and electricity and cleaning charges.
Summer rates also apply to Easter and all UK/Northen Ireland Bank Holidays.
A €2,000 deposit refundable deposit (negotiable) is required with summer/christmas and new year bookings. A €1,000 deposit refundable deposit (negotiable) is required with winter bookings.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 61986
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Bren McElroy
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