Nature Attractions In Kincasslagh

Dungloe County Donegal

The bustling town of Dungloe is the capital of The Rosses area of West Donegal. The area is bounded in the south by the Gweebarra River and by the Gweedore River to the north. The eastern boundary is defined by the Derryveagh Mountains, where Glenveagh National Park and Mount Errigal are located. The landscape of the Rosses area is rugged and is studded with a myriad of lakes and inlets of the sea. It includes the towns and townlands of Dungloe, Kincasslagh, Doochary, Loughanure Lettermacaward, Ranafast and Annagry, and the inhabited island of Arranmore Island. Other small islands are Inisfree, Iniscaoragh and Owey Island. Cruit Island is linked to the rest of the region by bridge and it boasts a challenging and vey scenic nine-hole golf course

Dungloe hosts a number of festivals and other organised events throughout the year catering for almost every taste. These include the internationally renowned Mary Form Dungloe Festival which takes place each summer. During this 10-day event visitors to Dungloe are treated to a fantastic programme of music, song, dance and street entertainment. There is also a festival dedicated to the local writer Peadar O'Donnell each autumn. Nearby Burtonport has an 8 day summer festival in July each year catering for all age groups.

One of the main reasons why people come to the Dungloe area is its reputation as a great place for fishing. This is due in no small part to the work of the Rosses Angling Association. With over 130 lakes, the area is renowned for both lake and river fishing. It is also a good base for sea angling with several charter boats based in nearby Burtonport

The New House - A Luxury 5 Bedroom Holiday Home in Downings

The New House is a luxury modern holiday home with a breathtaking location on a hillside high above Downings village in North Donegal. From its elevated site the holiday home enjoys sweeping panoramic views over this northern landscape -- stunning panoramic views that sweep over Sheephaven Bay from the Rosapenna Golf Resort right round to the iconic Muckish Mountain. The holiday home directly overlooks Downings beach and harbour

A Luxury Holiday Home with Stunning Views

The main living room of the holiday home is beautifully furnished and decorated and features an open fireplace. The large front window provides panoramic views of the breathtaking landscape outside - a landscape that changes mood daily with the ever changing sky. The beautifully appointed kitchen has a dining area that also overlooks this stunning coastal visa. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms to sleep up to 10 people. One bedroom is ensuite and there is a bathroom and a shower room. A small lawn outside has a paved patio area -- the perfect place to have a barbecue with a view!

Form The New House's idyllic and tranquil hillside setting it is less than a 1km journey down into the centre of the popular family seaside resort of Downings. This vibrant seaside village on the shores of Sheephaven Bay has a number of restaurants, coffee shops, friendly traditional pubs, craft shops and art galleries. A leisure centre with swimming pool -- The Magherabeg Leisure Centre -- is just a 5 minute walk from the holiday home.

Downings :: A Popular Beach and Golf Resort

Downings boasts a number of top class tourist attractions including a fabulous Blue Flag beach and two excellent 18 hole links golf courses at Rosapenna. Downings beach is popular for walking, swimming, wind surfing, paddle boarding and kite flying. Tramore Strand is just 2km from the holiday home. This fabulous and totally unspoilt beach runs along the Rosapenna Golf Club. It faces out onto Sheephaven Bay and is an ideal venue for a bracing walk. For those who prefer their beaches a little quieter there are numerous beaches dotted along the length of the renowned Atlantic Drive

The holiday home is an ideal base for the keen golfer. The Rosapenna Golf Resort is 2km from the front door. It features two superb natural links courses -- Sandy Hills and the Old Tom Morris Course. There is also a driving range and pitch and putt course. The top class Portsalon links course is 22km away via the Mulroy Bridge and Dunfanaghy Golf Club is a similar distance to the west.

Ideal Walking and Cycling Terrain

There are plenty of opportunities for ramblers and hill walkers in this beautiful part of Donegal -- coastal walks around the spectacular Rosguill Peninsula, woodland walks in the enchanting Ards Forest Park near Cresslough and hill walking in the North Donegal Highlands. The Harry Blaney Bridge across Mulroy Bay provides easy access to the Fanad Peninsula whose terrain is also ideal for walking and cycling .

The magnificent Glenveagh National Park is just over 25km from the holiday home. This park has over 16,000 hectares (40,000 acres) of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with a herd of red deer and the recently reintroduced Golden Eagle. A quaint castle is surrounded by one of the best gardens in Ireland, which contrasts sharply with the rugged surroundings.

This luxury modern holiday home in a stunning location above Downings beach resort is an ideal holiday base for the holiday maker wishing to explore the beautiful coastal region of North Donegal

Carrick Cottage, Derrybeg, Gweedore, County Donegal

Carrick Cottage, Derrybeg, Gweedore County Donegal
Carrick Cottage is a modern 4 bedroom holiday home in Derrybeg, Gweedore that can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people. The holiday home is on an elevated site and enjoys wonderful panoramic views over the rugged Gweedore coastline.
Carrick Cottage is tastefully furnished and decorated throughout. There is a cosy living room to the front of the house with an open fireplace( turf supplied. Double french doors lead to a bright modern kitchen and dining area. To the side of the house there is a lovely sun room with a full furniture suite and a second dining area. Three of the four spacious bedrooms are ensuite and there is also a large bathroom with bath and separate shower. There are relaxing sofas on the spacious ground floor hallway and on the first floor landing.
Carrick Cottage is ideally situated to take advantage of the many amenities in the Derrybeg, Bunbeg and general Gweedore area. Just 1.5km from the front door, along a quite laneway, is the fabulous Port Arthur Strand- a beautiful and totally unspoilt beach that looks out towards Gola Island. This is just one of several fine beaches on the stretch of coastline -- a coastline that also features a number of quaint harbours. To the south is the wonderful Magheraclogher Strand in Bunbeg, just a 5 minute drive from the holiday home.
Derrybeg is a popular destination for water based activities. Selkie Sailing is a local outfit that that offers tuition and practical guidance for sailing, kayaking, boat handling and watersports in general. Fishing is available on the Clady and Crolly Rivers and at nearby Loughanure (14km). The newly expanded Dunlewey Centre has activities for all the family and is just over 15km away. Not to be missed is a trip to Glenveagh National Park in the heart of the Donegal Highlands (25km). Indoor leisure facilites are available at the nearby Ostan Gweedore Hotel and at An Chuirt Hotel overlooking the Clady River (8km)

Hollie Rose Cottage Ballyliffin

Hollie Rose Cottage is located at Aughrim Heights, close to the centre of Ballyliffin village and is within walking distance of Pollan Beach. The fabulous links courses at Ballyliffin Golf Club are a 3 min drive away while one of north Inishowens major attractions, the Doagh Island Famine Village is a 5 min drive westwards. The cottage is bright, modern and fully equipped for a family self catering holiday.