About this property
This quiet cottage is set on Cruit Island, which is linked to the mainland by a causeway (accessible by car), known for its intriguing jagged coastline, inlets, lakes and archaeological remains. With far reaching sea views
A beautifully presented holiday cottage on the shore of Cruit Island, which is linked to the mainland by a causeway (accessible by car), this long tidal estuary is simply stunning, a landscape of jagged coastline with inlets and lakes and archaeological remains.
This pretty coastal bolthole is perfect for six guests with three bedrooms, a comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove and a garden with those fabulous views. This is a fascinating area to explore. Visit the nearby port of Burtonport and take a ferry to the surrounding islands, follow one of the marked walking trails in Annagry, both just 5 miles away. Budding golfers can play a round or two at the nearby scenic 9 hole course. Boat trips to Owey Island (ancestral home of Daniel O'Donnell). 300 registered rick climbs on the island. Amenities are close at hand too, there's a village shop, pub and restaurant at Kincasslagh just a couple of miles from the property, ideal for picking up your day to day provisions or stopping off for a pub lunch.
Take a day out and explore the stunningly beautiful Glenveagh National Park. This remote wilderness of native oak woodlands, gin clear lakes, waterfalls and mountains is Irelands second largest National Park. Sitting on the shores of Lough Veagh is the beautiful Glenveagh Castle is a former hunting lodge dating back to the late 19th century. This whole area of national park is home to some interesting flora and fauna as well as red deer, bats and otters.
Local attractions nearby include:
9-hole golf course 3 miles
Burtonport 5 miles for ferry trips to the surrounding islands
Annagry 5 miles
Glenveagh National Park with castle and gardens
Kincasslagh 2 miles for shop, restaurant and pub
Rooms:
Size: Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms
Beds: 2 x Double beds, 1 x Bunk beds
Kitchen/sitting/dining room: Open turf fire
Shower room: Shower and WC
Bedroom 1: Double bed, leads to
Bedroom 2: Double bed leads to
Bedroom 3: Bunk beds
Overview:
Kitchen & utilities: Washing machine/dryer. Fridge/freezer. Microwave
Entertainment: Freeview TV/DVD. CD
Outside: Garden with outdoor furniture
Parking: Available at the property
General: Linen. Oil fired central heating. Duvets. No smoking
Pets: 2 pets welcome.
Accidental Damage Deposit: You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment
Notes: No towels
Extras: Oil, Electricity, Turf