Positioned on an elevated site, all the forward facing windows have scenic views over the Ballyliffin golf course and surroundings. the upstairs windows also have sea views. The property is well maintained with a trimmed lawn, and a tarred drive, patio and parking area.
Surrounding Area
Conveniently situated, the cottage is a mere 7 minute walk from the lovely two mile curving stretch of Pollan Beach, facing onto Pollan Bay, and the Atlantic. A walk along this beach will reward you with spectacular surrounding views of Glashedy Island, the Inishowen Hills, and a ruin at the far end of the beach known as Carraickabraghy Castle.
A five minute walk in the opposite direction will bring you into the centre of Ballyliffin village. The village has seen rapid growth in recent years, with the development of many houses and holiday homes in the area. Its popularity as a holiday destination is two-fold.
The scenic beauty of the surrounding area is undoubtedly one of the reasons why people choose the area. The other reason is of course the famous Ballyliffin Golf Course, visible from the cottage, with its two links, a new clubhouse, and its unique situation on the Isle of Doagh, surrounded by the hills, the sea, and Trawbreaga Bay.
Local Attractions
There are four hotels in the village, each with its own restaurant and bars. Not forgetting the golf club, which also has its own bar and the popular Lynx Restaurant. If you want more traditional pubs, then a short drive of about 3km will get you to Clonmany, which has eight pubs. At Malin Head there is good food available at the Seaview Tavern while a 30 min drive southwards brings you to Buncrana, Inishowen's main town, with its shops, restaurants and Leisure Centre.
Then there is McGrorys in Culdaff. This is a family run establishment which has been operating since the 1920s. It includes a hotel, restaurant, and two pubs, the Front Bar and the famous Mac's Backroom Bar. The Front Bar, is noted for a fine selection of quality food, drink and traditional Irish Music, while the Backroom is famous throughout Ireland and beyond, for its range and quality of music and entertainment.
The Isle of Doagh is the small peninsula separating Trawbraega Bay from the Atlantic. It is here where the golf course is situated, but also The Famine Village; a unique outdoor museum exhibiting displays of structures, models and tableaux depicting Ireland as it was in the 19th century, particularly during the great famine, when so many died or emigrated. The centre is well worth a visit, and is especially appealing to children and the young at heart, when it transforms into Santas Lapland in Nov-Dec. - Early booking for this event is essential to avoid disappointment.
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Rates in Euro per week :
January :
475 EUR
Weekend :
250 EUR
February :
475 EUR
Easter :
575 EUR
March :
475 EUR
Christmas :
400 EUR
April :
475 EUR
New Year :
400 EUR
May :
475 EUR
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Non Euro pricing based on exchange rates in effect as of 2010-09-08.
