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Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh

Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh

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Ballyboe cottage is situated on the stunning Wild Atlantic Way
Beach
Open fire for cosy evenings
Private kitchen
Room

Overview of Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ballyboes, Dunfanaghy
  • AirportLondonderry (LDY-City of Derry)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh

Ballyboe Cottage is a superb modern luxury holiday home situated between the villages of Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh in North West Donegal. The cottage is set in a tranquil rural location and enjoys wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and coastline toward Tory Island. This beautiful landscape is ever changing with the constantly changing sky. The cottage is situated at the foothills of Muckish mountain. This delightful and spacious holiday home has been designed to ensure a relaxing and comfortable holiday experience. It can accommodate up to 8 people in both style and comfort. Two of the four spacious bedrooms are en-suite and have king sized beds - both rooms enjoy sea views.
Ballyboe Cottage is located along the coastal road between Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh. Dunfanaghy is one of Donegal’s most popular holiday destinations and features many fine restaurants and pubs. Falcarragh is a vibrant village located in West Donegal Gaeltacht. Both villages have golf courses and can boast blue flag beaches.

Local attractions: Ballyboe cottage is situated within minutes travel of some of Donegal and Ireland's greatest attractions, including:-
Stunning beaches at Killahoey Strand, Marble Hill Strand, and Falcarragh Beach all less than 10 min away and Magheraroarty less than 25 min.
Glenveagh National Park: About twenty minutes drive away from the cottage this magnificent national park is home to herds of red deer and golden eagles.
Tory Island: Daily ferry trips to Tory, located 9 mile off the Donegal coast, leave from nearby Magheraroarty pier. Although only 4km long and 1 km wide, the island has 2 towns, East Town and West Town.

Dunlewey Lakeside Centre. This centre has lots of different attractions to keep all the family entertained - children's play area, farm yard, boat trips, craft shop, weaving house, audio visuals, etc

Ards Forest Park Located 3km south-east of Dunfanaghy, this wonderful park has marked nature trails and is also a wildfowl sanctuary. Scenic drive at Horn Head nearby.

Other attractions: Gartan Outdoor Pursuits Centre: Situated on the shores of Loch Gartan this is a very popular destination for adventure holiday enthusiasts.
Glebe House and Gallery: This is a Regency house built in 1828 set in woodland and decorated with William Morris textiles and Japanese art. The gallery houses the renowned Derek Hill Art Collection.

Arnolds stables in Dunfanaghy offers horse riding and lessons on local beaches and off road terrain. The Dunfanaghy surf school, 5 miles away, offers surf, windsurf and dive.
An Chriit Leisure- This excellently equipped leisure centre includes a fitness room, steam room, themal jets, sauna, treatments, kids pool & swimming pool.

The area is rich with Arts and Crafts: Galleries include The Art House; Green Door; Workhouse and Greendoor Galleries. Or visit McNutt tweeds nearby.

The area has loads of charming restaurants and pubs. We recommend The Cove Dunfanaghy, superb local organic produce. Other great picks include Arnold's, Lizzies, the Starfish Cafe, Muck and Muffins, Buttermilk and more. Local hotels also have superb menus including Lough Altan. Something Fishy does the best takeaway fresh fish and chips for miles, other takeaway options include Chinese, Pizza and more.

As you may well be cooking there are great local supermarkets and a local farmers market in the square each Saturday selling locally caught fish and shellfish and organic veg. The area is also great for foraging.

Finally there are three local lake with Brown Trout and rivers include nearby River Ray.

For kids there is lots on offer locally including Karting, Lurgybrack Open Farm, Tropical World, Kids Farm, activity centre Dunlewey, Boat Trips and pony rides.

Property manager

Mary
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Europe

Map
Ballyboes, Dunfanaghy

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Patsy Dan's - 6 min drive
  • The Shamrock Lodge - 3 min drive
  • Teach Bhillie - 6 min drive
  • Starfish Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Lizzie's Bistro - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sally toal
Really enjoyed our stay at Mary’s. Property had everything we needed for a family of 7. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay at Ballyboes
All the family really enjoyed their holiday.House was great.Plenty of room for everyone.The bedrooms were great very spacious.I would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and cozy home!
The owner was very nice and helpful with recommendations on where to dine and sites to see. The home itself was very spacious, clean, and very accommodating. We loved going up to Horn Head which is only about 10 minutes away and Doe Castle was very interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Break
We had an amazing stay. Donegal is stunningly beautiful. The house was spacious and comfortable, with everything you need (and beautifully decorated for Christmas). Will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S., Northern Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
We had a wonderful time! The house was clean and beautifully decorated for Christmas, in the evenings we lit the fire and cosied up to play board games. The house is close to some great walks and to lovely beaches, the local village has a great craft shop and some good restaurants and coffee shops. What a great find on Vrbo!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary

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Your host Mary has over 25 years experience in the hospitality industry and the cottage is fully kitted out to provide a home away from home.

Why they chose this property

The Cottage is in one of the loveliest areas in Donegal

The house has everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

What makes this property unique

The finish is lovely with oak floors throughout and fine quality bedlinen. House has garden furniture and BBQ. Views towards Tory Island

Premier Host

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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