Carraig Bán Cottage

Carraig Bán Cottage: Donegal

An Irish cottage nestled in the Derryveagh Mountains, offers a Unique opportunity for a traditional Irish holiday. Whether you want a holiday with gentle walks and turf fires or an activity holiday, this cottage is for you. Oil central heating, 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sitting room with real fire and a large dining kitchen. A travel cot, high chair and fireguard are available on request. Enjoy a peaceful setting, parking, gardens, a large decking area / BBQ with garden furniture.

The cottage is in the Rosses between Crolly and Dungloe and boasts the most beautiful rugged scenery on the west coast of County Donegal. The area has around 130 lakes and rivers stocked with salmon and trout. The nearest village for shopping, restaurant and a pub is only 5 minutes away in Loughanure, and the award winning "Danny Minnies" restaurant is only 10 minutes away. The main town is Dungloe ,which host the international Mary from Dungloe Festival ,from the last weekend in July to the first weekend in August, is only 10 minutes away. The local landscape is stunning and attracts visitors from all over the world with the opportunity to marvel at the natural beauty of the Poison Glen, Errigal and Dunlewey area on one side, which has an outdoor activities centre, including horseriding, for children and adults alike, and the breath-taking Wild Atlantic Way coastline on the other. Errigal - or in Irish Aireagal, meaning 'oratory' or 'small church' - is located within a 25 minute drive. Its majestic appearance belies its modest height (751m) for the highest mountain in Donegal which is among the most climbed.

There are literally dozens of beaches with golden sands and pristine waters within a short drive. There is a wealth of activities for adult, children and the outdoor enthusiast from hillwalking, Island-hopping, canoeing, surfing, sea fishing and boat trips, there are activities to suit all ages and abilities. This is a perfect base for golfers with 10 golf courses within an hours drive, providing a selection of some of the finest links and parkland courses in the County. The local pubs and hotels offer evening entertainment and the area is well known for its love of live music from contemporary, country, traditional and you can also enjoy a Céili.

Check out the homeplaces of some of our more known international musicians such as Daniel O'Donnell, Enya and Clannad (Leos Tavern). Further afield you can visit the magnificent Donegal Castle, Slieve League Cliffs known as the highest sea cliffs in Europe, Glenveagh National Park where there are tea rooms to enjoy a cuppa or see the herd of red deer or majestic Golden Eagles. With 1,100km of spectacular Atlantic coastline Donegal boasts being part of the Wild Atlantic Way. So if you enjoy wonderful beaches, hillwalking, cycling, photography, painting or like to savor a quiet moment in your very own cottage, let this be the year to visit the "Cool County" that is Donegal.

Total access to 188 acres of wild bogland is yours to hike and 2 beautiful lakes to fish in (wild brown trout) only 1km walk from the property up a mountain track. Decking area of 45m2 with table and chairs for al fresco dining with uninterrupted views of surrounding countryside. Patio area with table and chairs and extensive lawns for you to enjoy.

The cottage sleeps 10 but can be increased to 12 with the use of 2 single air beds