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Donegal. 4 bedroom cottage (8) Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - Wild Atlantic Way

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Ballyboe cottage is situated on the stunning Wild Atlantic Way
Beach
Lots of outdoor spaces to relax
The path at Ards
Ballyboe cottage is surrounded by stunning beaches

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ballyboes, Dunfanaghy
  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Magaharthy Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Horn Head
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Donegal (CFN)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Donegal. 4 bedroom cottage (8) Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - Wild Atlantic Way

Ballyboe 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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Ballyboes, Dunfanaghy

What's nearby

  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse - 7 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Dunfanaghy Stables - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Doe Castle - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Magaharthy Beach - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Horn Head - 18 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Batch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Corner Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Patsy Dan's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Second Edition - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Donegal. 4 bedroom cottage (8) Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - Wild Atlantic Way pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Donegal. 4 bedroom cottage (8) Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - Wild Atlantic Way?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donegal. 4 bedroom cottage (8) Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - Wild Atlantic Way?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Donegal. 4 bedroom cottage (8) Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - Wild Atlantic Way located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cloughaneely Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dunfanaghy Workhouse and Dunfanaghy Golf Club. Dunfanaghy Stables and Killahoey Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Languages:

English