About this property
Nestled between scenic lakes and mountains, Loughanure Lake View is a wonderful, detached cottage situated in the village of Loughanure, County Donegal. The surrounding area is rich in Gaelic heritage and culture, whilst the cottage offers contemporary living spaces for a family gathering in the Irish countryside. Park in the off-road parking with space for four cars and get settled in straight away; fully kitted-out for your self-catering needs, the kitchen/diner is a lovely, smart space to rustle up hot meals and get the family together around the dining table. Retire to the spacious sitting room after a long day exploring your surroundings, where a woodburning stove warms the room for an evening of games or films. Upstairs you will find four good-sized bedrooms sleeping up to eight guests, with two doubles boasting en-suite shower rooms, as well as a king-size, a twin and a family bathroom for relaxing bubble baths. The bedrooms all have sloped ceilings, storage space to unpack your belongings and are quaintly decorated. On warm evenings, dine alfresco on the private patio with outdoor seating and a barbecue, whilst during the day children have access to an enclosed playground on the property. You can stock up the fridge/freezer and cupboards with a visit to Loughanure's local shop, or take a break from cooking and head to the pub for a delicious hot meal. Canoe or kayak on Loughanure Lake to take in your stunning surroundings in an idyllic setting, whilst avid walkers and wildlife lovers should head to Glenveagh National Park; guided trails will take you through a spectacular deer forest, lakes and the fascinating Glenveagh Castle. For a busier town, head to Donegal with plenty of supermarkets, shops, restaurants and pubs, or enjoy a spot of fishing on Dungloe lake pier. Falcarragh is a short journey north for a wander around Cluain na dTor Nursery & Gardens, pack a picnic for a day on Falcarragh beach, and visit the historical ruins of Ray Church. Known for its gothic-style St. Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny is a bustling town a little further north, home to the renowned Regional Cultural Centre for exhibitions, music and film, as well as Letterkenny Golf Club and a variety of restaurants. With so much on offer all year round, Loughanure Lake View is a fantastic, rural escape to take in the impressive sights and culture of Ireland.
Sitting in The Rosses region of County Donegal, Loughanure is a quiant village sitting on the expansive Lough that shares the same. The location is favoured among fishermen and walkers who love the stunning scenery and excellent trout stocks. In the centre, you will find a shop and a local pub, and the village is just a short journey away from Dungloe. The coastline is within reach for beautiful beaches at Kincasslagh and Carrickfinn. Loughanure is a great base to explore this fantastic part of Ireland.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 2 x doubles with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and washing machine.
TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Garden with lawn, patio, barbecue and selection of games.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (17)
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Sarah
The views are beautiful and the house is spotless throughout. All the bedrooms are well furnished with lots of storage and comfy beds (lots of beds!) and the en-suite bathrooms were great. Plenty of parking and the owners (who live next door) were so generous allowing the children to play on the play equipment and offering them use of the bikes or balls etc. Another great plus point is that we had control of our own central heating. So when we were home for the evening we could pop it on and it warmed up very quickly. Equally if staying in a bit longer in the morning we could boost it for an extra hour or two. All in all this is a beautiful, modern, clean house with all the facilities you need. We definitely hope to return soon.
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Elizabeth
The view of the lake from the house is beautiful and we were so lucky to avail of a week of great weather . The house is well placed for touring around the beautiful beaches of West Donegal and there are many fine restaurants within a 10 minute drive of the house . The house itself is very spacious and so well equipped with everything youâll need to aid a relaxing stay . We travelled with our 2 dogs and they had ample outside space in which to burn off all the energy ! Our hosts , Donal and Mary both went out of their way to ensure that everything was ok for us . They were both very welcoming and friendly and gave us some useful hints in terms of restaurants within the local area . We are already looking forward to returning again . Many thanks , The OâKane family .
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Derek
Perfect location, easy to find, and comfortable with everything exactly as advertised. The owners, Donal and Mary, are very friendly and were a great help on arrival; they were available throughout the week if needed, but weren't obtrusive in any way. In terms of exploring Donegal: Errigal and Muckish mountains and Glenveagh National Park are just 15 minutes away; Horn Head and Ards Forest Park are about 30 minutes away; and even Sliabh Liag in the south-west is just an hour (or so) away. There are also great beaches nearby. Perfect accommodation, highly recommended.