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Portacrin is a newly
renovated traditional cottage on the beautiful Gola Island, just off the
coast of Gweedore, Co. Donegal.
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and rugged Donegal coastline the cottage
enjoys the richest and most tranquil scenery you can imagine.
Right from the bedroom window you can see Errigal Mountain and the panoramic
views of the Donegal coastline that includes Bloody Foreland, Gweedore and
the Rosses and the popular islands of Aranmore, Owey and Inishman.
The interior fuses olde world charm with modern comfort and elegance.
The living room has been beautifully restored to capture the charm of living
in the 1930s with the large open fireplace, raised grate and crane crook.
Yet the facilities in this comfortable cottage will allow the visitor the
conveniences of modern life.
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Incorporated into the living room as in bygone days is the
kitchen complete with electric hob and oven, fan, microwave, fridge freezer
and washing machine.
This cottage by the sea, set in rugged landscape with mountains and high
cliffs to the rear is ideal for hill walkers, artists, fishing enthusiasts
and those who simply want to get away from it all and unwind. You can fish
from the rocks and enjoy calming walks along the sandy beaches nearby. It
sits just 40m from its own pier so you can also enjoy access to it with your
own boat or yacht.
Accessed by daily passenger ferry from Bunbeg Harbour and Magheragallon
Pier, the 500 acre island houses around 25 original dwellings, some still in
ruins, others renovated. Also for you to enjoy on the island are goats and
sheep and the sounds of the birds from the nearby bird sanctuary. You may
even hear the corncrake as Summer approaches.
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This homely cottage sleeps up to 6 (+3) people with its three bedrooms. The
main bedroom with double and single bed and ensuite shower room is located
downstairs to the rear and there are two loft bedrooms each with double and
single beds, privately accessed by two separate stairways. There is WC
located downstairs.
Location : Gola Island is 3km from Bunbeg and 2km from Magheragallon
Pier, Derrybeg. It’s within the parish of Gweedore, home to Enya, Altan and
Clannad. The passenger ferry from Bunbeg to the island takes 15 minutes and
10 minutes from Magheragallon. For keen golfers there is a 9-hole golf
course located within a five minute walk from Magheragallon Pier. Donegal’s
local airport at Carickfinn is just a 20 minute drive from Bunbeg.
Letterkenny can be reached in under 45 minutes.
Rates : From 300 Euro to 700 Euro per week depending on season.
Maximum of 7 people. Children are welcome.
No smoking. Sorry, no pets allowed.
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