House in Downings, County Donegal

Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type B

Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type B

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Explore the area

Downings, County Donegal
  • Popular LocationSandy Hills Golf Course3 min drive
  • Popular LocationArds Forest Park23 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarble Hill Strand40 min drive
  • AirportLondonderry (LDY-City of Derry)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double En-Suite

1 Double Bed

Standard Double

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom (2 single beds)

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Double En-Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type B

Downings Coastguard Cottages self catering holiday homes are adjacent to Rosapenna's splendid championship golf links with commanding views from the site over Sheephaven Bay. Explore Donegal’s rugged North-West and stay at Downings Coastguard Cottages.
Based at Rosapenna, the site of Downings Coastguard cottages overlooks the small traditional fishing village of Downings, well-known for the production of Donegal tweed. Carrigart, just over a mile away, is a picturesque village with a pretty park, children’s playground, and a purpose-built dive centre among its amenities. Downings Coastguard Cottages are Fáilte Ireland Approved and come each with 3 bedrooms. They offer an ideal base for exploring Donegal’s rugged North-West with Medieval Doe Castle, Ards Forest Park, and Glenveagh National Park and Castle only minutes away by car. Within a mile lies Downings Beach which is safe and is a base for sailing and windsurfing courses during July and August. Meanwhile Tramore Beach is a walker’s paradise sweeping around the bay for miles. Nearby, walk, cycle, or drive the stunning Atlantic Drive; go horse-riding across the strand at Mulroy Bay; or enjoy a swim at the modern Magherabeg Leisure Centre in Downings. For the golfing enthusiast, let the team at Downings Coastguard Cottages look after tee times and green fees for you at either Rosapenna’s classic Old Tom Morris golf links, or Sandy Hills, a challenging modern golf links also part of the Rosapenna Golf Resort.

Type B
3 bedroom cottage - Sleeps 6
1 double en-suite bedroom
1 double bedroom
1 twin bedroom (2 single beds).
Bathroom (bath & separate shower unit)

Beaches
Downings Beach (Trabeg) and Tramore beach are both within a mile of the cottages. A couple of miles away lies Trá na Rosann on the famous Atlantic Drive.

Downings
Downings is a picturesque fishing port, famous for the production of traditional Donegal tweed. The team at Downings Coastguard Cottages can arrange tee times and preferential green fees at the Rosapenna Golf Resort. Aside from golf, an excellent equestrian centre and a modern leisure centre are nearby.
The peninsulas in this lovely corner of Donegal offer spectacular drives and walks, including the exciting Atlantic Drive which starts in Downings. Medieval Doe Castle, Ards Forest Park and Glenveagh National Park and Castle are only minutes away by car.

In and around Downings
The cottages are 0.7 miles from Downings village where there are a selection of pubs including the Harbour Bar; the Singing Pub; and bars at the Beach Hotel and the Downings Bay Hotel. Many of the above serve food. There is also a convenience store in the village for all those essentials, as well as a McNutt's Coffee House serving home-cooked meals & home-baked delights.

The facilities at the Magherabeg Leisure Centre include a pool, sauna, steam room, and a well-equipped and spacious gym.

Carrigart (2 miles)
The Main Street offers a choice of supermarkets; Galanta Gift Shop selling authentic Irish crafts; a selection of pubs; a café; and a restaurant at the Carrigart Hotel. Just off the main street is a well-kept public park, and the Carrigart Riding Stables which offer horse riding across the sand dunes and strands of the locality.
Carrigart also boasts Donegal’s first purpose-built dive centre, Mevagh Dive Centre. Experience wreck, scenic, or drift dives. Facilities include a shop, changing rooms, lecture room, and provision of all necessary equipment.

Within 30 minutes drive
• Medieval Doe Castle, near Creeslough.
• Fanad Head Lighthouse
• Ards Forest Park, Creeslough.
• Famine Exhibit at the Workhouse, Dunfanaghy.
• Horn Head Drive, Dunfanaghy.
• Beaches at Marble Hill and Killahoey

Within 1 hour drive
• Glenveagh National Park and Castle.
• Ionad Cois Locha (Lakeside Centre), Dunlewy.
• Grianán Aileach, spectacular ring fort located at Burt.

Property manager

Downings Coastguard Cottages

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Downings

This holiday home is located in Downings. Fort Dunree and Glenveagh Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sandy Hills Golf Course and Ashtree Stables. Carrigart Riding Stables and Dunfanaghy Stables are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Carrigart Beach - 3 min drive
  • Sandy Hills Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Ards Forest Park - 23 min drive
  • Marble Hill Strand - 40 min drive
  • Portsalon Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rose's Bar - 13 min drive
  • Patsy Dan's - 23 min drive
  • The Harbour Bar - 3 min drive
  • Singing Pub - 2 min drive
  • Starfish Cafe - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type B?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type B?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type B located?

Situated in Downings, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Sandy Hills Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Carrigart Beach and Carrigart Riding Stables. Ashtree Stables and Ards Forest Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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