The Owl Cottage, Glenveagh 2 bedroom, Plus mezzanine - Letterkenny

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Termon, Letterkenny, Donegal

Letterkenny Cathedral17 min walk
Letterkenny Town Park2 min drive
Letterkenny Leisure Centre4 min drive
Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Living room 2

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Rustic, Authentic, Romantic and Private Cottage nestled in a beautiful area.

Cozy Country Retreat, Perfect for everyone, including our Canine Friends!
Unwind in the Jacuzzi bath and while away the hours in a private, warm, authentic country cottage.
Recently refurbished throughout but it's authenticity has been preserved, particularly the original stone and brick fireplaces and original stone walls preserved as much as possible.
2 Double bedrooms, includes 1 with ensuite. Also a quirky mezzanine, with a single sofa bed. Ideal for relaxing in a quiet sunlit room.
A second loft room is an ideal spot for the young ones, with a Harry Potter theme.
Ideal for kids but also an ideal meditation place with comfortable low lighting and tucked away in a private space.
All new kitchen appliances.
Beautiful views through the valley, no passing traffic, except an occasional ewe and lamb.
Also perfect for our canine friends as the cottage is far from passing traffic.
15 minutes drive from Letterkenny.
Co Ordinates
55.0487° N, 7.8704° W

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Glenbeg Tower showing terrace and surrounding gardens and woodlands

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lb per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Pets welcome, not left alone and not in beds!

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Letterkenny

This cottage is located in Letterkenny. Letterkenny Golf Club and The Seascape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oakfield Park and Glenveagh National Park. Amazonas Outdoor - Indoor Airsoft Firing Range and Gartan Outdoor Adventure Centre are also worth visiting.

Termon, Letterkenny, Donegal

What's nearby

Letterkenny Cathedral - 17 min walk
Letterkenny Town Park - 2 min drive
Letterkenny Leisure Centre - 4 min drive
Letterkenny Golf Club - 5 min drive
Letterkenny Town Council Public Services Centre - 5 min drive

Getting around

Londonderry Station - 33 min drive
Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

Shangri-La - 20 min walk
Warehouse Bar + Kitchen - 4 min drive
The Brewery Bar - 19 min walk
The Yellow Pepper - 3 min drive
McGinleys Bar - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic, Authentic, Romantic and Private Cottage nestled in a beautiful area. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Rustic, Authentic, Romantic and Private Cottage nestled in a beautiful area.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic, Authentic, Romantic and Private Cottage nestled in a beautiful area.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic, Authentic, Romantic and Private Cottage nestled in a beautiful area. located?

Situated in Letterkenny, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Letterkenny Cathedral, Donegal County Museum and Letterkenny Town Park. Amazonas Outdoor - Indoor Airsoft Firing Range and Letterkenny Leisure Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

7 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even nicer than you think

Really wish we could have spent more time there. The location, the views, the sheep in the front yard :-) We would happily take the whole family there next time, plenty of sleeping space and two full baths.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

June M.

20 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary getaway

Property was superb was very cold outside and the cottage was lovely and warm and the jacuzzi was a bonus cant praise the owners enough gave us a call mid week to make sure all was good.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

16 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Wonderful cottage. Lovely stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owl Cottage

This was the most amazing place I've ever stayed. Clean and cozy and full of history. Surrounded by farms with sheep, cows and a stellar view. Nice warm beds and all the amenities you need, even a jacuzzi tub! 10/10 would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois C.

30 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay in picturesque Galway

We stayed here for three nights

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Your host

The cottage is situated on a family run sheep farm, nestled in the hills near Glenveagh National Park and a 10 to 15 minute drive yo Letterkenny Town. Close yo Glenveagh National Park, Errigal and Muckish mountains. Steeped in history, this cottage was restored in 2004 by its current owners and has been in the family for 5 generations. The cottage was owned by an elderly lady and her daughter in the famine days and to this day, her fireplace and gable wall has been lovingly maintained in her memory..and forms a beautiful part of the main bedroom. Oil heating is the dominant heat source and the owners recently added a wood pellet stove to the unique fireplace in the living room, bringing a beautiful relaxing feature to the home.The mezzanine has a sofa bed suitable for 1 person and the loft has a single bed in the kids area which also has toys and books, an ideal retreat for children and teenagers.

Why they chose this property

This property ticks all the boxes for all ages, safe, off road, very comfortable and beautiful countryside views, while being a short drive to the local town.The owners appreciate every guest and do everything possible to make sure that their stay is perfect. So come along and experience this cottage, there arent many places as authentic as this cottage, you will not be disappointed.

What makes this property unique

Authentic, original features and stonework have been preserved as much as possible. Secluded for maximum privacy in a beautiful country setting. Authentic Irish Cottage Experience

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