Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A
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Entire apartment
Popular amenities
- Gym
Explore the area
- Carrigart Beach3 min drive
- Grape And Grain17 min walk
- Londonderry Station54 min drive
- Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)94 min drive
Room options
About the area
Downings
What's nearby
- Sandy Hills Golf Course - 3 min drive
- Carrigart Riding Stables - 4 min drive
- Ards Forest Park - 23 min drive
- Marble Hill Strand - 43 min drive
- Portsalon Beach - 44 min drive
Getting around
- Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
- The Harbour Bar - 3 min drive
- The Shack - 22 min drive
- Singing Pub - 2 min drive
- Patsy Dan's - 20 min drive
- Rose's Bar - 13 min drive
About this property
Entire place
Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A
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 A
3 bedroom cottage - Sleeps 6.
1 double en-suite bedroom.
1 double bedroom.
1 twin bedroom (2 single beds).
Bathroom (shower only, no bath).
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
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Steam room
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Shower
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Location highlights
- In a village
Things to do
- Gym
- Golfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-out
Special check-in instructions
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A?
The closest beach to Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A is Marble Hill Strand (5.3 km).
How much does it cost to stay at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A?
As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A on 24 Dec 2024 start from AU$1,284.78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A have a pool?
No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A?
No, Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A?
No, pets are not allowed.
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