Portacrin Cottage
...ref.no: 915
Accommodation (Self Catering Cottage, sleeps: 9)
Portacrin is a newly renovated traditional cottage on the beautiful Gola Island, just off the coast of Gweedore, Co. Donegal.
Portacrin Cottage (sleeps 6 + 3)
- The interior fuses olde world charm with modern comfort and elegance.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Children are welcome.
- No smoking.
- Sorry, no pets allowed.
The facilities in this comfortable cottage will allow the visitor the conveniences of modern life.
Locality (close to: Bunbeg)
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.
