About this property
Ballyshannon 1.9 miles. Cro na Coille is a beautiful, detached bungalow resting in the tranquil countryside near Ballyshannon, County Donegal, ideal for friends and families seeking a rural retreat with a stylish feel. Drive down a tree-lined road and be welcomed to unpack into a home that has been thoughtfully outfitted to cater to your needs. You will discover the bedrooms first, as well as a sleek bathroom with the option of a warm bath or refreshing shower. The sleeping arrangements include a double with en-suite shower room, a family room with a double and bunk bed, and a second double.
The open-plan living space is a welcoming social hub for guests to enjoy, with a light and airy feel and ample amenities throughout. Guests can cook up a storm in the kitchen, and dine together at the dining table, before settling down into the sitting area for a movie night. When the sun is shining, throw open the glass double doors and head out into the pretty garden, surrounded by trees and countryside and with a horse grazing in the field behind. Here there is a dining space where guests can enjoy a glass of fizz as the sun sets over the home, and there is the added opulence of a bubbling hot tub, ideal for whiling away an evening under the stars.
A shop and pub are within easy reach, while Ballyshannon offers a wider selection of places to eat and drink along with traditional music events throughout the year. Visit Assaroe Lake for fishing and watersports, explore the coastal town of Bundoran with its beach and golf club, or head to Donegal Town to see its historic castle and harbour. For seaside walks, Rossnowlagh Beach is within reach, offering a long stretch of sand popular with walkers and surfers. Cro na Coille near Ballyshannon provides a well-positioned base for discovering County Donegal.
Ballyshannon, which means ‘The Mouth of Seannach's Ford’, is located at the mouth of the River Erne and home to a range of shops, restaurants and pubs. It looks out over the Erne Estuary and has panoramic views of mountains, lakes and forests. Each year, the town holds the Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival, one of Ireland's longest running festivals, attracting people from all over. Next to the town is Assaroe Lake, where you can try your hand at fishing or if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, some watersports! A short drive away, the Bundoran Golf Club is an 18-hole course situated on the coastline of Donegal Bay with views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Dartry Mountains. Visit Donegal Town and at its centre, Donegal Castle, or when the weather is fine, make a trip to the Blue Flag beach at Rossnowlagh; its long, sandy beach is perfect for walking along and the surf is perfect for sailing and beginner surfers.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x family with one double and one bunk (sleeping 4 children of 3 adults), 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rial, and WC, 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Non-enclosed large rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, hot tub, and barbecue.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1.8 miles, lake 0.1 miles