The property
Malin 3.3 miles.
This light and airy detached bungalow is in an isolated position with lovely countryside views near the town of Malin in County Donegal.
The cottage is a fantastic choice for anybody looking for a quiet retreat in this peaceful location.
You enter the cottage into a small porch, a great place to leave your walking boots, before stepping through into the main hallway.
There is a cosy sitting room with comfortable sofas and an electric fire where you can relax in the evening.
The kitchen is well equipped and has an adjoining dining room where there is space to make plans for the next day and enjoy evening meals together.
This room has stunning views out to the surrounding fields and you can catch glimpses of the sea not too far away.
There is also a multi-fuel stove in here which makes this a homely room to spend time in.
There are three bright bedrooms as well as a family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower and a cloakroom to help avoid queues in the mornings.
Outside there is a large gravelled area with plenty of space for parking.
You are in a fantastic spot for visiting the nearby beaches including Five Finger Strand and Malin Head is the breathtaking start of the Wild Atlantic Way.
If you are lucky enough you may even see the Northern Lights if you stay early in the year.
The area offers lovely walks, cycle routes, fantastic views and the opportunity to enjoy an Irish welcome in the lively bars.
Umgall Cottage is a lovely bungalow with a choice of activities to enjoy.
Accommodation
All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Basin and WC. Kitchen leading to dining area with multi-fuel stove. Sitting room with electric fire.
About the location
MALIN HEAD, COUNTY DONEGAL
Carndonagh 8 miles; Culdaff 10 miles; Ballyliffin 14 miles; Derry 33 miles.
Malin Head on the Inishowen Peninsula is famous for being the most northerly point in Ireland. It is home to some of Ireland’s most beautiful rugged coastline and stunning sandy beaches, which together provide ample fishing opportunities and a haven for birdwatchers, artists, photographers, walkers and golfers. The picturesque area has even been taken advantage of and used as one of the filming locations for Star Wars. Take a walk up to Banba's Crown, the most northerly headland in Ireland, and take in the spectacular scenery and stunning views, which on a clear day, stretch for miles around. A walk around Malin Head is just over five miles and takes a little over two hours so why not stop off for a refreshing drink at Ireland’s most northerly pub and enjoy the views? Only a short drive away lies Balyliffin with a beautiful beach and two world-class championship links golf courses, while Inishowen has five golf courses set amongst stunning scenery. The Famine Village on Doagh Island near Ballyliffin is open all summer and attracts thousands of visitors. A day trip for all the family to enjoy is the traditional walled city of Derry; discover a part of Ireland's history and heritage in St. Columb's Cathedral, tour the walls and enjoy the Tower Museum. With all of this plus pubs, restaurants and shops to enjoy, there will be something to keep everybody occupied.
