Elnan Cottage - A quiet escape - Ballyliffin

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Explore the area

Ballyliffin, County Donegal

Ballyliffin Golf Course4 min drive
Doagh Famine Village11 min drive
Malin Head28 min drive
Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Elnan Cottage - A quiet escape

This early 20th century 3-bedroom house has been extensively refurbished and modernized. It sleeps 6 with two double bedrooms and one twin bedded room. There are two bathrooms, (one en suite), a sitting room/dining area and separate kitchen.
The house is set back from the road, nestling at the foot of a mountain. A large grassed area at the front of the house provides space for children to play, (but due to a shallow stream on the boundary, young children should be supervised).
The village of Ballyliffin is a short distance away with a shop, petrol station, fast food shop and four large hotels. The world renowned Ballyliffin Links Golf Course is visible from the house and less than a mile away by road.
The nearest beach, Pollen Bay is a short drive away and is just one of the many picturesque beaches within easy reach of the house.
Situated on the Inishowen Peninsula this house is in one of Ireland's most beautiful areas. Opportunities for walking, cycling , golf, surfing and horse riding are all close at hand, as well as places of historical interest.

Property manager

Pat & Barbara

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballyliffin

Located in Ballyliffin, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Doagh Famine Village and Carrickbrackey Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glenevin Waterfall and Five Fingers Strand. Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium and Carrigart Riding Stables are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.

Ballyliffin, County Donegal

What's nearby

Ballyliffin Golf Course - 4 min drive
Doagh Famine Village - 11 min drive
Carrickbrackey Castle - 15 min drive
Malin Head - 28 min drive
Five Fingers Strand - 40 min drive

Getting around

Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Lily's Bar and Tea Room - 14 min drive
Caffe Banba - 10 min drive
Nancy's Barn - 2 min walk
Claire The Baker's - 11 min drive
McCleans - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elnan Cottage - A quiet escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

17 Sept 2023

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

Simply the Best

This is my third stay. The cottage is lovely. It is clean and the perfect size and location. I will continue to return.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roisin M.

5 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful cottage

Enjoyed a wonderful week staying in this beautiful cottage. Great host , made us feel very welcome.. Will be back for sure 👍🍀

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

22 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic location and property

We loved our stay at the cottage. The location was fantastic, the cottage was well set up and spacious. We already booked it for our holiday next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne k.

22 July 2023

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

Comfortable and beautiful cottage

We really enjoyed our stay there. It's in a lovely peaceful area and close to amenities and some lovely beaches and interesting areas to visit. I loved being able to just switch off as we all did. The cottage is very comfortable, cozy and well maintained

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pat O.

29 June 2023

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

Elnan Cottage, a treasure

This is a lovely cottage, beautifully restored. There was everything you could need for your stay. The double bed was a little low for me and the television was pretty high on the wall, but otherwise it was a great place. Susan met us when we arrived and she gave us lots of suggestions for places to visit and also for pubs/restaurants - most of which we went to.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pat & Barbara

This was my parents house, and where my mother was born. I have been going to this house since I was six months old, and when I inherited the house and surrounding fields, I couldn't bear to part with it. One day I hope to retire here and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the area.

What makes this property unique

This house was built early in the 20th centuary, and I remember the big open turf fire where all the cooking was done, along with going out to the small stream that runs beside the property to get the drinking water. It has now been brought into the 21st centuary, but you can still see signs of the old building layout.

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