Hillside Home with Breathtaking Views

Ireland - Ulster - Downings, Co.Donegal

Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Home with terrace providing magnificent bay view
Home with terrace providing magnificent bay view
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Side of home facing entrance.
Side of home facing entrance.
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Downings Harbour
Downings Harbour
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,A typical local scene
A typical local scene
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,View from home of Sheephaven Bay/Muckish Mountain
View from home of Sheephaven Bay/Muckish Mountain
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Sunroom with magnificent view.
Sunroom with magnificent view.
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Atrium with drawing room & stairs to upper levels.
Atrium with drawing room & stairs to upper levels.
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Open fireplace.
Open fireplace.
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Dining Room with glazed alcove.
Dining Room with glazed alcove.
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Fully-fitted kitchen
Fully-fitted kitchen
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Master bedroom with ensuite
Master bedroom with ensuite
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Twin beds
Twin beds
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Sheephaven Bay beach with Rossapenna Hotel.
Sheephaven Bay beach with Rossapenna Hotel.
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,Downings Harbour - short walk from home.
Downings Harbour - short walk from home.
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,One of many sights on local walks.
One of many sights on local walks.
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Ireland,Downings, Co.Donegal,House photos, home images
  • Sleeping capacity6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Long-term Home Exchange

Homesit Offered

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

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We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Open to all dates Auckland, New Zealand
Open to all dates Ireland
Open to all dates Open to all destinations

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

We are seeking long term exchange in Auckland New Zealand. Sim or non-simultaneous exchange possible.

Stunning Double-Height Atrium Holiday Home
This custom designed, Swiss-chalet style open-plan home has a large light-filled living room with a vaulted ceiling, three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, an extra WC, a well equipp Snug up to an open turf fire and enjoyed ed kitchen with modern conveniences, a laundry room, and a conservatory with spectacular views over Sheephaven Bay and surrounding hills. Snug up to an open turf fire and enjoy Irish and English TV channels, plus lots more. Easy access to the internet is available locally in hotels, cafes and pubs.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Second home


Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Heating
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • TV

Extras

  • None

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Rural
  • Waterfront
  • Mountains
  • Seaside

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

The village of Downings is a very popular tourist resort and fishing port with lively pubs and night-life. It is situated on the beautiful Rosguil Peninsula. The natural landscape of this peninsula provides the basis for many of the activities that the visitor can enjoy. In addition to an abundance of golden sandy beaches there are many water based activities in the Downings area - including windsurfing, deep sea diving, sea angling and boat charters. There is also horse riding and hill walking. The Magherabeg Leisure Centre is located in Downings and features a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and gym.

On the doorstep of the holiday home you have the renowned Atlantic Drive. This is a scenic drive starting in Downings and continuing around the breathtaking Rosguil Peninsula. In the locality you also have the spectacular Lough Salt Drive.

Within 2 km of the holiday home there are two superb championship golf links at Rosapenna - the Old Tom Morris Course and the recently

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Lake
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving / Surfing
  • Windsurfing

Leisure

  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Transport Nearby

  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Within a thirty minute drive of the holiday home there are numerous things to do and places to visit. You have the majestic Glenveagh National Park and the beautiful Ards Forest Park. The lakeside centre in Dunlewey has something for all the family. In Dunfanaghy there is a workhouse famine museum. Churchill has the famous Glebe House and Gallery as well as the Colmcille Heritage Centre. Letterkenny has all the amenities you would expect to find in a large town - cinemas, museum, theatre, leisure centres, art galleries and excellent shopping. Tory Island and the ancient walled city of Derry are highly recommended day trips. We are also on the very popular wild atlantic way, thewildatlanticway.com

For a holiday experience where fine beaches, superb golf courses and beautiful scenery are all on your doorstep, look no further than this holiday home overlooking Downings village.

Our favourite restaurants

  • Glen Bar
  • Beach Hotel
  • Rossapenna Hotel

Cafés & bars

  • Harbour Bar, Downings

Special places to shop


Walks or jogging paths

  • Ards Monastery
  • Atlantic Drive

Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

- Maximum number of people staying in the home is six.
- No smoking in any part of the house.
- No animals.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Long-term Home Exchange
  • Homesit Offered
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