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An Irish Idyll - traditional stonewall cottage nestled in hills above Downings
9.7•Fantastic
•- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Pets allowed
- 5 People
- WiFi
- 129 m²
- Cottage
Well-equipped kitchen
Cook delicious meals in a well-equipped kitchen.
Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Guests love this home
With an outstanding average rating of 9.7.
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Well-equipped kitchen
Cook delicious meals in a well-equipped kitchen.
Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Guests love this home
With an outstanding average rating of 9.7.
Teachín is a traditional stone wall Irish cottage located in Ballinacleava (Baile na tSleibhe) in the hills 2 miles outside of Downings and on the Wild Atlantic Way.
The cottage is in a rural location (in a Gaeltacht area) and is perfect for somebody seeking relaxation through peace and quiet.
The nearest neighbours are only occasionally at home and are located 200m away.
When guests arrive, often the first comment is to reflect on how quiet the location is. The cottage was fully renovated a few years ago in a style that brings its heritage value to the fore.
The cottage has 2 double bedrooms and a bed deck with skylight to the rear that is suitable for age 10 and up.
There is a living room with eating area, kitchen, shower room, a boot room for those wet days and muddy walks and a small utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
As we wanted to keep the heritage of the house as much as possible we do not have central heating, instead we have a stove in the living room and energy efficient electric radiators in each bedroom and the shower room.
The living room is a very cosy environment and perfect for lazy days and relaxing times together reading, playing games or watching TV together, while listening to the crackle of the fire in the stove. The house has a parking area suitable for two cars and a large garden for relaxing in and reading or just sitting to take in the stunning view over Sheephaven Bay, the Ards forest park and Muckish mountain. The house is ideal for photographers as we still have a relatively dark night sky to the rear (north) of our house.
As the address of the house suggests we are situated on a small mountain and the cottage is a good base for hill walkers.
Downings is a 35 minute walk away by road while Dooey (Dubaih), Tra na Rossan, the Singing pub and Melmore Head are all within a few hours walk away if you are prepared to walk over the mountain through moor and heather.
For the more serious walker the Glenveagh mountains home to Errigal, Muckish and the poison Glen are just a 30 minute drive away.
Glenveagh Castle and National Park are also well worth a visit.
In the park there are mapped out trails and guided tours available. For golfers the Rosapenna hotel and golf course is located just three miles away. The Rosguill Peninsula also provides opportunities for water sports such as windsurfing, deep-sea diving, sea angling & boat charters.
The Jaws Watersports shop located in Downings and Dunfanaghy also offers courses for children and adults.
A day trip to Tory island can also be booked via the Tory Island ferry. Letterkenny is just a 40 minute drive away and the walled City of Derry 60 minutes. Here is a link to an aerial view of the cottage and surroundings, the video is hosted on YouTube https://youtu.be/0YCY1tW_JEY Regarding pets, if you have a pet and are interested in staying in the cottage please send me an enquiry over the website and we can discuss the request.
The cottage is in a rural location (in a Gaeltacht area) and is perfect for somebody seeking relaxation through peace and quiet.
The nearest neighbours are only occasionally at home and are located 200m away.
When guests arrive, often the first comment is to reflect on how quiet the location is. The cottage was fully renovated a few years ago in a style that brings its heritage value to the fore.
The cottage has 2 double bedrooms and a bed deck with skylight to the rear that is suitable for age 10 and up.
There is a living room with eating area, kitchen, shower room, a boot room for those wet days and muddy walks and a small utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
As we wanted to keep the heritage of the house as much as possible we do not have central heating, instead we have a stove in the living room and energy efficient electric radiators in each bedroom and the shower room.
The living room is a very cosy environment and perfect for lazy days and relaxing times together reading, playing games or watching TV together, while listening to the crackle of the fire in the stove. The house has a parking area suitable for two cars and a large garden for relaxing in and reading or just sitting to take in the stunning view over Sheephaven Bay, the Ards forest park and Muckish mountain. The house is ideal for photographers as we still have a relatively dark night sky to the rear (north) of our house.
As the address of the house suggests we are situated on a small mountain and the cottage is a good base for hill walkers.
Downings is a 35 minute walk away by road while Dooey (Dubaih), Tra na Rossan, the Singing pub and Melmore Head are all within a few hours walk away if you are prepared to walk over the mountain through moor and heather.
For the more serious walker the Glenveagh mountains home to Errigal, Muckish and the poison Glen are just a 30 minute drive away.
Glenveagh Castle and National Park are also well worth a visit.
In the park there are mapped out trails and guided tours available. For golfers the Rosapenna hotel and golf course is located just three miles away. The Rosguill Peninsula also provides opportunities for water sports such as windsurfing, deep-sea diving, sea angling & boat charters.
The Jaws Watersports shop located in Downings and Dunfanaghy also offers courses for children and adults.
A day trip to Tory island can also be booked via the Tory Island ferry. Letterkenny is just a 40 minute drive away and the walled City of Derry 60 minutes. Here is a link to an aerial view of the cottage and surroundings, the video is hosted on YouTube https://youtu.be/0YCY1tW_JEY Regarding pets, if you have a pet and are interested in staying in the cottage please send me an enquiry over the website and we can discuss the request.
What this place offers you
WiFi
Parking
Terrace
Satellite TV
Garden
Fridge
Microwave
Heating
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
2 Double beds
Bedroom 2
1 Kingsize bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queensize bed
Where you'll stay
Explore map
House rules
- Check-in and check-out times will be communicated after booking
- Dogs allowed
- Smoking not allowed
Good to know
- Car recommended
Guest reviews
9.7
Fantastic
Hervorragend
10.0
Petra W., Oct 2025
Zauberhaftes, altes Haus, sehr gemütlich eingerichtet, unfassbar schöne Umgebung, absolute Stille.Uns hat es auch nicht gestört, das ab und an ein Insekt umherwanderte - das ist in so alten Gemäuern unvermeidlich - aber man sollte es wissen, denn wer das nicht mag, der suche sich lieber ein klinisch reines, neues Ferienhaus.
Hervorragend
10.0
Dirk S., Aug 2025
Ein grandioser Blick und eine sehr einsame, abgelegene Lage. Wir haben es geliebt. Die Straße zum Haus ist anfangs herausfordernd, aber man gewöhnt sich schnell daran.
Good
6.0
Denis T., Jun 2025
Its remote, which we like.Kitchen/diner fine for a small group. Stove and radiator worked well to heat the room.Double beds were a bit too small and mattresses were very soft, so not that comfortable.
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