Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 4. Restored by Under the Thatch, and in the most remarkable beachfront location!
"We walked outside to a scene that electrified the senses: the distinctive smell of seaweed drying in the inlet below; a wondrous vista out to a long bay that looked like it was lit from within. The only sound was a distant tractor on the single-track lane.
It’s for elemental experiences like these that people venture to this part of Ireland." The Guardian
"If you were asked to describe the most idyllic seaside holiday home you could imagine, you might come up with something close to Teach Mhicí. Glittering turquoise water, private beach with pristine white sand, Scandi-inspired cottage with turf-woodburner and sea views from every window; it’s a little slice of Irish paradise." The Irish Times, No 2 in their list of 'Amazing Places to Stay in Ireland' (we also had the No.1 position).
Note we let two properties at this location - Mickey's Cottage (trad cottage with red roof) and Cro na Tra (a contemporary conversion) - both share the beach access.
A traditional Irish vernacular cottage sitting on the shore of the Atlantic with access to our private, sandy beach.
Teach Mhicí (Irish for Mickey's Cottage) has one (Kingsize) bedroom and a very low mezzanine loft with a double bed open to the main living space.
We've added a large comfortable bathroom, and insulated everywhere before we lined it in wood from the local forest. It's a simple, but wonderful place. If you require more space we also advertise the larger cottage just up the slope behind.
You can arrange for private paddle-board tuition directly from our own shoreline in front of the cottage (with SurfsUp Ireland), or surf lessons and private sauna rental on Dooey beach (walkable).
Features
Accessibility
- Ground floor bedroom
- Ground floor bathroom
Family Friendly
- Young children welcome
- High chair
- Travel cot
General
- Washing machine
Heating
- Open fire / woodburner
Location
- Beach (within walking distance)
- Farm or rural location
- Coastal location - within 5 miles of the sea
Media & Technology
- Wifi broadband internet
- Smart TV
Bed Layout
- Double bed
- Kingsize bed
In Detail
The cottage is centrally heated throughout and has a large turf-woodburner (first basket of fuel included). Every window (apart from bathroom) has a sea view. WIFI
- Note that although well-behaved pets are welcome (fee applies) the garden is not enclosed.
- Travel cot kept at the property (no need to request) - but bring own bedding for cot.
- High chair kept at the cottage, baby bath available on request
- Living Room/ Dining/ Kitchen - open plan. Turf/log burner, two sofas. TV with Netflix connected (no terrestrial).
- Kitchen - with oven, hob, microwave, fridge (note only a small icebox), toaster, kettle, airfryer. Dolce Gusto coffee maker + cafetiere. Radio.
- Bedroom - Kingsize bed with firm mattress
- Shower-room with large walk-in wetroom type shower, 'rainfall' shower head. Heated towel rail (towels provided).
- Washing Machine and drying lines in covered stone shed to rear
With double bed (note restricted headroom - this is a very low loft, probably not suitable for toddlers, open to the main living space below)
Outdoors:
- Access over 7 acres of hill and shore
- Parking
- A picnic bench and another bench
- Gated access down to our private sandy beach or 2 minute walk to adjacent large sandy beach
Good to know
- Check in at : 15:30
- Check out by: 10:00
- Up to 4
- 7 nights from £788 (based on 2 staying)
- Pets - Welcome (maximum: 2 dogs)
- Location
- Restored from a ruin by Under the Thatch, at Dooey beach, West Donegal, Ireland
- Nearby
- You're right on one of the most beautiful shorelines in the world. Most people spend their day... Read more
- Infants - Welcome + Cot & high chair available
- Children - Welcome
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Note that although well-behaved pets are welcome (fee applies) the garden is not enclosed.
Travel cot kept at the property (no need to request) - but bring own bedding for cot.
High chair kept in the house (no need to request). Baby bath available (on request).
Note there is one kingsize bedroom of a good size to the ground floor, and one double bed on an open mezzanine loft over the main living space that has limited headroom.
Bed Layout
- Double bed
- Kingsize bed
You're right on one of the most beautiful shorelines in the world. Most people spend their days discovering the many beaches (there are hundreds, literally), the great local food and welcome in the pubs, and walking across wilderness landscapes.
- Mickey's Beach - on your doorstep - it's yours!
- White Strand Beach - 2 minutes walk - great bathing, turquoise waters
- Dooey Beach - 3km of sandy beach (also walking distance, one mile by foot or car) - known for surfing (arrange lessons/ join summer surf 'camps' via SurfsUp Ireland).
- Lettermacaward - 5 minute drive - your village with 2 shops, petrol, hairdressers, pubs (one serves good food 7 days a week to 9pm)
- Dungloe town - 15 minute drive - 'Capital of the Rosses' with supermarkets (Lidl, Aldi, Supervalu, The Cope), pubs (10)
- Portnoo Beach - horse-riding on the beach - 20 mins. drive
- Sliabh Liag - Europe's highest sea cliffs (amazing) - 45 mins. drive
- Horse Riding at Dunlewey - 40 mins.
- Glenveagh National Park/ National Park - 45 mins
- Belfast city - 2hr 45 mins.
- Ardara 'Heritage Town' (cafes, pubs, tweed/weaving) - 20 mins.
- Local angling, boat trips & local walking (video)
- Glencolmcille Folk Village & beach & pubs - 55 mins.
- Ulster Folk Park - one of best open air museums in Europe - 1hr 20 mins.
- Derry ('Londonderry') - fascinating UK City of Culture 2013 - 1 hr. 20 mins.
- Giant's Causeway - 2 hr 10 mins - or also see Derry on the way
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