Tuath na Mara

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Sleeps: 7 - 9 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Oliver Approved

Overview

Cottage Quirky
Great Value
Ideal for Kids Pets Welcome Walk to Beach Romantic

Spectacular Tuath na Mara holds a wonderful, waterfront position within County Donegal, a county considered to be one of Ireland’s most beautiful with its dramatic scenery and unspoilt landscape.

Tuath na Mara is a completely unique home, designed by award-winning MacGabhann Architects, it was designed to appear free-floating amongst the rugged coastal surroundings. The home can comfortably accommodate up to seven guests across its three architect-designed minimalist bedrooms, while an additional two guests can make use of a handy sofa bed in one of the living areas. Tuath na Mara is set over one level, on the south-facing section of the house, is a spacious, open-plan living and dining area with a fully-equipped kitchen area. The accommodation is mirrored and so a second open-plan living space with kitchen area can also be found at the other end of the home. Doors can divide the space into two, making it ideal for two families holidaying together who are in search of a little added privacy, or to provide separate accommodation for teenagers. The north end family bedroom, a  triple sleeper with a double bed below and single above has its very own en-suite shower room. The other two bedrooms share the use of the main family bathroom, set just off the library corridor.

Outside, guests privileged enough to stay at Tuath na Mara will enjoy panoramic sea views, while having direct access to a beautiful sandy beach, complete with inlet caves and coastal rock features.

Oliver Approved

What you should know…

  • One of the bedrooms features bunk beds and is therefore perhaps best suited to children and those travelling with 9 guests will need to make use of the sofa bed in one of the living spaces
  • Dogs should be kept under control when outside due to animals grazing in the surrounding land

This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!

Our great value homes:

  • may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
  • may have some simple amenities and features
  • mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!

Property Features

Wi-Fi/Internet Ground Floor Bed & Bath Working Fireplace Heating Seaview

Ground Floor
- Open-plan living area with fully-equipped kitchen and seating for 6
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with triple bunk bed and en-suite shower room
- Family bathroom
- Open-plan living area with sofa bed sleeping 2, fully-equipped kitchen and seating for 10

Exterior Grounds
- Beach access

Additional Facilities

- Modem for internet access (please note that high speed wi-fi is not available due to the remote location of the property)
- 27" Computer with CD/ disk drive for movies
- Travel cot & highchair available on request
- Washing machine & dryer
- Iron & board
- Parking

Location

About the surrounding area of Tuath na Mara
Walk to Beach Rural Location Walking/Hiking Paths Outstanding Landscapes Outdoor Pursuit & Activities Tourist Towns & Villages
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Tuath na Mara is located in County Donegal, a country situated on the north-westerly tip of Ireland. County Donegal is often considered to be the “wild child” of Ireland, due to its rugged scenery and sublime beaches. The home makes a fantastic base for those wanting to explore the great outdoors with plenty for the whole family to see, do and explore in the surrounding area. Glenveagh National Park, a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains, pristine lakes, tumbling waterfalls and enchanted native oak woodland is just 45-minutes away, or choose to stay closer to home and enjoy a scenic drive to Fanad Lighthouse, less than 15-minutes away. While Tuath na Mara's closest beach is reachable on foot, Ballymastocker Beach is considered to be one of the areas most beautiful and is less than 15-minutes from your front door!

While those fortunate enough to enjoy a stay at Tuath na Mara will feel a million miles away from any hustle and bustle, helpful amenities can be found in Portsalon, less than a 10-minute drive away. Further amenities can also be found in the larger towns of Milford and Rathmullan, both less than 25-minutes away. The market town of Letterkenny, the largest town in Donegal, offers a far wider selection of attractions and amenities and is just a 40-minute car journey from home. Here, the whole family will enjoy a visit to Tropical World with its butterfly house, mini zoo and indoor play area, while the Arena 7 Entertainment Complex offers bowling, laser quest, soft play, arcades and pool! For keen golfers, Portsalon Golf Club is a real hidden gem and is just 10-minutes away.

Local Amenities
Nearest Airport Donegal Airport

(76km)

Nearest Airport 2 City of Derry Airport

(84km)

Nearest Town/City Letterkenny

(37km)

Nearest Town Portsalon

(6km)

Nearest Restaurant The Pier, Portsalon

(5.6km)

Nearest Supermarket Dunleavi's Market

(5.7km)

Nearest Golf Portsalon Golf Club

(6km)

Nearest Beach On-foot

(500m)

Region

 A land of literary greatness, folktales, incomparably romantic landscapes and legendary good times, Ireland is an unsung hero when it comes to fantastic European destinations ripe for exploration.

There’s so much to love in Ireland, whatever you choose you’ll end up leaving a piece of your heart there (and returning again and again to check on it). Luckily, we’ve got a great selection of luxury holiday homes in Ireland that make the perfect home-from-home – and they’re just as welcoming as you imagine.

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Kids

Best Suited For: All Ages
Ideal for Kids Ideal for Teens

Baby and Toddler Equipment

  • Cot(s)
  • High Chair(s)

Kids Activities Close-by

  • Walk to Beach
  • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
  • Tourist Towns & Villages

Extras

At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:

- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off

Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.

Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!

Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs

Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.

Security deposit £500 for groups of 6 or more, £350 for groups of less than 6 - credit card authorisation to be taken prior to travel and released in full subject to a damage inspection on departure
Arrival time 4pm
Departure time 10am
Energy costs included? Yes, included in the rental price
Linen & towels included? Yes, included in the rental price
End of stay cleaning included? Yes, included in the rental price
Changeover day Typically, Saturday - other days may be possible at certain times on a request basis
Minimum stay Please note that there is a 3-night minimum stay, this may be increased across peak dates
Pets welcome? A maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs are allowed on a request basis at time of booking.
Smoking Allowed? No smoking
Other Ts and Cs Stag Do's are not allowed.

Rental Rates

Prices based on an occupancy of 7 people:

Rental period 2 Nights 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights Weekly
Mar 23rd 2023 - Mar 31st 2023 - £1,256 £1,480 £1,570 £1,570
Mar 31st 2023 - Apr 17th 2023 - £1,978 £2,332 £2,473 £2,473
Apr 17th 2023 - May 19th 2023 £1,256 £1,480 £1,570 £1,570 £1,570
May 19th 2023 - May 29th 2023 - £1,978 £2,332 £2,473 £2,473
May 29th 2023 - Jul 14th 2023 - £1,617 £1,906 £2,021 £2,021
Jul 14th 2023 - Sep 1st 2023 - £1,978 £2,332 £2,473 £2,473
Sep 1st 2023 - Sep 29th 2023 - £1,617 £1,906 £2,021 £2,021
Sep 29th 2023 - Oct 20th 2023 - £1,256 £1,480 £1,570 £1,570
Oct 20th 2023 - Oct 30th 2023 - £1,617 £1,906 £2,021 £2,021
Oct 30th 2023 - Dec 18th 2023 - £1,256 £1,480 £1,570 £1,570
Dec 18th 2023 - Dec 25th 2023 - £1,978 £2,332 £2,473 £2,473
Dec 25th 2023 - Jan 5th 2024 - £1,978 £2,332 £2,473 £2,473
Jan 5th 2024 - Feb 9th 2024 - £1,256 £1,480 £1,570 £1,570
Feb 9th 2024 - Feb 19th 2024 - £1,617 £1,906 £2,021 £2,021
Feb 19th 2024 - Mar 29th 2024 - £1,256 £1,480 £1,570 £1,570
Mar 29th 2024 - Apr 15th 2024 - £1,978 £2,332 £2,473 £2,473
Apr 15th 2024 - May 17th 2024 £1,256 £1,480 £1,570 £1,570 £1,570
May 17th 2024 - May 27th 2024 - £1,978 £2,332 £2,473 £2,473
May 27th 2024 - Jul 12th 2024 - £1,617 £1,906 £2,021 £2,021
Jul 12th 2024 - Aug 30th 2024 - £1,978 £2,332 £2,473 £2,473
Aug 30th 2024 - Sep 23rd 2024 - £1,617 £1,906 £2,021 £2,021

Prices based on an occupancy of 7 people:

Rental period 2 Nights 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights Weekly
Mar 23rd 2023 - Mar 31st 2023 - €1,332 €1,570 €1,665 €1,665
Mar 31st 2023 - Apr 17th 2023 - €2,098 €2,473 €2,622 €2,622
Apr 17th 2023 - May 19th 2023 €1,332 €1,570 €1,665 €1,665 €1,665
May 19th 2023 - May 29th 2023 - €2,098 €2,473 €2,622 €2,622
May 29th 2023 - Jul 14th 2023 - €1,715 €2,021 €2,144 €2,144
Jul 14th 2023 - Sep 1st 2023 - €2,098 €2,473 €2,622 €2,622
Sep 1st 2023 - Sep 29th 2023 - €1,715 €2,021 €2,144 €2,144
Sep 29th 2023 - Oct 20th 2023 - €1,332 €1,570 €1,665 €1,665
Oct 20th 2023 - Oct 30th 2023 - €1,715 €2,021 €2,144 €2,144
Oct 30th 2023 - Dec 18th 2023 - €1,332 €1,570 €1,665 €1,665
Dec 18th 2023 - Dec 25th 2023 - €2,098 €2,473 €2,622 €2,622
Dec 25th 2023 - Jan 5th 2024 - €2,098 €2,473 €2,622 €2,622
Jan 5th 2024 - Feb 9th 2024 - €1,332 €1,570 €1,665 €1,665
Feb 9th 2024 - Feb 19th 2024 - €1,715 €2,021 €2,144 €2,144
Feb 19th 2024 - Mar 29th 2024 - €1,332 €1,570 €1,665 €1,665
Mar 29th 2024 - Apr 15th 2024 - €2,098 €2,473 €2,622 €2,622
Apr 15th 2024 - May 17th 2024 €1,332 €1,570 €1,665 €1,665 €1,665
May 17th 2024 - May 27th 2024 - €2,098 €2,473 €2,622 €2,622
May 27th 2024 - Jul 12th 2024 - €1,715 €2,021 €2,144 €2,144
Jul 12th 2024 - Aug 30th 2024 - €2,098 €2,473 €2,622 €2,622
Aug 30th 2024 - Sep 23rd 2024 - €1,715 €2,021 €2,144 €2,144

Prices based on an occupancy of 7 people:

Rental period 2 Nights 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights Weekly
Mar 23rd 2023 - Mar 31st 2023 - $1,450 $1,708 $1,812 $1,812
Mar 31st 2023 - Apr 17th 2023 - $2,283 $2,691 $2,854 $2,854
Apr 17th 2023 - May 19th 2023 $1,450 $1,708 $1,812 $1,812 $1,812
May 19th 2023 - May 29th 2023 - $2,283 $2,691 $2,854 $2,854
May 29th 2023 - Jul 14th 2023 - $1,867 $2,200 $2,333 $2,333
Jul 14th 2023 - Sep 1st 2023 - $2,283 $2,691 $2,854 $2,854
Sep 1st 2023 - Sep 29th 2023 - $1,867 $2,200 $2,333 $2,333
Sep 29th 2023 - Oct 20th 2023 - $1,450 $1,708 $1,812 $1,812
Oct 20th 2023 - Oct 30th 2023 - $1,867 $2,200 $2,333 $2,333
Oct 30th 2023 - Dec 18th 2023 - $1,450 $1,708 $1,812 $1,812
Dec 18th 2023 - Dec 25th 2023 - $2,283 $2,691 $2,854 $2,854
Dec 25th 2023 - Jan 5th 2024 - $2,283 $2,691 $2,854 $2,854
Jan 5th 2024 - Feb 9th 2024 - $1,450 $1,708 $1,812 $1,812
Feb 9th 2024 - Feb 19th 2024 - $1,867 $2,200 $2,333 $2,333
Feb 19th 2024 - Mar 29th 2024 - $1,450 $1,708 $1,812 $1,812
Mar 29th 2024 - Apr 15th 2024 - $2,283 $2,691 $2,854 $2,854
Apr 15th 2024 - May 17th 2024 $1,450 $1,708 $1,812 $1,812 $1,812
May 17th 2024 - May 27th 2024 - $2,283 $2,691 $2,854 $2,854
May 27th 2024 - Jul 12th 2024 - $1,867 $2,200 $2,333 $2,333
Jul 12th 2024 - Aug 30th 2024 - $2,283 $2,691 $2,854 $2,854
Aug 30th 2024 - Sep 23rd 2024 - $1,867 $2,200 $2,333 $2,333

Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.

Reviews

  • We have booked again

    Created on 31/08/2022

    We have had a wonderful day just destressing in the house and on the beach. We enjoyed the holiday so much, that we have booked again for next year.

  • Stunning

    Posted by Elizabeth on 13/08/2022

    Outstanding house in the most beautiful location by the beach. We had a very happy family holiday.

  • Beautiful house in a spectacular location

    Posted by Helen M on 02/08/2022

    We have just returned from a wonderful stay at Tuath Na Mara. The location is breathtakingly beautiful and we were even treated to the most amazing display from a couple of pods of dolphins right in front of the house. The house was very well equipped and ideal for an extended family group. The design embraces the rugged location and provides amazing panoramic views from every angle. All in all a very memorable stay.

  • We'd love to come back!

    Created on 22/07/2022

    We had a really wonderful stay at Tuath na Mara last week. Thank you for sharing your incredible home with us. You have a truly amazing place, we really did not want to leave!? Thank you again for a mesmeric time in one of the most exquisite places I have had the pleasure to visit! … We’d love to come back next year.

  • Great

    Posted by Nathy on 02/09/2020

    It’s a great house and location and we hope to book again in the future.

  • Your house is fabulous!

    Created on 27/07/2020

    Just a note to thank you for the wonderful holiday we had.

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