An Coirneal Ciun is a fine, first-floor apartment situated above a pub near Gortahork, County Donegal. This pet-friendly property comes equipped with open-plan living, sofa bed, and off-road parking for two cars, idyllic for couples, families, or groups of friends and one dutiful dog on a rural retreat in Conuty Donegal. Race up to your new abode after a music-filled night in the pub below. The open-plan living space welcomes you inside to shake off your shoes and relax in the sitting area. Whip up a meal in the kitchenette space with help from an oven, hob, and fridge, then dig in at an intimate dining table for four. Indulge in a refreshing rinse in the en-suite shower room, before settling into the sofa with an evening film on the TV. When sleep calls, fall into a double or sofa bed eager to catch you. Soak up your local surroundings with a beach day at Tramore, take a scenic hike along Fiddler’s Bridge, then grab some pub grub right below your property at Óstan Loch Altan! Venture a little further afield for Glenveagh National Park to treat the history buff to Glenveagh Castle, Sword in the Stone termon, and Owencarrow Viaduct. Take that short drive to Letterkenny to admire St. Eunan’s Cathedral, explore Donegal County Museum, and catch a show at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny. Enjoy a rural retreat when you book a stay at An Coirneal Ciun.

The village of Gortahork is situated on the north western tip of the County Donegal coast, and is an increasingly popular location for surfing and walking. There are several beautiful beaches around the area, and the village is home to the Samhain International Poetry Festival each year. From Gortahork, Glenveagh National Park is easily accessible for a great day out, and with 16,000 acres, it is a walker's paradise. The renowned artist Derek Hill bequeathed his house and gallery near Glenveagh along with his art collection to the nation in 1980, attached is Glebe Gallery and tea rooms which hosts many exhibitions. For a day's relaxation head to nearby Bunbeag which has a swimming pool and a spa area or An Chuirt Hotel which lies at the foot of the Errigal Mountain and has its own health club and spa. Island-hopping is fun for all the family, and from Gortahork, you can charter a boat and visit Arranmore, Cruit Island and Owey Island. Cruit Island is joined to the mainland by a bridge, so is easily reached by car, but chartering a boat is much more exciting! Nearby, the town of Dungloe plays host to the annual ‘Mary From Dungloe’ festival, and is renowned for its fantastic fishing. This is a great location, and an ideal base for touring the area.

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