Description
This unique holiday rental is located in Ireland's only listed Coastguard Station. The unique charms of this historic building also provides you with panoramic views over Lough Foyle and the little fishing harbour at Moville. The village centre is a 5 min walk away. The car ferry port at Greencastle and the proximity to the city of Derry make this characterful holiday home the ideally base for touring the entire region. The start of "The Wild Atlantic Way", commences right outside the property. It is also an excellect base for Artists and photographers alike seeking a great experience. It is also a wonderful base for those seeking peace and harmony in their lives.
The Coastguard Station
The Coastguard Station is a unique historic listed building of the 19th century situated opposite the fishing pier of Moville Town harbour with its small fleet of fishing boats and boats moored offshore. It enjoys panoramic views over Lough Foyle and looks across to Benevinagh Mountain and the Derry and Antrim coastline.
The Coastguard Station housed the coastguards of yesteryear and their families and provides an insight into life in the area over 100 years ago.
The front of the building boasts a beautiful communal lawned area, while the house is accessed at the rear along a communal walkway/ driveway.
Fully Modernised
The house has been fully modernised in the past 10 years to facilitate modern living, while at the same time retaining the old cast iron fireplaces in the sitting room and the three bedrooms, ( One double bed room - Master, One 4' bed ( large single/ small double) and One twin bedroom with two single beds. Also included is a new fully modern kitchen and bathroom to complete the building. A small shed at the rear to house your bicycles if needed.
A short stroll (500m) takes you into the shops, pubs and wonderful restaurants of Moville Town.
Local Activities
Shopping in Derry (20 min drive)
Millennium Theatre Derry
Summer festivals e.g. Vintage Car Rally/ Dillon Fest/ Beetle Fest/ Harvest Fest and many national sporting events held in the area including the Tall Ships on Route to Derry ~Londonderry, The Clipper Race and Greencastle Regatta.
Sea Angling
Hill Walking
Golf at Greencastle and Ballyliffin
Beautiful Beaches e.g. Moville Shore Walk with many lovely little coves, Kinnego Beach, Culdaff Beach and Five Finger strand
The Cairn Visitors Centre
Doagh Island Famine Village
Dunree Fort
Moville Pottery Where you can paint your own piece of pottery.
