We had a fantastic holiday in the Boathouse!
It is an exceptional AirBnB in an incredible location with spectacular seascape views from its many windows. Sitting comfortably in the front room we watched the sun setting behind Connors island across Milk Harbour, saw seals basking on the sand bar and even a heron flew right past the windows one day!
We could relax in the garden with views of the harbour, Benbulbin and Classiebawn Castle in Mullaghmore.
It is a comfortable newly built apartment with modern appliances and was spotlessly clean. For restaurants, supermarket etc. we went to nearby Cliffony and Grange.
Geraldine and Steve were excellent hosts, always ready to help, knowledgeable with many suggestions on activities such as scenic drives, walks and places to eat. They gave us the interesting history of the Boathouse where specialised skills and unique traditions of the boat-building and seafaring of McCann family took place in the ancient natural port of Milk Harbour.
They also had stories of smuggling and Poitín making on Dernish island, visible from our front window!
During our one week stay we visited Killybegs, Gleniff horseshoe, St John’s point lighthouse, Mullaghmore harbour, Raghley Harbour, MountCharles Pier, Donegal town, Creevykeel court cairn, and W. B. Yeats’s grave. Walks included Streedagh and Tullan strands, Benbulbin forrest, Glencar Waterfall and Doneens bog road.
There’s is even more to do so we’ll definitely be back to the fabulous Boathouse!
Vero & Karl