This lovely converted cottage is a few kilometres along a very narrow country lane just outside Glenties. The key landmark once you're on the road is a green and white house right next to the road on the left hand side. After a few step up and down bits in the road you will see Allaye's house and Swallow's Nest up to the right. The driveway comes up quite quickly. Once on the drive, turn right onto the short entrance road direct to the stone cottage.

Allaye will make you very welcome and have a couple of scones waiting for you. We had ours for breakfast the following morning.

You will need to take your shoes off to enter Swallow's Nest but large slippers are provided. You will need them on the stone floors.

The cottage is basic but has most essentials (although I couldn't find a bottle opener). There isn't a tv and internet access isn't very good. A perfect getaway from work stresses.

You will need to make use of the wood heater on cold days but it's easy to use. It does heat the place very well.

The shower is quite good but hot water to the kitchen basin is still a work in progress. There's a gas stove and a small electric oven. No microwave.

The bed is up on a mezzanine area and takes up the whole space. There are fairly narrow no steep steps up there and care needs to be taken especially with the last step which is quite high. Nice views, though.

Allaye has provided a one day touring guide which is worth looking at.