We were an extended family - grand parents, parents and two teenage children - spending Christmas together with Eddie the dog. Margaret and James had communicated well with us before our arrival so we knew how to find the cottage and where the local supermarkets were. Margaret met us and gave us a comprehensive tour of all the facilities.
Margaret and James had gone to a lot of trouble to put up Christmas decorations which were really welcoming and created a festive atmosphere. The cottage was perfect for us, grand parents in a downstairs en suite. The teenagers each with their own bedroom sharing a bathroom also all downstairs while the parents each had a double bed in the same upstairs room with a bathroom. Everything was clean and tidy, heating and a never ending supply of very hot water kept the cold weather at bay.
We were cooking for 6 including a traditional Christmas lunch. The kitchen had everything you needed. Oven, microwave, huge fridge freezer with ice maker, dishwasher and we were able to do some washing and drying in the utility room using the washing and drying machines.
This is a great location only 10 minutes drive from Dunfanaghy or Falcarragh which have shops and pubs and superb beaches nearby. We had a dog with us and our hosts provided a bed and bowls for the mutt who enjoyed long walks locally and on the beaches. Grandad and grandson climbed Errigal mountain- Donegals highest only 20 minutes away, while on Christmas Day we
VIsited Glen Veagh and Lough in sunshine and on Boxing Day Ards. Country park and beach. All less than 30 minutes away.
We would highly recommend Ailt cottage.