We had pre Christmas break for a week in this lovely cottage. The wild winds cleared the mind and the cosy cottage rested the soul! We loved all the decorative touches and the donkey like other guests have mentioned. I was worried the cottage would be romantic but not practical, but I was wrong: the building is made for the landscape. its warm and cosy, the thatch means winter storms don't kept you awake, good parking, on a main road but set back so not noisy, lots of space for drying outdoor gear, a washing machine and dryer which you need in muddy December, walking distance to great pubs and a small shop for basics. A small but well equipped kitchen, decent wifi, enough sockets! The weather in december was spectacular: windy, rainy, sunny, rainbows, hail and sleet: all at the same time never mind the same day! The dramatic weather made the local landscape look incredible. Doey strand, doon fort, caves of mahera, Rosbeg beach and sheskinmore nature reserve were all stunning: we didn't go to slieve league really because windy weather but would be accessible in a day from cottage. I'd done my xmas shopping before we came but wished I hadn't when we visited lovely craft shops in ardara. Finally sandra is a warm welcoming and organised host: thanks a million and happy xmas to you and family.