Glenbeg Tower, Timeless Woodland Hideaway
Nested in the midst of the 300 acre privately-owned Glenalla woodland
estate, Glenbeg Tower is a quirky octagonal dower house, perhaps eighteenth century in origin (though no one is quite sure), surrounded by native woodland, and with views to Lough Swilly in the distance. Perfect for a country week or weekend escape for family or friends. Exclusive access to extensive walking in surrounding woodlands and heather moors to climb for panoramic views across the Swilly, all without crossing a road. Glenbeg Tower has an octagonal double bedroom with a splendid outlook from the tower, and, on the middle floor, two twin-bedded rooms, a bathroom and an octagonal sitting room. The ground floor comprises an octagonal dining room, a spacious well-equipped kitchen and an additional sitting room, which has a TV and two new single beds in it. There is also a shower room on the ground floor. To reach the shower room from the downstairs sitting/bed room, one walks through the kitchen. Internet is good but not 100% reliable, and mobile phones work well.The sitting room opens onto a covered terrace overlooking the grounds.
There is a tennis court on the estate, shared with the family when they are resident in the main house (which is out of sight, 150 metres down the hill).
Ideally situated for a brief getaway or a much longer stay, available for short or longer term let – books, poems, and theses have been penned in the peaceful surrounds. Curl up for a read in front of the open fires (dining room and in the two sitting rooms), after exploring Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way with its beautiful local beaches, walking, horse riding, surfing, swimming, or trekking up Donegal’s mountains and tasting local artisan food and ale.
There are stunning walks in the private estate from the front door of the property. You can walk for 40 minutes and still be on the property. And the gardens are beautiful. The nearest shops are a 10 minute drive away (Lidl in Milford and general stores in Rathmelton and Rathmullan) and the nearest beaches, which are all beautifully sandy, are a 10 minute drive away. If you venture a bit further you can reach beaches within 25 minutes which are listed as some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. There are good local restaurants (booking essential in the holiday season) and also pubs all within 10-15 minute drives (Rathmelton and Rathmullan). Letterkenny is a larger town and has lots of shops (Tesco etc.) and that is 25 minutes from the house by car.
