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Tara's House Contemporary, luxury house, panoramic sea views, Wild Atlantic Way

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Kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Stroove, Donegal
  • Inishowen Head
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Magilligan Point
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tara's House Contemporary, luxury house, panoramic sea views, Wild Atlantic Way

SHORT STAYS AVAILABLE IN EARLY JULY

Tara's House is a contemporary, luxury holiday home with 4 bedrooms to sleep 8 people. It is set well back from the road protected by a large rock outcrop that ensures privacy. You can hear the waterfall at the top of the site from the garden. The house has spectacular sea views overlooking Lough Foyle and the Atlantic and there are large hardwood picture windows to make the most of the views from within, and a spacious patio to enjoy the views and sea air from the garden. The house is a 5-minute walk to a popular local pub, Michael Johns (open most evenings), and a 10-minute walk to a blue flag beach - Big White Bay. Tara's House is on the route of the Wild Atlantic Way and on path of the Inishowen Head walk, and it's a short walk away from Stroove lighthouse (next to the Blue Flag Beach). It is also on the route of the beautiful 'Inishowen 100' scenic drive. There is one very large open plan living area with windows/doors to 3 sides giving superb sea and countryside views. The house is fully equipped to a very high standard with all new furniture and fixtures and fittings. The house is approx. 3 km from Greencastle village and about 8km from the seaside town of Moville where are restaurants and cafes.

Activities in the area include sailing, shore walks, shopping, theatre and cinema in Derry or Letterkenny, summer festivals, sea angling, golfing (Greencastle, Ballyliffen and Redcastle), hill walking, scenic drives, Greencastle Maritime Museum, Guns of Dunree Military Museum, The Cairn Visitors Centre, Doagh Island Famine Village and Malin Head - Irelands most northerly point.

Visit us soon and explore the rugged unspoilt beauty of Inishowen, ' the undiscovered treasure of Ireland' for yourself.

Property manager

Kate Wilkinson

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
If you want to bring a pet please let us know.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation. If you cancel within 60 days arrival, we will make the house available. If we get a new booking we will give you a full refund
Pets are welcome if agreed with the owner - all pets must stay out of the bedrooms, off the sofas and must be cleaned up after in the garden.
If we have no guests arriving/departing, we are happy to accommodate early arrivals and later departures for no additional cost. Please ask u.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Greencastle

Located in Greencastle, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Downhill Palace and Bishops Gate are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium and Moorbrook trout fishery. Travelling with kids? Consider Waterworld and Barry's Amusements. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Stroove, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Inishowen Head - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kinnagoe Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Magilligan Point - 30 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Portstewart Strand - 87 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

  • Bellarena Station - 37 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Point Bar & Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Cosy Cottage - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Rest - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee Shop & Bistro - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Norris - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tara's House Contemporary, luxury house, panoramic sea views, Wild Atlantic Way pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tara's House Contemporary, luxury house, panoramic sea views, Wild Atlantic Way ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tara's House Contemporary, luxury house, panoramic sea views, Wild Atlantic Way ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tara's House Contemporary, luxury house, panoramic sea views, Wild Atlantic Way located?

This family-friendly Greencastle holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Inishowen Lighthouse, White Strand and Inishowen Head. Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium and Sweet Nellie's Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Beautiful property and location. Views were breathtaking. Everything as described - super comfy and clean we’d love to stay again sometime in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Home, Amazing Stay
Spent the weekend here, the house it absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. Host is amazing and so delightful to deal with. Highly recommend and already planning another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
Beautiful house and location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house extremely comfortable
We stayed for New Year the location is beautiful, the house is stunning. Spotlessly clean and really well equipped - a great stay and the owners communication was great - would definitely recommend ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K., Paisley, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view
We enjoyed our short stay here. Really loved sitting outside admiring the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eimhear T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tara’s House
Lovely house with everything we needed Great hosts House close to a beautiful beach Would totally recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LYNN F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great memories
Property was ideal for a family getaway, very safe for young children
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A chance to breathe
Fabulous views and lovely property. Everything you could think of in the kitchen. Beautiful cake and bottle of wine from owners on arrival, nice touch. Be aware there is no soap provided in the bathrooms for handwashing but the kitchen is so well equipped from dishwasher tablets to salt and vinegar for your chips, that buying some soap is not a big deal. Very private and relaxing four days.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

A wonderfully comfortable home away from home.
Kate and Gavin were fantastic hosts who were helpful and attentive. We very much enjoyed our stay in their beautiful home. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Leona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sun-wed stay
We loved the property. The view was amazing and the location is great for exploring the area. We stayed an extra night as the weather was so good and there was availability. The kitchen/house is well equipped. Some items a little worn. Extra touches like hand wash/toiletries would have been welcomed. The host was welcoming and communication was great before and during our stay. Would definitely return/recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donata G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a stay!
We all had such an amazing time here. The house was spectacular with breathtaking views. Clean, spacious and only a short distance from the beach which made it even better. Shops were only a 5 minute drive away and there was a decent selection of bars and cafes to choose from. A wonderfully finished property with everything you could possibly need. We were fully catered for and more. Kate made us feel very welcome from start to finish. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Barry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tara's House
Communication with the owner before our stay was very good and resulted in me saying that if the property was half as good as that we were in for a good stay. I can say that none of us were disappointed. Property was excellent and the views exceptional. Location was quite just what we wanted
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great getaway from it all spot
Excellent dog friendly property with nearby beach within walking distance. Online listing states a nearby bar and restaurant called the Drunken Duck at end of drive, yes it’s at the end of the drive BUT has been closed for approx 6 years So there’s nowhere in walking distance to eat. Only pub within walking distance is Michael Johns pub which is NOT dog friendly, if you take your dog you have to sit outside in the open smoking area. The ‘dog-issue’ aside, even if I’d wanted an Irish bar this was not it, can’t fault the Guinness but if it’s craic you want then the closest would be in Greencastle or Moville and you will need a taxi. Had we known the Drunken Duck had closed and that the only other pub didn’t allow dogs in we would not have booked. That aside the house itself is ideal, great en-suite rooms, plenty of room with a wonderful welcome pack of red wine and homemade biscuits and cake from Kate. The addition on checkout to pay for emptying the bins after paying for the stay might jar slightly for some customers but bins must be emptied.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, gorgeous view
Inishowen is a location that’s second to none. Beautiful view from the house. Cozy and could hold a good sized family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Excellent property, spacious and everything you need for your stay. Quiet area, amazing view, beautiful beaches and walking trails nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

VeeAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and great location
My children and I stayed in this gorgeous home while visiting Northern Ireland. The location was perfect for ferry use and visiting all the destinations we dreamed of. The owners were extremely thoughtful and went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a beautiful and restful part of the world.
A great house for a family in a very peaceful setting.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rytis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good hosts left an arrival gift
Nice view,lovely house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O., Chester, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Amazing
We had a lovely time, the house is beautiful, so spacious and what a view! Our stay was wonderful and the owners are great! We enjoyed the homemade lemon cake they left for us and the bottle of wine! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colm H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly lost for words our whole experience was wonderful the accommodation was 5 star
Property was really clean modern warm views breath taking location was perfect sites outta this world locals so friendly we can't wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Romeo V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view
Beautiful place highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We had the best time at this house! Stunning location and plenty of room for our family. There was everything that was needed especially with having a 5 month old baby. Cannot wait to come back! :)

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost perfect
So close to being a really first class place. The welcome was sweet even though we never actually got to meet Kate and Gavin personally. The views are stellar. Truly stunning and something we all enjoyed. The house is very roomy. It just needs a thorough cleaning inside and out and small things like detergent for the washing machine so that guests don't have to go find and purchase a box for one or two loads of laundry, easy access to the clothesline, towel hooks near the showers and at the least hand soap in the bathrooms... Minor adjustments would make a big difference for guests. We also weren't thrilled about having to pay extra to take the trash out behind the house. That seems a bit redundant after paying handsomely to stay there. We had an early flight in Belfast and having to do chores in the dark and the rain that we assumed we were already paying for made us raise an eyebrow. Thank goodness we didn't have to go searching for glass recycling in one of the villages also. Personally, when on holiday, we don't go looking for work, no matter how small the job. We are leaving our daily drudgery at home and paying handsomely for that small but very important luxury. And while not ideal, asking for the trash to be taken out isn't actually that unreasonable. Asking paying guests to pay for trash disposal is a whole other ballgame. It seems a shame that such a small thing made such a big impression. It wasn't the takeaway we had hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

suzanne k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Inishowen 4 trip
I had tried to book this house on 2 previous trips and it was booked out, so I was delighted when we managed to get it this trip and we were not disappointed! It is exactly as described and definitely the best house that we have rented in Inishowen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kate Wilkinson

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We built Tara's House in 2008 - a real labour of love and we are very proud of the house and we love to share this very special place with our guests. It was designed by an architect family member and we all survived to tell the tale! We have replanted a rose that used to grow at the original cottage on the site as a memento to the history of the site.

Why they chose this property

The site has the most amazing sea views and as the locals say 'it's feels different up here in Stroove'. It's a much longer story than that - which we'll tell you if you come and stay!

What makes this property unique

Tara's House is unique in so many ways, not least it's contemporary design - a refreshing change from the usual dormer bungalows you see across Ireland. It is safe, private and best of all has completely wonderful sea views.

Languages:

English, French