I’m still congratulating myself on finding this property! It really was perfect for what we wanted! I am a big fan of fancy hotels and exemplary service, but the hotel offerings in the area didn’t seem right – certainly not as ‘local’ and rustic as they should be. And then we stumbled upon this lovely spot – right on the banks of Lough Swilly, just 15minutes from Letterkenny. The property is owned by a renowned artist and we felt lucky to enjoy an evening with the hosts and see the gallery. Ramelton (also spelt Rathmelton but we think pronounced Ram-EL-ton) is a very pretty village and has a mini-supermarket that has everything you’ll need. It also has a sweet looking restaurant (The Bridge) and a few pubs.
Ramelton village
There are 2 properties available, a 2 bed cottage and a 1 bed apartment. Both have ample space and lovely views and feel like home – they are comfortable and have everything you will need. We stayed in the smaller of the two.
The Apartment at Old Fort Stewart
The situation is lovely – it faces easy and so sunshine from morning to night given the size of the grounds. There is adequate outside space and private parking for a car. The cottage is about 4 miles out of the village and so beside seagulls, birds and cows, the location is incredible peaceful.
It has everything you need – a well-stocked kitchen, comfortable lounge, seating indoors and out, incredibly luxurious bed and a large bathroom with a strong shower! Ample space too. There is also a great fireplace that we made the most of, and the views down across the garden to the lough are very fine indeed.
Home from home
A glass of wine in front of the fireplace?
The grounds are lovely too, very well cared for and with stunning views as well as a private stretch of shorefront and areas of decking that are perfect for a sun-downer.
View down the garden
We paid £250 for a 2 night break, worth every penny as far as we are both concerned.
Plenty to see in the local area – quite lovely indeed!
Gorgeous, looks like a perfect getaway for a low key but refined weekend….yes please 🙂
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Low key and refined – spot on!!
I just love that view down the garden, what an amazing landscape to look at every day when you wake up! This clearly was a perfect find for a weekend getaway (exactly the types of places we look for!!), very relaxing yet still with sufficient bells and whistles to make it a memorable trip.
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In a way I wish it was easier to find s/c places such as this, but actually – because they are so rare, it is still ok that it is time-consuming really!!
Let’s not forget the luxury of having a comfortable bed to sleep in. You never know what you are going to get with a hotel room but with a luxury home, you are more likely going to end up with a comfortable mattress, soft linen and a pillow that will send you to sleep in seconds.