Inch View Cabin

15/01/2024

What a beautiful sunset at Inch View Cabin.
This is looking down over Inch Lake and part of Inch Island. The 8km walk around the lake is a must when visiting the area.

12/01/2024

All ready for our guests to check in 🥂 ☕ 🛀

11/01/2024

Some of our recent 5 🌟 reviews we've received from our lovely guests

08/01/2024

Donegal claimed its rightful place at the top of National Geographic Traveller magazine's "coolest places in the world" in 2017.

31/12/2023

Happy New Year from Inch View Cabin

22/12/2023

Gift Vouchers available Inch View Cabin

21/12/2023

A great review from our guests who recently stayed two nights in our cabin.

We are an airbnb SUPERHOST🌟 You can book to stay through airbnb or book directly through FB for best rates

20/12/2023

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If you’re visiting Glenveagh over the Christmas Holidays our opening hours are:

The National Park including the Castle Gardens are open throughout the holidays for you to come & explore.

Visitor Services (e.g. Visitor Centre & Castle etc.) are closed over the holidays & will reopen from 2nd January.

Our shuttle bus service will be operating on the 26th to 31st December, for 4 hours daily from 12noon until 4pm. Last bus from the castle is 3.45pm. This service will not be operating on the 1st January but full bus service resumes on 2nd January.

A Ranger will be present in the park over the holiday period.

The Glen bus will not be operating over this period from Sunday the 24th December, with full service recommencing on Saturday 6th January.

The Tearooms at the Castle are closed on Christmas Eve 24th & Christmas Day 25th. Open on Boxing Day 26th from 10am until 4pm. Open on New Year’s Eve from 10am until 2.30pm.

*It’s a 4km walk each way from the Carpark to the Castle, Gardens & Tearooms.

The Toilet Facilities will remain open at the carpark & castle area.

Happy Christmas from all at Glenveagh.

19/12/2023

December is now fully booked, however there is still availability in January.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our followers 🎄

18/12/2023

The 18th and 27th are our last two remaining dates in December.
PM to enquire or book.
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17/12/2023

Last minute cancellation for tonight
We're just 10mins from Derry

16/12/2023

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These are the last available dates left in December:
17th,18th, 21st & 27th
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15/12/2023

Why not surprise someone special with a Christmas Voucher @ Inch View Cabin

Some availability left in December for a last minute festive getaway. We're 10 mins from Derry for Christmas 🎄 shopping 🛍

12/12/2023

Christmas Vouchers available for staycation getaway Inch View Cabin

Our cabin is nestled on Scalp mountain, based in beautiful Inishowen Peninsula Donegal. Enjoy breathtaking lake and sea views from our cabin and enjoy star gazing in our covered hot tub. Private deckinh and stringlit pergola walkway. Fully functioning kitchen with coffee maker. Smart TV with Alexa.

Only 10mins from Derry and its medieval walls, museums and shops 🛍 few minutes from Wild Ireland and a short drive from award winning steakhouse

08/12/2023

Inch View Cabin is on Scalp Mountain, directly accross from this mystical Fort

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Grianán of Aileach | Co Donegal

Situated on a hilltop 800 feet above sea level, the Grianan of Aileach is a reconstructed stone fort that was originally built on an earthen rath (Co Donegal).

The origins of the Grianan of Aileach are dated back to 1700 B.C. It is linked to the Tuatha de Danann who invaded Ireland before the Celts and built stone forts on top of strategic hills. They worshipped Dagda (the Good God) and he too is associated with the origins of Aileach. It was he who ordered the building of a stone fort to act as a burial monument to his dead son.

The round fort has been rebuilt largely without mortar to remain close to the original building. The interior has three terraces and wooden structures were built against the terraces to provide accommodation. The stone fort or cashel was rebuilt in the 1870's. It is the centrepiece of the site, 75 feet in internal diameter with walls measuring over 16 feet in height and approximately 13 feet in thickness. The dry stonewalls contain two passages within them as well as terraces along their interior which would have allowed access to their summit.

The remains of the three earthen banks, which surround the cashel, are still visible in places. They are heather covered with possible ditches located in between. In the east northeast a gap in the banks indicates the location of an ancient road, which passed through them. The tumulus, located midway between the inner and middle bank in the southeast, is no longer visible due to the covering of heather. The well is located to the south of the cashel between the outer and middle bank. It is thought that St. Patrick visited the site in the 5th Century and baptised the local chieftain, Eoghan (from whom Inis Eoghan gets its name), here.

Two theories are put forward as to its function, whether it was a defensive or a ceremonial site. It was the royal site of the Northern UÌ Neill between the 5th and 12th Centuries A.D. According to the Annals of the Four Masters,Murtagh O'Brien, King of Munster, destroyed it in 1101 A.D.

08/12/2023

Beautiful Guildhall Square, Derry City, all lit up for Christmas 🎄

Derry is just a 10 minute drive from our cabin

07/12/2023

🌊 Unveil the mysteries of Fanad Lighthouse and its enigmatic shipwrecks.⚓Explore the captivating tales of HMS Saldanha & the SS Laurentic.

This blog explores the historic Fanad Lighthouse in County Donegal, highlighting its role following the tragic wreck of HMS Saldanha in 1811. It delves into the lighthouse@s construction, its maritime significance, and the enhancements made over the years. The blog also uncovers the story of the SS....

27/11/2023

Christmas Vouchers available 🎄 🎅 🧑‍🎄

24/11/2023

24/11/2023

💢Black Friday Sale 💢💥
Available this weekend. €150 for 2 nights stay Friday 24th-Sunday 26th November

18/11/2023

Our beautiful pergola walkway
Sets the scene for a romantic getaway 💕

16/11/2023

Derry City's Guildhall square and its intact medieval walls makes the perfect location for its annual Christmas market.

Derry is only a ten minute drive from Inch View Cabin. Great for Christmas shopping 🛍 and has plenty of events and activities on over the festive period 🎄 🎅 ❄️

Check out what's on here https://www.derryjournal.com/news/people/christmas-switch-on-markets-and-tree-festival-countdown-begins-in-derry-strabane-4398785

16/11/2023

Only 10minute drive from Inch View Cabin

The popular Buncrana Christmas Market is to be held this year in the picturesque location of Swan Park.

15/11/2023

🥂Christmas Day, Boxing Day &New Year's Eve 🍾 is currently booked however we still have availability over the Christmas period 🎄🎅

15/11/2023

‘The Emery Celtic Cross'
Killea overlooking Inishowen, County Donegal

This giant 100 meter long cross is now known as the 'Emery Celtic Cross' which is proudly named after its creator Liam Emery. Liam intelligently planted 2 different species of pine trees in the shape of this giant Celtic cross design in these woods.

The village of Killea is located not far from the River Foyle, which forms part of the border between Donegal and Derry. Passengers fortunate to fly into the City of Derry airport can look down at the particularly mystical sight - a giant Celtic cross made of thousands of trees. The best time to see the Emery Celtic Cross is around October when the contrast between the evergreen and golden-coloured trees reaches its maximum.

Photo credit: Gareth Wray Photography www.garethwray.com

Check out this cool video from Eye in the Sky.
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Lonely Planet Travel Guide names Donegal #4 in the Top10 Regions to Visit in 2024. Officially one of the top destinations in the world! www.discoverdonegal.ie

11/11/2023

Spreading a little bit of festive cheer at Inch View Cabin. 🎄

03/11/2023

🌟 Star gazing just got better at Inch View Cabin with our new addition! 🌟 🌙 🌠