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Corcreggan Mill Hostel

Corcreggan Mill Hostel is a unique and very popular hostel on the wild and wonderful North West Coast of Donegal, Ireland. Although set in a very private location 2 km south west of Dunfanaghy village amid breath-taking scenery, it is on the N.56 coast route serviced by a variety of local bus/coach operators.

Corcreggan Hostel Station and Kiln House

The area has an abundance of archaeological and environmental attractions. The property itself is set in a hollow which has been described as a pre-celtic ritual site and the energy centre for the North West of Ireland. There are numerous recorded archaeological sites within an 8 km radius. The Hostel is on the shore of New Lake, a protected wild-life sanctuary and is within easy reach of the wild unspoilt Tramore Beach and Horn Head Cliffs.

Brendan Rohan - Owner

The owner of the property is Brendan Rohan, who bought it in 1990 and started the Hostel in 1991. Since then it has gained great popularity as a magical, happy and peaceful retreat, a holiday home for mind, body and spirit. The Hostel is a member of the Independent Holiday Hostels (formerly known as Independent Hostel Owners) and is approved by Bord Fáilte, the Irish Tourist Board. It has attracted glowing reports and recommendations in Travel Guides such as Guide du Routard, Let's Go, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.

Facilities:

The Station House

The Station House comprises a 120 year old mahogany railway carriage which has been totally renovated to provide five private rooms. It is housed within a specially created 'railway station' with stone walls and old cast-iron pillars. At the rear is a common-room, dining room, kitchen and shower block, all built in a period style. All rooms have central heating.

Rates:

Carriage, Double room - €40 two people, €30 Euro one person per night
Carriage, Singles in a 4 bed compartment (bunk beds) - €15 Euro per person per night

The Stables have been renovated and converted to provide kitchen, dining and shower facilities for the campers, who camp on the lawn in front of the Mill Cottage, beside the Mill stream.

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Scenery and Activities

There is a wide variety of spectacular scenery within easy reach. Just across the road is New Lake, a protected wild-life sanctuary. To the west of New Lake is the remote and magical Tramore Strand, two miles of golden sandy beach with no roads or houses and very few people (footpath access only). At Dunfanaghy village is Killahoey Strand which has road access with a car park. Many hostellers make day trips to Glenveagh National Park, Dunlewy Lakeside Centre, Muckish Mountain, Errigal Mountain, the many beautiful sandy beaches, Horn Head's famous cliff walks and seabird colonies, Ards Friary and Forest Park and Tory Island with its world famous Primitive Art School. Walking along the old railway line from Creeslough to Falcarragh and as far west as Burtonport (passing through magnificent wild unspoilt countryside) is popular with distance walkers. Also close by is the Ulster Way.

Local Facilities

Sea fishing and sight-seeing trips from Portnablagh. Lake fishing, Golf, Pitch and Putt, Horse-riding at Dunfanaghy. Windsurfing/Canoeing and Rock Climbing at Marble Hill. Clay pigeon shooting at Milford. Surfing at local beaches. Lake and River angling on and around New Lake, Port Lake, Glen and Sessiagh. Ferries to Tory Island from Magheraroarty. Besides enjoying a quiet peaceful evening by the turf fire with no distractions from TV or radio, the other popular after-dinner activity is visiting the local Traditional Music Pubs (and there is one for every day of the week). Cheap minibus service available.

Practical Information

Our Hostel is approved by Bord Fáilte, The Irish Tourist Board, and is a member of the independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland.

Telephone: +353 74 36409
Fax: +353 74 35192
e-mail: hostel@corcreggan.com

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