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The Fort:Panoramic Views Lough Foyle Private Gated Terrace/Wifi/Netflix/Baby

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View from outside kitchen
Early morning View of Lough Foyle from the kitchen (taken in the winter).
Lounge. Looking out to sea.
Kitchen
Master bedroom with amazing views. Fitted wardrobe and a large TV ( not shown)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Greencastle, Donegal
  • Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Inishowen Head
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Magilligan Point
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 with King size bed and TV

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Fort:Panoramic Views Lough Foyle Private Gated Terrace/Wifi/Netflix/Baby

This new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom (with Wifi, Netflix and baby equipment), waterfront apartment is situated in a luxury complex in Greencastle, Inishowen, known as the 'The Fort' built in the grounds of the historic Napoleonic Fort and Martello Tower.

The property can be accessed either via a lift from the car park level or via separate external stairs and separate external front door.

NOTE - discount of now 10 % for bookings of 7 days or more and 30% for bookings over 28 days. Relaxed cancellation policy.

The Fort is in a rural setting and stands on a cliff top overlooking Lough Foyle and is a short walk away from the famous Greencastle fishing village, golf course and Magilligan Ferry (15 minute crossing takes you to the North Coast of Northern Ireland - Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock etc).

The Inishowen coastline has some of the most picturesque landscapes in Ireland with many award winning golden beaches. Most of the peninsula has been designated a European special area of conservation helping to protect migrating birds and indigenous wildlife. The surrounding waters are renowned for their variety of fresh fish making Greencastle one of the busiest fishing ports in the country. Local amenities include golf (6 golf courses in the Inishowen area), sailing or water skiing on Lough Foyle, horse riding, fishing, walking, climbing and cycling. A 15 minute shuttle car ferry service to Magilligan Strand in Northern Ireland operates in the Summer.

The local village, a short walk away ( 6 minutes) is renowned for its restaurants featuring fresh fish and its lively pubs. There is a scenic shore walk to the village and golf course. Derry City Centre with its comprehensive shopping, and recreational facilities is accessible in approximately 25 minutes by car. There are also other retail outlets a similar drive away.

The Fort is steeped in historical significance and is located in a private road with several houses and two apartment buildings each comprising of 8 Apartments. Number 38 is in the second apartment complex situated at the end of the private road.

The interior of this stunning high end apartment was finished in 2014 (the last apartment to be completed). The finish is gold star with honeycombe sinquastone worktop and solid oak kitchen units.

There are three bedrooms, the master with en-suite shower room has a king size bed (firm mattress) and fitted wardrobes, the double bedroom with double bed and fitted mirrored wardrobes plus a third bedroom with two single beds and fitted mirrored wardrobes. There is a travel cot and high chair. The family bathroom with double sinks is located close to the latter bedrooms. Blackout curtains are fitted in all the bedrooms.

The terrace is furnished with table and chairs and you can sit outside the kitchen sipping your morning cup of tea and only the dolphins can see you. Loungers and beach chairs are provided in the apartment for your comfort.
The property has just been fitted with broadband so there is free WiFI and it also boasts Netflix.

We also have an apartment in the middle of Moville 8467875 and a house in France (Barfleur 30 mins from Cherbourg and 6 minute walk to the harbour) VRBO property no 11163394.

Property manager

Elaine Ruse
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Terrace has 6 ft padlocked 5555 gate at the side.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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 apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Binevenagh and Sweet Nellie's Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium and Moorbrook trout fishery. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Greencastle, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sweet Nellie's Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Inishowen Head - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kinnagoe Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Magilligan Point - 26 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Bellarena Station - 33 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Point Bar & Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Cosy Cottage - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Rest - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee Shop & Bistro - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Norris - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fort:Panoramic Views Lough Foyle Private Gated Terrace/Wifi/Netflix/Baby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fort:Panoramic Views Lough Foyle Private Gated Terrace/Wifi/Netflix/Baby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fort:Panoramic Views Lough Foyle Private Gated Terrace/Wifi/Netflix/Baby?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fort:Panoramic Views Lough Foyle Private Gated Terrace/Wifi/Netflix/Baby located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of National Fisheries College and Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium. Greencastle Golf Club and Sweet Nellie's Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location in Amazing Property

This place is beautiful and right on the water. Easy access to shore path and feels very safe. All the amenities you could need.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolf F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful with fantastic views

No. 38 got everything for a fantastic, relaxing holiday. All 5 of us enjoyed the stay. The changing Lough Foyle views were fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise with a fantastic view

We had an amazing stay at this property which had everything we needed. We were lucky with the weather and we’re able to use the massive terrace Everything you could need was in the property and you are able to walk to the little town A fantastic break
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet break

Fantastic location for a quiet break. Magnificent views from the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cath hayward

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Great spacious apartment with beautiful costal views from the patio . Spotted dolphins in the bay one evening. Stroove beach a very short drive away which was perfect for swimming and spotting seals! Would highly recommend the apartment and area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rae A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Wonderful, beautiful, quite get away. So much to see and do in this part of Ireland within 1 to 2 hrs or just enjoy view from terrace. Thank you for a lovely stay. Rae Lynn
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P., Bangor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Absolutely fantastic stay at this property! Great location and easy access to a beautiful walk and beach. Very secure. Host was fantastic and answered all my questions quickly and nothing was too much trouble! We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold T.

Very Nice living quarters! And, the owner provides exceptional service.

Great condo, friendly neighbors and fantastic location. Not many times does one get to rest in an old fort while in a new condo. Very interesting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Paradise Found in the heart of Donegal

It is rare that a location exceeds the online description and photos and I was thrilled that the Condo did just that. On top of the fabulous views, furnishings and amenities, I was so impressed with the attention to detail and the care offered by both the owner and property manager. I would definitely return and highly recommend this to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay and tour from in Donegal!

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

Communication with Elaine was flawless. Everything was explained and the property met our expectations and then some. We had a wonderful Holiday with family and we’re able to fulfill our mums wishes. Thank you, Elaine!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Beautiful Location.

It was very relaxing and we enjoyed our stay there. The condo was clean and well-outfitted. Just a point of reference : We rented a car in Dublin and could not drive it in Northern Ireland. Therefore a trip that we thought would be no more than 4 hours was over 8 since we had to swing way around the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

This is the best equipped apartment I’ve ever stayed in. So generous. The host has clearly thought about every single thing. Cooking was so easy as the kitchen equipment is brilliant. So we’ll equipped for kids with great cot and highchair. But mostly, this is probably the cleanest accommodation I’ve ever visited. Spotless. Will be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Holiday

We chose to go to Ireland in January to avoid the crowds and see the wonder of this island. This home, which has such a tremendous view served our needs perfectly. It is in a location that gave us a lot of privacy, but we were able to drive to many locations, both near and far away. We also needed something that would serve our needs for someone with mobility issues. Elaine was wonderful to communicate with and we had all the information that we needed for a successful stay thanks to Mark, who arrived when we did and showed us all the ins and outs of the home. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

peter f.

Just Book it you will not be disappointed!

A thoughtfully and tastefully furnished new apartment, built within a site of a Napoleonic fort, with breath taking views over Lough Foyle. The apartment is kept scrupulously clean and has all the equipment and more you need for a comfortable home from home experience. The location is secure and very peaceful (except for the lapping of the waves a couple of meters from your bedroom window!). A few minutes short walk along a private path takes you to the town center where you will find one of the best fish restaurants in the country. Regardless of the weather or season this is an ideal base to explore the bountiful natural history, rich history and culture of Donegal.

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., New York

Pictures don’t do it justice, magnificent inside & out!

Elaine was a pleasure to deal with. The apartment is very comfortable & well organized for guests. We had no trouble acomplishing tasks, thanks to her attention to detail. The kitchen is equipped with quality appliances & cookware. The views from the interior and balcony are spectacular at all times of the day. The historical significance of the Martello Fort & adjacent Northberg Castle provide a charismatic backdrop. We found everything we needed to cook healthy meals within a reasonable driving distance from the complex. We enjoyed our time here and would not hesitate to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benoit L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super hébergement avec vue splendide

Très bel appartement avec vue sur la mer. Très propre et bien équipé. Village de pêcheur à proximité. Je vous le conseille !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

david m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and apartment was beautiful. Highly recommended

Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noeleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spacious apartment in the most scenic location

Beautiful spacious apartment, fully equipped with three bedrooms, and two bathrooms,. Easy checkin and checkout. The perfect location for a family break . Close to the shore walk, Greencastle, Moville, Derry city and beyond.. Its actually difficult to remove yourself from looking at the dramatic scenery in front of you.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay .

Owner was amazing , and also the hosts were so great , couldnt have done eneough to make our stay go to plan and made the check in and check out so easy and suited our needs tremendously. THE VIEWS ARE STUNNING ..... Quiet , little picturesque place to stay , loads to do , beaches around here are fab ,,,, We had a fab family holiday and we will definitely be back ... Apartment so spacious, and there was everything here that u would need ,, all we had to do was show up , everything you could think of was at the Apartment ... Loved it . DEFO BE BACK Elaine, Morag & Mark great service. Paula
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan B., Leixlip

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Greencastle holiday

We found our stay in the fort apartments Greencastle fantastic. Apartment was beautiful with amazing views over lough foyle, the owner provided everything from deck chairs for the beach to coffee&tea and many other essential items you might require on holiday. The location of this property and Greencastle itself was perfect, we covered local parts of Donegal and Northern Ireland and there was so much to do for everyone, would definitely recommend this as a perfect place for all ages ,will definitely visit again plus weather was fantastic 10 out of 10. Siobhan &Dermot Battersby &family leixlip Co .kildare
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

daragh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had an amazing stay at the fort. Beautiful accommodation & perfectly situated for touring

Excellent experience would highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Marian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect apartment

We had a brilliant holiday. The Fort Apartment is beautiful, every aspect was perfect all our home comforts with the added bonus of a perfect view, so peaceful and relaxing. The location was also perfect, so close to beautiful beaches and walking distance to all local amenities. The apartment has electric gates with private parking and immaculate grounds, with key padded gates onto the costal walk that leads to Greencastle .Our adult kids loved the banana boating and water activities at Moville. We will definitely be returning to this fantastic apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quality holiday

We all greatly enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying there again. It was a quality experience Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort and Relaxation

I went with my wife and 2 kids 8 and 9. The apartment was a home away from home. The view from the balcony was paradise. The location is perfect for discovering the wonders of Donegal . We had a wonderful holiday thanks to this awesome apartment.

10/10 Excellent

Helen HARKNESS H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

38 The Fort

Beautiful property. lovely situation ,extremely well equipped

About the host

Hosted by Elaine Ruse

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We live and work in London, have day jobs and our joint hobby/ business is buying holiday homes in unusual locations and letting them out as holiday lets. It is not just financial, it gives us enormous pleasure when people have amazing relaxing holidays and then return another year. We try to provide for every eventuality in the apartment.

Why they chose this property

My husband was browsing the net and showed me a picture of the view from a similar property for sale in the Fort. The view of the Lough through the floor to ceiling windows with a ship passing by blew me away. I sat for 10 minutes just looking at the view and knew we had to buy 'that view'. We did.

What makes this property unique

We chose this particular apartment as it has a wrap around large secure private terrace overlooking Lough Foyle. Our apartment was finished in 2014 and my husband fished (he caught a number of fish!) from the rocks outside the apartment soon after completion with dolphins swimming around in front of him. I sat reading on the rocks. Heaven. Broadband has just been fitted so there is free WiFi.

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English

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