Jocks Cottage was built in 1890 by my grandfather (Jock) whom was a stone mason back in the day. It's a working sheep farm standing on 90 acres of bog and grazing land.The farm is remote with mountain and pine forest views. The wild heather and flowers which grow during the spring summer and autumn months are breathtaking.. There are many lakes and rivers near by, which makes it an ideal location to get away from it all. Although remote it's only a 25 minute drive to the nearby major towns of Letterkenny and the twin towns Stranalor/Ballybofey The property has been lovingly renovated with oil central heating, but also has the orginal turf/log burning open fìre and the orginal "crane" still in place. The crane was used for hanging pots and kettles for the purpous of boiling water and cooking meals. The Kitchen / living room is in the rustic old style in keeping with the period, but I have installed a washer/dryer, a dish washer, an electric cooker with gas 4 ring hob. When restoring Jocks cottage I endeavored to maintain the history and character within the cottage by tastfully blending the old with the new. I hope you have a lovely vacation in Jocks Cottage.

Hi, my name is Noel. I was born in the capital of Ireland, Dublin. As a child I spent my summer and Christmas holidays with my family and grandparents here in Jocks cottage. I've fond memories playing with my siblings in the surrounding fields whilst my Uncles and Grandfather worked the sheep and land. In the evenings we would sit around the fire and my grandfather would tell us stories about our history and how life was "back in the day" Jocks cottage has been my second home and I'm delighted to have the opportunity to share my home and family history with my guests.

The surrounding area provides for those who like hill walking with beautiful scenic, well marked pathways. In the local village of Fintown, you will find, an R.C. Church and a local pub which serves excellent Guinness. You will also find the beautiful Loch Finn which has a recently restored a railway and steam engine running along the length of it. The Scrigh mountain (pronounced SCRIG) has stood over the Fintown village for millennia and is a beautiful sight to behold. Donegal has so many attractions to offer most are within an hour to hour and a half drive from Jocks cottage For example: Portnoo with its golden beaches and the awesome Atlantic Way Bundoran, famous for its surfing. Glenveigh National Park with Museum and Castle. Ards Friary and visitors centre, to mention just a few. You can always pay a visit to beautiful Dunloe and you might catch a glimpse of Daniel O'Donnell Irelands number one singer and son.