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Rathmullen
Letterkenny
Co. Donegal |
 97KM to Carrickfinn Airport
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Description
The Fort Royal is a friendly; family-run; country house hotel which is renowned for its award winning cuisine; friendly staff; comfortable accommodation and a special home-from-home atmosphere. It is the perfect base from which to explore the fascinating county of Donegal.
Additional Features
There are standard and superior bedrooms available at the Fort Royal Hotel. All rooms have furnished to a level of comfort and taste as befitting a country house hotel and have private bathroom; TV; telephone; iron; hair dryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Sea views are available from all but three of the rooms. Guests can relax in the hotel's lounges and bar; all of which have log fires; antiques; fresh flowers and comfortable armchairs.
Area Description
The Fort Royal Hotel is just outside the village of Rathmullan on the shores of Lough Swilly in North Donegal. The hotel is situated in 18 privately owned acres of mature trees; gardens and lawns of which the front one leads right down to the beach. There are several good golf courses within a 20 km radius of the hotel including the parkland course at Letterkenny. Horse riding; fishing and sea angling are also available nearby.
Dining Facilities
The award winning hotel restaurant has a very good reputation for its fine cuisine. The table d'hote dinner menu changes daily; depending on seasonal ingredients; and fresh seafood is a speciality. An extensive wine list is available. Lunches and light meals are available in the hotel bar; or outside if the weather permits. "Full Irish Breakfast is included in our rate".
Local Attractions
Letterkenny is Donegal's largest town and also has one of the longest main streets in Ireland. St Eunan's Cathedral in the town has some fine Celtic-style stonework and vivid stained glass and the County Museum has informative displays on local history and archeology. Overlooking Lough Swilly; Grianan of Ailigh has stood proud since the 5th century BC. The circular stone structure is a fascinating example of pagan building and affords stunning panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. A short drive from the hotel is the wild but beautiful Glenveagh National Park. Covering 25;000 acres the park has stunning mountain scenery; dramatic valleys and cliffs. Within the park; Glenveagh Castle stands on the shore of Lake Veagh and visitors can have a guided tour of the castle and stroll through the formal gardens and wooded trails.
Location Description
The Royal Fort Hotel is in Rathmullen; County Donegal; Ireland. It is approximately 60 km from the airport at Derry and is within driving distance of Letterkenny and Donegal town.
Hotel Amenities
- TELEPHONE
- LOUNGE/BAR
- TV
- HAIR DRYER
- HANDICAP ROOMS
- COFFEE/TEA MAKER
- SECURED PARKING
- WAKE UP SERVICE
- PRIVATE BATH OR SHOWER
- IRONING BD/TROUSER PRES
- RESTAURANT
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