Welcome to Ballynasollus Cottage
Situated in the West of the Sperrin (a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB) in County Tyrone, Ballynasollus Cottage, is a self catering cottage with majestic views across the Glenelly valley. The cottage, originally built in 1871 in local red sandstone has now been fully restored to 4 STAR standard retaining all original features yet modernised to a 21st Century standard making your stay more comfortable. The cottage accommodation 2 double bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6 people.
Ballynasollus cottage is set in 130 acres of privately owned moor and grassland, with its own river and woods providing accessible walks in a uniquely tranquil setting. In addition the twelve Cycling Routes in the Sperrins are within a few miles with four of them literally on the doorstep (The Gold Cycle Route, The Sawel Cycle Route, The Strule Valley Cycle Route and The White Hare Cycle Route).
The cottage is CycleSafe and provides secure storage facilities for for bicycles.
During 2013 Derry/Londonderry ifs the UK city of culture and the cottage provides a handy base to visit the many events during the year.
Also during your stay, you may golf at one of many local clubs, fish for a salmon/trout in the Glenelly river or simply visit an interesting local attraction such as the Ulster American Folk park.
Also you may book a guide to go on several walks specialising in local Archeology, Geology or Ecology. Alternatively you can spend a day gold prospecting with a guide.
The County Tyrone villages of Plumbridge, Gortin, and Newtownstewart are all within 5 Miles of the cottage . The Market town of Strabane and the Donegal hinterland is only 8 miles away providing an accessible link to the Northwest Passage. The towns of Omagh and Letterkenny alongside the historic City of Derry are all within 20 miles, providing an abundance of shopping, restaurants, pubs and theatres to cater for all your needs.
Conveniently located Ballynasollus cottage is approx 1hr 10 mins from Belfast and 2 hrs 10 mins from Dublin by car with both cities providing international airports. Locally, the City of Derry airport is 24 Miles.