Enjoy the rolling hills of Donegal, with the beautifully positioned Avalon House. Just a stone's throw from the heritage village of Glenties, affording you the peacefulness of the picturesque countryside, and yet the quiet bustle of village life, offering a choice of restaurants, and traditional Irish evenings in the local bars.
Mary Ita and Hugh Boyle Welcome you to Avalon House
An excellent base for touring the south west corner of County Donegal is the Avalon Guest House, a smart, modern bungalow where Mary Ita and Hugh Boyle welcome guests for bed and breakfast accommodation. Avalon has 4 comfortable guest rooms, (3doubles and 1 twin), three of which are en suite. Mary Ita prides herself in always preparing home baked food, and the added extras s such as home-baked bread, buns and cakes. There are menus for ceoliacs, (gluten free),and packed lunches are also available on request. Why not avail of this service, giving you flexibility and freedom to travel the valleys and hills of Donegal .
The Glenties area has plenty to keep visitors occupied. Golf, fishing and horse riding are all within easy reach and a 10-minute drive will bring you to a lovely golden sandy beach. Our Golf course at Portnoo comes internationally recommended.
GLENTIES.
The picturesque town of Glenties is a five-time winner of Ireland's tidy Towns competition. Located in the heart of the Donegal Highlands, at the meeting point of two glens on the northwest edge of the Blue Stack mountains. It is the largest centre and has the most populations in the Parish of Iniskeel.
Several famous people came from Glenties. Patrick McGill the Navvy Poet,came from the glen of Glenties, just a mile up the road from Avalon. The McGill Summer School is held in July every year. Here you can examilne his works and hear some very interesting discussions and debates.
Brian Friel's play "Dancing at Lughnasa" is based in Glenties and is written about his mothers family who hail from Glenties. TRADITIONAL MUSIC.
This part of Donegal has always been noted for its strong tradition of Irish Music. During the summer months there is plenty of music in the local bars, but of season you will hear the irish music in the Glen Tavern on Saturday night in the Highlands Hotel on Sunday evening.
If you want to experience Irish music at its best come to Glenties the first weekend in October for the 'Fiddlers Weekend'
When staying at 'Avalon' we hope to make your stay an enjoyable one, and if we can be of any assistance to you when planning your day, please do not hesitate to ask us for the local information.
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