'Ireland's
Most Northerly Point' OPEN ALL YEAR
Sandrock Holiday Hostel is a purpose built hostel situated above
the small fishing pier at Port Ronan with ever changing breathtaking
spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean [White Strand Bay], the
headlands of Inishowen and Fanad Peninsula's and the Highlands of
Donegal.
 Sandrock
Holiday Hostel is situated at ‘Ireland’s Most Northerly
Point’ in Malin Head Donegal above the small fishing pier
at Port Ronan. From within the hostel there are ever changing breathtaking
spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean [White Strand Bay], the
headlands of Inishowen and Fanad Peninsulas and the Highlands of
Donegal.. These ever changing seascapes and landscapes including
spectacular sunsets/sunrises at Malin Head are especially very popular
with photographers and artists.
The
hostel at Malin Head is at a premier scenic rural location, which
is a perfect base for touring, walking or cycling.
Descriptive circular routes in various languages are available at
the hostel.
These routes highlight the local points of interest and facilities
including:
where to collect semi-precious stones, places of historical interest;
where to buy or catch local fish including salmon [when in season]
lobsters, crabs, mussels and oysters which can all be cooked in
the hostel;
where to view dolphins, seals and whales; and
where to locate rare birds including the corncrakes , all sea birds
and various birds of prey.
 Malin
Head has also become extremely popular with divers interested in
the numerous wrecks submerged just off the coast because of the
unique good visibility underwater here. [Often referred to in diving
magazines] In very recent times they have located long lost wrecks.
Also more and more surfers are using Malin Head.
This
is an unhurried hassle free area, with a welcoming friendly community
with bars and shops that do not close until 1am. Bar food and restaurants
Other facilities at hostel include:
Cycle hire – at special rates for guests!
Musical instruments for loan to hostel guests
Nearby there is horse riding available and a unique Famine Farm
attraction. Eating out and socialising in bars is considerably cheaper
than in urban areas and local characters, many of whom are storytellers
and/or musicians, are just waiting to meet our guests.
In
common with other tourist hostels we provide quality budget holiday
accommodation. We can accommodate up to 20 guests in two comfortable
ensuite dormitories. Each dormitory has large bunk beds [duvets
and pillows are provided] two showers, two wash hand basins and
a toilet. There is an additional toilet, shower and wash hand basin
for persons with limited mobility.
The
cost is €10.00 to €12 pppn .
[ There is and additional charge of €1.50 for bed sheet hire,
if guests do not have their own sleeping bag or sheet.]
There is a double self-catering kitchen equipped with utensils,
hobs, microwave ovens, sinks etc and a solid fuel range with an
additional oven and cooking facilities. Utensils and instructions
are available for cooking locally caught fish [salmon when in season]
lobsters, crabs, mussels and oysters! There are spectacular views
available from a comfortable dining and lounge area, shared by all
guests.
A private car park and cycle shed is available for guests. Cycle
hire is also available - at hostel - at special rates for guests!
We are Tourist Board Approved and are members of IHH and IHO [Hostel
organisations]. We welcome any enquiries and will give advice on
other local accommodation [if ours is not suitable] and the daily
transport facilities to Malin Head from places like Dublin, Belfast,
Letterkenny and Derry.
Directions:
For more infomation including Bus connections from Dublin, Dublin
Airport, Belfast Airports, Galway, Sligo, Derry, etc please email
your request for details direct to us at Sandrock Holiday Hostel
Long
Distance Bus Services:
If coming direct to Sandrock Holiday Hostel from Dublin or Galway
get the DERRY bus'. Derry has local services to Inishowen
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